All lawyers need to connect with like-minded people where they can be inspired, challenged and encouraged in their professional and personal lives.
The Hon. Diana Bryant, Chief Justice, Family Court of Australia is opening the event.
Penny Williams, the Global Ambassador for Women and Girls and many other leaders are presenting and will be on hand to answer your questions and help you in your journey.
Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at the only national event specifically designed for women lawyers in a public world.
Program at a glance
- Women lawyers in a public world: Opening address by Justice of the High Court of AustraliaSurviving and thriving as a woman in the law: Attrition, retention and progression: A potent discussion panel exploring the lives of leading woman lawyers
- Trailblazing women and the law: Professor Kim Rubenstein’s magnum opus will be a real eye-opener
- The good, the bad and the ugly truths about social media: A discussion panel pulling apart the social media juggernaut
- Construction and resource management law: The Christchurch earthquake to the Queensland floods and everything in between - an insightful discussion panel
- Powerful bundling of intellectual property rights. Exploring ownership and authorship in a digital medium
- Female lawyers practising in rural, regional and remote communities: Fascinating insights presented by the author Trish Mundy
- International keynote address: A surprise speaker to inspire and encourage!
What delegates said about the Australian Women Lawyers 3rd National Conference
‘Excellent conference’
‘This has been the most amazing conference and has been something that I believe will have a huge impact on my ability to plan my career and home life in a very positive way.’
‘Well done…an inspirational event’
Who should attend?
All women lawyers: Principal, Managing Partner, Practice Manager, Partner, Senior Associate, Associate, Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Practitioner, General Counsel, Senior Lawyer, In-house Counsel, Attorney, Legal Counsel, Graduate, Articled Clerk, Junior Lawyer, Junior Practitioner, Lawyer, Solicitor, Paralegal. Government (all levels) Legal Officer, Solicitor, Legal/General Counsel, Legal Manager, Principal Solicitor/Lawyer, Manager – Legal Services.
The Hon. Robert French AC, Chief Justice, High Court of Australia is giving an address and The Hon. Justice Virginia Bell, Justice, High Court of Australia is also presenting.
No matter what area of law you are involved with you will take away valuable insights, meet new friends and get closer to achieving that elusive work/life balance.