Neither pioneer nor trailblazer seem entirely sufficient labels for former barrister and judge Jane Mathews AO who passed away on Saturday at age 78. In the public tributes that have flowed since news…
When a judge calls out a ‘very grave example of sexual harassment’
Fay Calderone and Veronica Lee As we digest the sobering results of the International Bar Association’s ‘Us Too?’ report which has our profession in Australia leading the pack in sexual harassment and…
A giant leap: Major Australian law firm takes on parental leave equality
Law firm Baker McKenzie are placing themselves ahead of the family-friendly curve with new changes to its parental leave policy. It has become the first law firm in Australia to announce gender-equal …
“Don’t let anything defeat you”: Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley
“Don’t let anything defeat you.” These were words of advice Her Excellency Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley AO QC shared earlier this month in an inspiring speech to an audience of s…
Why this ‘I am tired’ confession on the truth about professional life triggered a global reaction
In late October 2018, Anne-Marie Rice declared she was exhausted, while being recognised as the Leneen Ford AC Woman Lawyer of the Year, at the Women Lawyers Association of Queensland Annual Dinner. H…
Two kids before 30? Here’s what happened to my corporate law career
I broke the unwritten rule of corporate law firms and had kids quite early – before 30, and before making the coveted position of Senior Associate. And did my career go down the toilet? Actually…
Western Sydney Uni gets a new Dean of Law with Anna Cody appointed
Associate Professor Anna Cody has been appointed as the new Dean of Law at Western Sydney University, taking up the new role in April 2019. Cody’s the current director of Kingsford Legal Centre …
Good news! More women appointed partner in law firms. BUT parity still well off
Forty two per cent of new law firm partners in 2018 are female, according to a survey of firms by the Australian Financial Review that’s been published today. While the number is still a fair way off …
The depth of Australia’s “women-problem” revealed: It’s diabolical
Earlier today I spoke at a breakfast event hosted by the Law Society of NSW on the subject of sexual harassment in the law. The panel included human rights barrister Kate Eastman SC, Maurice Blackburn…
QLD Bar Association finally gets its first female president with Rebecca Treston QC
The Bar Association of Queensland has elected its first female president in its 115-year history, with Rebecca Treston QC to step into the role. Treston will lead the body representing the Bar practis…
