women in law

Working at a law firm, Sarah Behenna was constantly overlooked for promotion as she worked flexibly and was not considered to be a “real player”.

The perpetual unmitigated acclaim that powerful men give each other ensures the systemic harassment and assault of young women in the profession continues.

Susan Kiefel is the first female to serve as the Chief Justice of the High Court. Would an inquiry into Dyson Heydon have occurred without her?

Former High Court Judge, Dyson Heydon, had been found by a High Court inquiry to have sexually harassed six female associates.

Leading human rights and public law expert Tessa van Duyn has been appointed to CEO and Practice Leader of Melbourne-based, values-driven law firm Moores. 

Female High Court judges are significantly more likely to be interrupted by lawyers than their male colleagues, a new study has found. 

Alison Deitz will be the first woman to lead global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia, after being named as its next managing partner.

Yet another employer has made the move to paid parental leave equality, with Allens announcing ALL new eligible parents will receive 18 weeks paid parental leave.

Former barrister and judge Jane Mathews AO passed away on Saturday at age 78 and is remembered as a compassionate and courageous trailblazer.

In a recent case between the principal of a law firm & a former employee, Judge Varga’s decision makes clear that sexual harassment won’t be tolerated.

Baker McKenzie has become the first law firm in Australia to announce gender-equal parental leave. 18 weeks paid leave will be available to all new parents.