"Legal profession adopts targets to help erode gender bias
by Sue Gilchrist and Courtney Robertson and Larissa Andelman
Women make up the majority of the legal profession and for the past 20 years have been consistently entering it at a higher rate than men.
"The need for bystander provisions
The standard you walk past is the standard you accept. Law firms need bystander provisions to not only help combat instances of sexual harassment and bullying, but also to better … Read Full Story
"Renumeration Debate
On 18 June 2019, WLANSW held a debate at Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) on whether remuneration in the legal profession should remain secret or whether there should be transparency. The … Read Full Story
"It’s time for leaders – not victims – to stamp out sexual harassment in workplaces
What if, as a society, we didn’t rely on the victims of sexual harassment to change the system? What if we change the paradigm to put the responsibility on those … Read Full Story
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Chair of our Newcastle WLANSW Chapter, Catherine Henry’s interview. From Tuesday March 05,2019 NEWCASTLE HERALD Gender equality is necessary, says Newcastle lawyer Catherine Henry on the eve of International Women’s … Read Full Story
"What is sexual harassment according to law?
Sexual harassment dominated headlines throughout 2018. But do most people know what the term means, according to law? This video explains the legal definition under Australian law. What is sexual … Read Full Story
"Bystander policies and their importance in combating sexual harassment and bullying
Eliminating poor behaviour in the workplace is everybody’s responsibility, and the onus cannot simply fall to the victim of said behaviour, say two presidents of women lawyer associations. Cultural change … Read Full Story
"Review of consent laws in relation to sexual assault offences
Preliminary Submissions to NSW Law Reform Commission – review of consent laws in relation to sexual assault offences We have carefully reviewed the decision of Lazarus v R [2017] NSWCCA … Read Full Story
"Holly Lam, President WLANSW – Awards Dinner opening address
‘I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do’. We are here tonight to celebrate those … Read Full Story
"GENDER EQUITABLE BRIEFING POLICY
What Is It And What Does It Mean For My Practice? In June 2016, the Law Council of Australia adopted the Equitable Briefing Policy[1]. Law firms, government, companies, individual barristers … Read Full Story
"HOW AND WHY TO ENTER THE CONTRACT LAWYER MARKET
Contract lawyers serve many purposes in the legal field, particularly in affording flexibility for a law firm that requires more lawyers in a particular field than they employ. Most often, … Read Full Story
"Women and Wellness
Thank you for the opportunity to have presented to you at The Newcastle Club for WLANSW. As a mother and business owner it is certainly an interesting combination at times the … Read Full Story
"Dispelling the work life balance myth
In September this year I was asked to speak on the elusive topic of ‘work-life balance’ at the Women Lawyers Association Newcastle. As a Performance Coach with a strong background … Read Full Story
"GENDER EQUITABLE BRIEFING POLICY
What Is It And What Does It Mean For My Practice? In June 2016, the Law Council of Australia adopted the Equitable Briefing Policy [1]. Law firms, government, companies, individual barristers … Read Full Story
"Career Intentions Pave the Way for Career and Diversity Initiatives
The Women Lawyers’ Association of NSW (WLANSW) Career Intentions Survey is the first study in Australia with the capacity to measure and address the effectiveness of initiatives targeting diversity, retention … Read Full Story
"We talk to Fay Calderone of Matthews Fobigg Lawyers, winner of the “Highly Commended” Special Judging Panel’s Award in 2013
We talk to one of our past award winners about her career. Fay acts for employers in a wide range of industries and relishes the variety that comes from specialising in workplace … Read Full Story
"Nominate an Outstanding Woman Lawyer for the 2015 NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards
Nominations for the 2015 NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards are presently open until 30 June 2015. The Awards were launched as an ongoing initiative of WLANSW in 2007, having been … Read Full Story
"A Different View of Success
I love to visit historic places and hear the stories of people who lived and died there over the centuries. Every time I do this, it strikes me what a … Read Full Story
"How To Negotiate A Pay Rise
Salary Negotiations For many in the profession, annual performance review time can be the most daunting and stressful part of the employment calendar. Excluding promotions, it is the one chance … Read Full Story
"Australia propels supplier diversity to a new level
In most countries where policy and strategy on diversity and inclusion in the sphere of employment is common practice it has been accompanied for some time by the implementation of … Read Full Story
"Did you know that a pot plant helps your productivity?
Where we work and what it feels like has a measurable impact on our mood, job satisfaction – and ability to think well. A Scientific American Mind article (http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=building-around-the-mind&sc=WR_20090428) some … Read Full Story
"What if you had to wait 4 more years to retire?
How much do super fund fees affect retirement income? The short answer: A lot. Most investors could be losing 4 to 7 years of their retirement income to fees, according … Read Full Story
"Let’s have a conversation about success
It seems that all around me at the moment, people are rethinking their assumptions about success. Is it making a certain amount of money? Holding a certain level of seniority? … Read Full Story
"“Let it go” at Hive
Have you ever wondered why the song ‘Let it go’ from the Disney film Frozen resonates with many women? Is the idea of releasing our power appealing (even when there … Read Full Story
"Have You Been Seduced By The IKEA Effect?
Do you tend to overvalue your own work? Or do you in fact think it is worse than it really is? These questions are examined in an excellent TED talk … Read Full Story
"Talented female lawyers in Australia are leaving the profession – It’s the profession that needs to change
The legal profession in Australia, like its counterparts in other advanced jurisdictions, is facing a period of disruption and radical change. Unlike many businesses and other professions the legal profession … Read Full Story
"Department: Marketing Yourself. Budget: Unlimited
“Sell myself”. “Indulge in shameless self-promotion”. “Push for what I want”. “Be aggressive about going after what I want”. “Climb the corporate ladder”. These phrases are just a sample of … Read Full Story
"Sometimes, you need to reverse before you can move forward…
Do you have any “stale” challenges hanging around at your office? You know the kind, things like how can we ‘build stronger client relationships’ or ‘break down silos between practice … Read Full Story
"Why technology only gets us halfway to flexible work
Recently a client called me to say that the emails she was sending had bounced back. We tried a couple of times but still nothing came through and I wondered … Read Full Story
"It’s not how much you earn that matters
For most of us, our income is our measure of wealth. Each salary increase is another notch up in our feeling of wealth – and our confidence that we’re getting … Read Full Story
"It’s NOT nice to meet you!
The room is filled with partners, prospects, and clients, and before you know it you are two metres in the door, someone yanks your name tag, proceeds to read it … Read Full Story
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