The law evolves over time, and a lot of this change is being driven by talented female lawyers
For one of the Australian legal industry’s top women, female lawyers should “dream big.”
“Law is an exciting and fast-paced career and has taken me to roles in London, the Middle East, New Zealand and Australia. Be courageous and find an organisation that matches your values and purpose, and you will thrive,” said Kristy Redfern, GC at AIA Australia and one of Australasian Lawyer’s Elite Women for 2022.
The law evolves over time, and a lot of this change is being driven by talented female lawyers. The next generation is a strong focus of the legal profession today.
“As more women have entered the profession as young lawyers, we are seeing them progress into senior roles,” Lander & Rogers partner and Elite Woman Genevieve Dee pointed out. “I think firms are understanding the advantages that come with having diversity of thought through a better mix of leaders, both in terms of gender and culturally.”
Barrister and SA Women Lawyers Association President Marissa Mackie highlighted the role of proper mentorship in advancing her own legal career.
“I would not be where I am today as a barrister, president of the Women Lawyers Association of South Australia, and soon-to-be vice president of the Law Society without the mentoring, both formal and informal, that I have received throughout my career, and from the networks that I have formed along the way,” said the full-time single mother. “Seeing women who have battled the odds and worked tirelessly to demonstrate their worth encouraged me.”
Adds Quantum Law Group partner Justine Zhou, “You cannot instantly change anyone, but you can instantly be the change.”
Australasian Lawyer released its list of Elite Women for 2022 last week.
