UNSW Law is proud to congratulate our young alumni who were recognised last month as some of the best upcoming talent in the Australian legal profession at the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards.
UNSW Law is proud to congratulate our young alumni who were recognised last month as some of the best upcoming talent in the Australian legal profession at the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards.
The Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 awards recognise young lawyers striving for professional excellence within their specific practice areas. The awards are open to lawyers across Australia working either in private practice or in-house who are under the age of 30 at the date on which the awards night is held. This year’s gala event was held at the Ivy Ballroom, Sydney on Friday, 23 June.
Eight UNSW Law alumni were among the nation’s best young lawyers nominated across six categories, with four alumni taking home awards on the night. Nominees were required to submit work from the past 12 months that demonstrated their leadership and contributions to the industry.
Two winners were chosen for each of the 15 categories, with winners selected by high-profile judges.
Congratulations again to our young alumni who are making a real impact so early on in their careers.
Photos from the evening can be viewed here.
UNSW Law winners and nominees for the 2017 30 Under 30 include:
Commercial
James Skelton - Swaab Attornerys [winner]
Yixin Gong - KWM [winner]
Amy Zhang - Harmers Workplace
Corporate Counsel
Lisa Ngyuen - AMEX Australia
Dispute Resolution:
Joshua Renfeld - G+T
Intellectual property:
James Skleton – Swaab Attorneys
Mergers and Acquisitions:
John Karantonis – Clayton Utz
Joanna Lawrence – Corrs Chambers Westgarth [winner]
Pro Bono:
Amy Zhang – Harmers Workplace Lawyers
Taxation:
Amanda Kazacos – King & Wood Mallesons
Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety:
Amy Zhang – Harmers Workplace Lawyers [winner]
Photo credit: Lawyers Weekly.