The finalists for the 2015 Australian In-house Lawyer Awards have been announced today and demonstrate the increasing influence of globalisation on the profession.
With a record number of nominations received this year, a common theme among many of the finalists is the high level of global engagement within their daily duties and management.
Many legal departments operating in Australia are now responsible for multiple-jurisdictions, with some award finalists (in both the categories for individual and team awards) managing the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Europe and beyond.
ACC Australia President Adrian Goss says it’s an exciting time for the Australian in-house legal profession, with many responding to the opportunities and challenges presented by the regional and international arena.
“It’s wonderful to see so many of the finalists, recognised for their excellence in the provision of legal services, thriving in a global environment,” said Mr Goss.
“Whether in government or corporate legal departments, each finalist has made a significant contribution to the profession and demonstrated excellence in an area of the legal profession that is constantly evolving.”
The winners will be announced at the Annual Awards Gala Dinner on 12 November at the Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast.
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For more information contact Siobhan Lyttle 0432 828 004 or Emma Langoulant 03 9248 5548.
2015 In-house Lawyer Awards Finalists:
Corporate Lawyer of the Year
•Sam Lennox, General Counsel, Cancer Council Queensland
•Carmel Mulhern, Group General Counsel, Telstra
•Michael Rowe, Head of Legal & Government Affairs, Metlife
Government Lawyer of the Year
•Leo Hardiman, Deputy General Counsel and National Group Leader, Australian Government Solicitor
•Kara Miller, Manager Legal & Governance, Sustainability Victoria
•Marian Moss, Assistant Secretary and Chief Lawyer, Indigenous Affairs, Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet
Legal Team of the Year – Small (1 – 9 lawyers)
•Cummins
•ResMed
•State Trustees Limited
•Staples Australia
Legal Team of the Year – Large (10+ lawyers)
•AECOM Australia and New Zealand
•NBN Co Limited
•Telstra Corporation Limited
Young Lawyer Achiever of the Year
•Gareth Hewson, Senior Legal Counsel, Toll Holdings
•Chian Kee, acting Head of Legal – Retail and New Energy, AGL Energy Limited
•Lauren Miller, Assistant General Counsel, Carnival Australia
•Verity White, Legal Counsel, M2 Group
Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
•AECOM Australia and New Zealand
•Westpac Banking Corporation
About ACC Australia (ACLA)
On 1 July 2015, ACLA joined the Association of Corporate Counsel – the world’s largest association for in-house counsel, and launched a new brand identity as ACC Australia. With a global network of more than 40,000 in-house counsel employed by over 10,000 organisations in 85 countries – ACC Australia is proud to represent the interests of lawyers working for corporations and government in Australia. As a membership association, ACC Australia provides support, tools and resources for in-house lawyers, and plays an important role advocating on matters of interest to the in-house profession. More information: acla.acc.com
About the Australian In-house Lawyer Awards
These prestigious awards recognise excellence in the provision of legal services and the contribution made by in-house lawyers whether in government or business legal departments. The awards are judged by in-house lawyers, those short-listed and the winners have the honour of being recognised by peers as excelling in their field. The awards are open to all individuals and team leaders with legal qualifications who are employed by corporate, government or semi-government bodies, including statutory corporations in Australia. More information: acla.acc.com/about/in-house-lawyer-awards
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