International Women’s Day is a powerful celebration of leadership, progress and the collective impact of women across our profession and beyond. This year’s theme, Balance the Scales, led by UN Women Australia, calls on all of us to champion action, strengthen collaboration and continue building a more equitable future.
Across the legal sector, meaningful momentum is underway. Survivor-centred approaches are strengthening justice systems, marginalised voices are being amplified, and organisations are embracing structural change with renewed purpose. This progress reflects a profession that is evolving with intention, guided by leaders committed to lasting and measurable impact.
In this edition, we celebrate four exceptional women, Amanda Little, Antonia Tahhan, Charlie Pollock, and Danielle Manion, whose leadership and dedication are driving positive change across the legal profession. Their work demonstrates that balancing the scales is not only a shared responsibility, it is a movement gaining strength every day.
Amanda Little, Principal Solicitor of ALA Law, reflects on the International Women’s Day 2026 theme ‘Balance the Scales’ through the lens of family law, highlighting profound impact women have in restoring fairness, protecting vulnerable parties, and navigating complex power imbalances. In this piece, Amanda explores how female practitioners are reshaping both client outcomes and workplace culture through a values-driven approach which protects dignity, empowers clients, and creates lasting social change.
Becoming a mother has reshaped the perspective, priorities, and professional identity of Antonia Tahhan, a highly accomplished Senior Associate.
Charlie Pollock’s personal experiences were pivotal in shaping her decision to pursue law, and her career underscores the importance of maintaining humanity in legal practice.
Estate planning is no longer just about preparing for the end of life, it’s about autonomy, protection, healthcare, and ensuring stability across generations.
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| Ready-Set-Go AML/CTF Roadshow | Live - numerous dates | 2.5 |
| Improving client outcomes in wills & estates matters | Live 17/03 | 0.5 |
| Optimising due diligence in family law practice | On Demand | 1 |
| Human law in a digital age: Modernising family & estates practice | On Demand | 0.5 |
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