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Women in the Business of Law Series
Date
15 September 2026
Time
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue
Justitia Lawyers and Consultants Level 5, 45 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000

Thinking about starting your own legal practice? Or on the pathway to Partner, Principal or Director — and building a practice within an established firm? VWL invites you to our ‘Women in the Business of Law – A Two-Part Networking Series’. The first session is hosted by our valued sponsor Justitia Lawyers and Consultants on Tuesday 15 September 2026.


Join us for an informal networking and information session with Justitia’s Co-founder Sarah Rey, Managing Partner Melissa Scadden and Partner Jess Toop, who will share their insights, success stories and lessons learned along the way in building and running a legal practice. The evening will be moderated by VWL’s Engagement Officer, Apurva Sharma.


Justitia Lawyers and Consultants, alongside Sarah Rey, Melissa Scadden and Jess Toop, have been recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2026 and Best Lawyers 2027 for workplace and employment law.


Tickets are limited. Further details for the second session will be advertised shortly.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Address: Justitia Lawyers and Consultants Level 5, 45 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Tickets: Free for VWL members
$15 for non members 

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