Diverse Women in Law (DWL) aims to empower and support Diverse Women through all stages of their legal studies and career.
DWL provides meaningful structural enablers and awareness-raising initiatives that proactively enlists industry stakeholder engagement.
As one of the first not-for-profits of its kind, DWL is on a path to creating tangible change within the legal profession so that it reflects the incredibly diverse Australian society.
Read more about our Mission here.
Read our 2025 Annual Report!
Our 2025 Annual Report offers a comprehensive overview of DWL’s achievements and events over the past year.
Justice Yehia’s keynote speech | Championing Diverse Talent
Justice Dina Yehia SC delivered a powerful keynote address at our Industry Gap Panel Event on 12 August at Thomson Geer’s offices, sharing her experiences as a diverse woman in the legal profession. Her Honour highlighted how mentorship and support from those in positions of seniority can shape careers and leave a lasting impact. Her Honour also reminded us that, while much progress has been made, protecting and promoting inclusive policies is essential to fostering excellence in the legal profession.
Want to get involved?
Our 2026 Memberships open on 1 March 2026!
DWL relies on the efforts of members in working towards achieving structural change within the profession. In becoming a DWL member, you will have exclusive access to our events and initiatives and play an active role in furthering our mission.
Acknowledgement of Country
We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.
We support First Nations peoples’ Uluru Statement from the Heart and call on the Australian Parliament to make this a national priority.