The 26th Annual Footy Finals After Party was held at Echostate, Crown Melbourne following the Luncheon. We hope you all enjoyed both the Luncheon and After Party!

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday and contributed to the insightful discussion lead by Judicial Registrar Kim Woronczak of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Special thanks also to FCW Lawyers, for kindly hosting the event. WIRV’s Career Progression Boardroom Lunch series is aimed at our members to provide them with an opportunity to hear career stories of other women in the industry and to ask any questions that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to ask. Keep an…

Thank you to those who attended WIRV's Music Bingo – Halloween edition held on Thursday, 31 October at The Yorkshire Stingo Hotel. Congratulations to the lucky winners!  

Thank you to everyone who attended the Lunch time briefing, whether in person or online, to hear from Katherine Payne, Partner, and David Markham, Special Counsel, of Hall & Wilcox. The presentation discussed the Godfreys Group administration, particularly in relation to managing personal liability and consumer claims. Special thanks also to Hall & Wilcox, for kindly hosting the event.

WIRV thanks Jennifer for her time and for coming to speak our members in respect of her early experiences as a solicitor, before moving into the public sector at ASIC. Jennifer provided some valuable tips for practitioners, including saying yes to opportunities as they arise, recognising the importance of building a supportive community around you, and always ensuring others know and understand your future professional ambitions. The lunch was enjoyed by all those who attended, and WIRV extends its further…

Thank you to Principal David Coyne of BRI Ferrier and Graeme Scott, Partner, and Alice Rudaya, Senior Associate, of Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, for their lunchtime briefing presentation on a recent application they made under section 444GA to effect a transfer of shares under a Voluntary Administration/Deed of Company Arrangement. The presentation was hosted at the LIV, Level 13/140 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Thank you again to Michael Lhuede, Partner, and Travis Shueard, Senior Associate, of Piper Alderman, for kindly hosting a breakfast briefing with a presentation on the intersection of intellectual property and corporate insolvency held on Tuesday 29 April 2025. Our speakers come together from their respective insolvency and intellectual property teams for this unique breakfast briefing that is not to be missed! The presentation was held in person at Piper Alderman, Level 23, 459 Collins St, Melbourne, and online.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Silver Partner Mixer, featuring our WIRV Silver Partners BlueRock Law, Macpherson Kelley and Hunt & Hunt Lawyers. A night of networking, beverages and canapes was held at Garden State Hotel, 101 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000.