The WIRV Advocacy Sub-Committee would like to thank Annabelle Ballard at the Victorian Bar for presenting at our Career Progression Boardroom Lunch on 18 September 2025. Annabelle generously shared her insights into her unique pathway to the Bar, her experience as a junior barrister and the challenges and excitement that being a barrister brings, along with details about her new role as an Associate Teaching Fellow at Deakin University. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions about her career and…

Each year, the Networking Sub-Committee holds events exclusively for WIRV members to catch up, network, and discuss the year that was and challenges to come. This is a free, members-only event. Attendees have a choice of 1x non-alcoholic beverage per person. The sessions will be held between 8 and 23 October 2025 at either 8AM or 12PM at Rustica’s Queen Street or Rialto locations in Melbourne’s CBD. Each session will be hosted by a member of the WIRV Networking Sub-Committee…

The WIRV Professional Development sub-committee would like to extend our thanks to those who attended the evening professional development briefing on 19 November 2025 presented by WIRV Gold Partner Clover Risk Funding and kindly hosted at Gadens. We are grateful to our presenters – Stephen Humphries, Lisa Brentnall and Brooke Darlington of Clover Risk Funding.  for their insights and feedback on the requirements for a successful litigation funding application. A copy of the presentation slides can be accessed here. We…

On Thursday, 20 November 2025, WIRV held its 2025 Music Bingo, hosted by Question One, at Bells Hotel in South Melbourne. It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout for an evening filled with great music, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. We appreciate everyone who joined us, enjoyed the delicious BBQ, and helped make the night so enjoyable.

Thank you to those who attended the briefing on 17 December 2025, featuring a presentation from the fabulous Fiona Demark and kindly hosted by KHQ Lawyers. You know it is going to be a great start to a briefing session when there is a bit of physical activity involved to do the Hokey Pokey! The evening featured great insights, learnings and takeaways from Fiona and all of our attendees. It was a great way to finish off our 2025 event…

The Professional Development Subcommittee extends its sincere thanks to WIRV Silver Partner Pickles for delivering an insightful lunchtime briefing on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. Presenters Helen Sklavos and Josh Bradbury shared their practical insights and real-world examples about informed asset strategies applying to the insolvency and restructuring industry. Their clear guidance, strategic considerations, and best-practice approaches provided valuable tools to support informed decision-making in complex matters. The practical examples shared by Helen and Josh resonated strongly with attendees, prompting plenty…