Australian
Women Lawyers
2027 National Conference
Join Australian Women Lawyers in Melbourne for two days of ideas, connection and conversation across the Australian legal profession.
Stand with AWL at our 30th anniversary
2027 National Conference
Sponsorship opportunities are now open for the Australian Women Lawyers 2027 National Conference. Partner with Australia's premier gathering for women in the legal profession.
WHEN
Friday 30 April – Saturday 1 May 2027
CONFERENCE
Metropolis · Southbank
Gala Dinner
Friday 30 April · Nearby venue to be announced
WHY SPONSOR?
From Trailblazers to Tomorrow's Makers
The 2027 National Conference marks 30 years since Australian Women Lawyers was founded. It is a milestone gathering that honours the women who shaped the profession and celebrates the next generation of leaders.
Sponsorship directly funds the quality of the program, supports conference places for law students and community legal practitioners who could not otherwise attend and contributes to AWL's national advocacy for gender equality in the law. Your organisation isn't simply buying visibility. You're investing in the advancement of women in law.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?
Partner with AWL at our 30th anniversary National Conference
AWL 2027 at a glance
200+
DELEGATES EXPECTED
29,000+
SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS
8+
CPD POINTS AVAILABLE
ALL
AUS STATES & TERRITORIES REPRESENTED
Who you'll reach
A national audience of legal leaders
Delegates span the full profession, from law students to senior counsel and the judiciary. They come from private practice, government, in-house teams, the bar, community legal centres and academia.
These are professionals who make purchasing decisions across legal technology, professional development, insurance, recruitment, financial planning, publishing, wellbeing and practice management.
Your brand exposure starts from signing, with a website listing within 30 days and acknowledgement across AWL's social channels and member communications.
Metropolis Events
A contemporary Southbank conference venue with expansive windows, flexible event spaces and sweeping views across Melbourne.
NGV · Gandel Hall
An unforgettable gala setting within the National Gallery of Victoria, beneath Leonard French's celebrated stained-glass ceiling.
HOW TO APPLY
How to become a sponsor
With the conference at Southbank and the Gala Dinner nearby, AWL 2027 places delegates within Melbourne's arts, dining and river precinct.
Southbank
Conference setting overlooking the city and Yarra River.
Arts Precinct
A landmark Melbourne setting for the Friday night Gala Dinner.
30 April
Conference Day One and AWL Gala Dinner.
1 May
Conference Day Two at Metropolis Events.
MORE TO COME
The AWL 2027 program is taking shape.
Further conference information will be released as planning progresses.
Save the dates now and check back for announcements.
Be a part of the story
Organisations that stand with AWL at this milestone will be remembered as part of three decades of progress. Talk to our Conference Co-chairs, Renée Bianchi and Sophie Lefebvre.
SAVE THE DATE
Melbourne
30 April – 1 May 2027
Australian Women Lawyers 2027 National Conference