Construct Law Group has been shortlisted for the Women in Law Awards 2024.
Construct Law Group has been named as a finalist in the Women in Law Awards for Boutique Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
The Women in Law Awards is the benchmark for excellence, recognising the best and brightest women across the Australian legal industry. This prestigious national awards program presents an exceptional opportunity for leading women to showcase their achievements, attract more clients and propel their careers, on top of receiving the recognition they deserve.
The finalist list, which was announced on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, features over 264 high-achieving professionals and businesses across 28 submission-based categories.
Securing a place as a finalist is widely recognised as a remarkable achievement in the legal industry. It signifies the unwavering determination and commitment of individuals, teams and firms playing a pivotal role in propelling the industry forward.
Winners will be announced at a black-tie gala at the Crown, Melbourne on Thursday, 14 November 2024.
Lawyers Weekly editor Jerome Doraisamy extended his congratulations to all finalists.
“It’s an honour for us to host this annual celebration of the outstanding work being undertaken by female legal professionals across the country,” he said.
“While there remains a long way to go in addressing ingrained gender gaps, particularly on pay, there is also much to celebrate about progress being made. This event is one of those moments for celebration.”
“Congratulations to all of the finalists, and we look forward to seeing you on the night,” he said.
Aleisha MacKenzie, Legal Practice Director and Founder of Construct Law Group, said she was incredibly proud of the firm to being recognised and to be named as a finalist in the Women in Law Awards 2024 in this category.
Aleisha, says, “A career in law is both deeply rewarding and challenging, especially for women who have historically encountered many obstacles. To be recognised alongside other finalists who are committed to fostering safe, inclusive, and diverse workplaces, and supporting the retention of women in the legal field, is a true honour.”
As a female lead and founded law firm, since its inception 10 years ago, having a diverse and inclusive culture has been central to the firms values.
Aleisha says: “When I founded Construct Law Group 10 years ago, I was a mother of 3-year-old twin girls and 3 school aged step-children. Being able to work flexibly while provide high quality legal services to our clients in a professional and ethical way were high priorities to me. With the support of my husband and family, I was able to build a firm where we were able to do just that, provide exceptional legal services to the construction industry while also being present in our children’s life. For the majority of this journey, I have had the pleasure of working with 3 other incredible working mums (Kirsty, Crystal and Leonie) along with Craig (my husband), who have equally championed flexible work practices and diversity.
I am so proud of this recognition for our team. While there is always more that can be done, knowing that our small workplace has contributed to the retention of women in law is both a honour and a highlight of my career.”
