Happy Lawyer Profiles

From keeping her 'head down and her mouth shut' to standing up as an advocate for lawyer wellbeing and diversity in the legal profession, Aneka's journey has been transformative. Being a hard worker never goes out of style, but setting good boundaries is crucial for a sustainable career and a fulfilling life.

Over 30 years in the legal profession, Jo-Anne has collected a variety of experiences through time spent in different jobs. These years were not wasted, as each new opportunity she took that ended up not being right for her brought her closer to finding her “sweet spot”.

Most people may agree that the law, or dramatizations of it, make for great TV. Although law students develop an awareness of how law makes the world work, many lawyers do not experience law from various perspectives to get a fuller picture of how our legal system underpins just about everything in our society.

Law was “sold” as a very linear career to Charlotte. She knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue this line of work but getting to where she is now was full of unexpected turns. Charlotte did not expect to be working in a boutique litigation firm.

Julian’s career deviated from tradition as soon as he decided to pursue law. Like his sibling and father, Julian was set to follow his family legacy of attending medical school. While he completed an undergrad in sciences and almost decided to pursue a graduate program doing scientific research in bio sciences, Julian drifted from the path set for him.

On the surface, Clare Jennings’ work as a Crown Counsel may seem average. What’s not average is the unique kind of training she's had for her work, and the fulfillment she finds in her equally unique life outside of work.