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Capital W x Ashurst: Women in Commercial Law

📅 Thursday 12 June 2025

⏰ 6:00–8:00pm

📍UNSW Kensington, Law Theatre G23

Capital W is proud to partner with Ashurst, a leading Big 6 commercial law firm, for an empowering evening of clerkship and career insights, candid conversation, and networking — all centered around the experiences of Women in Commercial Law.

This event sits at the intersection of business and law involving a panel discussion featuring Ashurst graduates and leaders from practice areas including M&A, Restructuring & Insolvency, Competition, Projects & Energy Transition, and more. Hear firsthand about their diverse career journeys from Big 4 firms to legal tech and the Equity Division and get valuable clerkship and graduate application tips along the way.

💬 Topics include:

  • Career pathways and industry insights

  • Finding your voice as a woman in law and business

  • Clerkship advice and graduate life at Ashurst

  • How authenticity, diversity, and lived experience shape success

🧳 Panellists:

  • Joanne Dean, Senior Manager, Early Careers

  • Law Graduates: Kayla Cook, Sylvia Mikha, Kasturi PK Kunalan & Michelle Lee

Plus: Q&A, catering, and open networking to close!

Whether you're exploring commercial law, applying for clerkships, or want to hear real stories from women shaping the legal industry — this event is for you. The event is open to all students so register now as there are limited spots available!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7uYA55tWKJgYQWBz7

Registrations Close 9 June 2025.

Please contact Elanah or Annabelle with any questions: capitalw.unsw@gmail.com.

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