Allygroup proudly sponsored and facilitated the Women in the House and Association of Corporate Counsel event on Thursday 5 March at the Cultural Centre Kambri, ANU. The panel discussed “Knowing what you are worth and how to ask for what you deserve”.

• Why is it that women outnumber men in legal roles in the early career stage, yet men outnumber women in the executive ranks?

• What methods of benchmarking exist to help you develop a clear sense of your personal point of difference and professional worth?

• What are the best ways to establish a reputation as valued talent so that you will avoid being leap-frogged by your peers?

The panel of speakers included:

• Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson – Judge at the ACT Supreme Court

• Amy Kilpatrick – Senior Legal Adviser, Office of Gordon Ramsay MLA, Member for Ginninderra, Attorney-General

• Sara Wedgwood – Corporate Counsel at Fujitsu Australia Limited

• Sue Bird – Chief Operating Officer at Australian Federal Police

• Facilitated by Joanne Rees – CEO of Allygroup

The panel provided and encouraged sharing of experience and tips on what to do (and not do!) to attain the recognition and income you deserve.