WA Legal Innovation of the Year

WA Legal Innovation of the Year

WA Legal Innovation of the Year Award

Awarded to a legal team that has pioneered an innovative practice, technology, or model of service delivery in the legal sector during 2024/25 that is redefining how law is practised and how services are delivered.

The scope of this category could encompass a range of initiatives, including wellbeing programs, working arrangements, technological innovations and others. It can apply to any individual, team or firm in in the legal sector including those who are not lawyers.

Nominees are not required to be members of the Law Society, but they must give their consent to being nominated and must be practising in Western Australia.

The WA Legal Innovation of the Year Award is now open for nominations and closes at 5pm on Monday, 18 August 2025.

Award criteria

The award will be judged on three criteria as follows: 

  • Innovation: Development or implementation of new tools, models, or services in legal practice.
  • Problem solving: Addressing critical issues relating to access, efficiency, or client experience. 
  • Disruption with integrity: Positive disruption aligning with legal ethics and social good. 

Judging panel

  • The Hon Dr Andrew Lu AMHonours Committee member, The Law Society of Western Australia
  • Angie Gimisis: Junior Vice President, The Law Society of Western Australia
  • Nick Stamatiou: CEO and Managing Director, Radian Global
  • Kate Offer: Associate Professor (Adjunct), Law School, UWA 

Important dates

  • Nominations open on Friday, 11 July 2025.
  • Nominations close at COB on Monday, 18 August 2025.
  • Unfortunately late submissions cannot be accepted.
  • Award winners will be announced at the Law Society’s 2025 Gala Awards Evening on Friday, 7 November 2025. Click here for more information.

Further information

Contact Member Services on (08) 9324 8692 or email membership@lawsocietywa.asn.au.

Previous Award recipients

WA Legal Innovation of the Year

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