Family law is technical, emotional and deeply human. Every day, practitioners across Australia guide people through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives.
The Inside Family Law Awards recognise the lawyers, firms, barristers, mediators, experts and support teams whose work deserves to be seen.
The awards grew out of the Inside Family Law book, podcast and interview series, which have always been about candid conversations from the coalface of family law.
They continue that same work by creating a platform for the profession to hear from itself. A nominee shares a story. Someone watches. Someone reflects. A conversation starts. Ideas travel. The profession learns.
Through nominations, finalist stories and short videos, the awards shine a light on client care, social justice, mentoring, wellbeing, innovation, education, reform, community contribution and professional excellence.
The short video process lets finalists speak directly to the profession. It creates connection, encourages reflection, and gives the community a chance to hear stories that might otherwise remain unseen.
Momentum comes because finalists, colleagues, firms, sponsors, judges and voters all become part of the story.
The focus stays on the person, purpose and contribution behind the professional title, not the marketing budget.
Finalists submit a short, honest video so the profession can hear directly from the people doing the work.
These awards are built differently. The judges are known. The categories are clear. The finalist stories are shared. The same material the judges see is made visible to the community, including selected words from the application and the 60 second video. Just real people, real stories and a profession recognising its own.
Twenty one categories grouped around four ideas: contribution, excellence, growth and storytelling. Nominate yourself, a colleague, a mentor, a firm or anyone whose work deserves to be seen.
Nominate first, then finalists are invited to submit a video. There is no video required at this first stage, just tell us whose contribution deserves to be recognised.
Pick the category that best fits the person, firm or contribution you have in mind.
Nominate yourself, a colleague, a mentor, a firm, an expert, a mediator or another eligible contributor.
Tell us who they are and why their work deserves to be seen. It takes a few minutes.
After the closing date we check nominations and confirm details with nominees where needed.
Finalists are invited to record a 60 second video answering one simple prompt in their own voice.
Finalist stories are released, voting and judging take place, and winners are announced in Sydney.
"Your video is not an advertisement. It is a conversation."
We are not looking for perfect lighting, expensive editing or a polished marketing reel. We are looking for a genuine story. Finalists explain who they are, why the work matters to them and what they are trying to contribute to family law.
Dates are indicative and will be confirmed alongside the event date and venue.
Known and respected members of the family law community. Finalists know who is assessing the work, and the community can see the stories being shared.
The panel is shown as confirmed for 2026 and will be updated immediately if it changes before publication.
Sponsors do not just place their logo beside an event. They become part of a community-powered conversation about the future of family law.
The awards shine a light on the people improving client care, advancing social justice, mentoring others, supporting wellbeing and helping family law evolve. Sponsors support that work and become part of the story.
Enquire about sponsorshipThe first stage is short. Finalists are invited to submit a video later. Tell us whose contribution should be recognised.
Your nomination has been received by the Inside Family Law Awards team. We will review nominations after the closing date and contact nominees or nominators if further information is needed.
Finalists will be invited to submit a short video as part of the next stage.
Any questions? Email hello@insidefamilylawawards.com.au