Brisbane lawyer Kate Adnams was named the 2024 Australian Young Lawyer of the Year at the National Golden Gavel Competition in Melbourne on Friday.
Law Council of Australia President Greg McIntyre SC said: “The pool of nominations for the individual award in 2024 was impressive. I would like to commend each of the nominees.
“Kate was recognised for her commitment and contribution to helping vulnerable young people, especially those experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.”
Kate Adnams won the individual award.
Kate is a senior lawyer at LawRight’s Homelessness Law practice and leads its Stable Futures for Young Queenslanders project.
“Kate is a passionate advocate for holistic, trauma-informed legal services,” Greg said.
“She has been instrumental in adopting innovative ways to deliver legal services to improve access to justice and outcomes for the community she serves.
“Her impact is clearly attested to by those who she works in collaboration with, including the Brisbane Youth Service, the Mater Young Adult Health Centre, and the young people she has supported since she began her career.
“Kate is a credit to the Australian legal profession and a much-deserved recipient of this award.”
Kate said she was honoured to receive the Australian Young Lawyer Award for 2024.
“It is a privilege to work with young people in Queensland and for me, this award is recognition for the work completed everyday by lawyers who strive to make our profession one that champions the dignity and rights of each person,” she said.
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