CONNECT – SUPPORT – DEVELOP – EMPOWER

The RKWN connects women, values their diverse experiences, and promotes the development and advancement of all women in the law, in business and in the community.

Connect

Creates opportunities for women inside and outside Russell Kennedy to exchange ideas and experiences and grow professional networks.

Support

Advocates a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment, and provides assistance to women within the firm and the wider community.

Develop

Promotes the professional and personal growth of women in the law, in business, in leadership, and as individuals.

Empower

Strengthens confidence, visibility, and influence to drive positive change — within Russell Kennedy and beyond — through advocacy, opportunity, and recognition.

The RKWN is a broad network and welcomes all women within the inclusive sense of the word, along with the allies who support them. RKWN hosts a range of events both internally and externally, including functions for International Women’s Day, training sessions and networking events.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

RKWN supports the firm’s Diversity Equity Inclusion Strategy and specifically assists with initiatives focused on gender equality. These include advocating for equitable briefing, supporting the Gender Equality Committee and promoting flexible work and pay equity. RKWN contributes to the development and implementation of gender equality policies, protocols, and strategies, and is involved in learning and development activities such as unconscious bias training, equal opportunity training, and bystander/upstander training. RKWN helps celebrate significant days like Pay Equity Day and supports the firm’s commitment to zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying, or harassment based on gender, ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.

It's free to join the RKWN; to receive notification of upcoming events, please email: rkwn@rk.com.au