About the Association

On 11 November 1993, the Women Barristers` Association met for the first time.

Judge Lewitan was the inaugural convenor of the Association.

As a result of the Association`s persuasive efforts, the Victorian Bar Council commissioned the report, "Equality of Opportunity for Women at the Victorian Bar" which resulted in the creation of the Women Barristers` Directory.

The Victorian Bar has also adopted a Model Briefing Policy for the briefing of counsel at the Victorian Bar.

For a history of pioneering Victorian women barristers and the WBA, click here.

In 2008 Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC became the Patron of the Women Barristers Association.

Download a copy of the current membership form here, or you can contact the committee on wba@vicbar.com.au.

Download a list of past convenors of the Women Barristers Association here.