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​​​​​​Awards and Recognition​

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  • National First Nations Law Firm of the Year 2024 (National First Nations Law Awards), Terri Janke and Company

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  • Indigenous Lawyer of the Year 2024 (Women in Law Awards) - Neane Carter, Senior Solicitor

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  • Finalist, Mentor of the Year 2024 (Lawyers Weekly Law Awards) - Anika Valenti, Senior Associate

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  • Finalist, Senior Associate of the Year 2024 (Lawyers Weekly Law Awards) - Anika Valenti, Senior Associate

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  • Finalist, Law Student of the Year 2024 (Lawyers Weekly Law Awards), Carla da Roza, Paralegal

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  • First Nations Leadership 2024 (Women in AI Awards) - Dr Terri Janke, Solicitor Director

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  • Rising Stars 2024 (Australasian Lawyer) - Neane Carter, Solicitor

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  • Elite Women 2023 (Australasian Lawyer) - Dr Terri Janke, Solicitor Director

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  • Finalist, Outstanding Law Firm/Legal Practice 2023 (NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards) 
     

  • Senior Associate of the Year 2023 (Lawyers Weekly Law Awards) - Anika Valenti, Senior Associate

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  • Excellence Award 2023 (Lawyers Weekly Law Awards) - Anika Valenti, Senior Associate

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  • Finalist, Mentor of the Year 2023 (Lawyers Weekly Law Awards) - Anika Valenti, Senior Associate

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  • Finalist, Innovator of the Year 2023 (Lawyers Weekly Law Awards) - Anika Valenti, Senior Associate 
     

  • Finalist, Mentor of the Year 2023 (Lawyers Weekly Law Awards) - Anika Valenti, Senior Associate 
     

  • Finalist, Rising Star of the Year 2022 (Women in Law Awards - SME Law) - Laura Curtis, Solicitor
     

  • Finalist, Thought Leader of the Year 2022 (Women in Law Awards) - Dr. Terri Janke
     

  • Senior Associate of the Year 2022 (Australian Law Awards) - Anika Valenti, Senior Associate
     

  • Finalist, Innovator of the Year 2022 (Australian Law Award) 2022 - Anika Valenti, Senior Associate
     

  • Innovator of the Year Award 2021 (Lawyers Weekly, Women in Law) - Anika Valenti, Senior Associate

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  • Indigenous Business Leader of the Year 2019 (MyBusiness Awards) - Dr. Terri Janke

 

  • Community Lawyer of the Year 2019 (WLANSW) - Dr. Terri Janke

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  • Finalist, Supply Nation Businesswoman of the Year Award 2017 - Dr. Terri Janke

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  • Finalist, Entrepreneur Category 2015 (Telstra Business Women’s Awards - Dr. Terri Janke

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  • Supply Nation Special Recognition Award 2015​

 

  • Westpac AFR Woman of Influence 2013 (Business Entrepreneur category)

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  • Commonwealth Attorney-General's Indigenous Lawyer of the Year 2012 - Dr. Terri Janke

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  • Aboriginal Justice Award 2007 (Highly Commended)

          Terri was nominated by the Arts Law Centre of Australia

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  • NSW Women’s Honour Roll 2005

          Terri was recognised for her leadership as a woman professional.

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  • NSW Government Emerging Indigenous Business Award 2001​

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All professional photography by Jamie James at James Photographic Services and Stephen Wilson Barker.​

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The painting 'Terri - Butterfly Flowers Dreaming' by Bibi Barba has been used under license in the firm photographs, including for staff profiles.

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The painting  'Ancient Tracks and Waterholes' (2019) by Rene Kulitja has been used under license in some firm photographs on the TJC website homepage, staff profiles, careers and services pages. Visit Maruku Arts for more work by Rene Kulitja.

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The visual artwork ‘Freshwater Lagoon 1’ by Lisa Michl Ko-manggen has been used under license in some photographs and videos. Visit Cape York Art for more work by Ko-manggen.

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The painting ‘My Country’ by Bibi Barba has been used under license in some photographs and Law Way videos. Visit Bibi's website.

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​Disclaimer: The information found on our Website and Blog is of a general nature and is not intended to be legal advice on specific matters. Although we attempt to provide accurate and timely information, we do not guarantee that the information in this article is accurate at the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. Contact us for advice on a specific matter.

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CREDITS

Terri Janke and Company acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work.
We acknowledge the Bidjigal People, the custodians of the Country where our office is located.

We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia. We recognise their ongoing connection to land, sea and skies. We pay our respects to their knowledge, and to the Elders past and present.​

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