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Welcome to the third edition of Minters Read - our Alumni Newsletter.
Nothing inspires us to succeed or develop more than reading about what others have achieved or experienced - especially when we share something in common. Minters Read is about staying connected - to each other, the firm and all our latest news.
In this edition, we head to the US again and talk to Darren Chait, co-founder of Hugo - a technology company that provides software to improve team collaboration in meetings.
While it's always nice to hear about life after Minters, we also love hearing from people who have decided to return – a trend we're seeing across the firm and one that is a wonderful reflection on MinterEllison and its culture. In this edition, we catch up with return recruits, Virginia Bourke (External Consultant) and Michael Stansby (Clients & Markets Growth Lead, Consulting Solutions).
From a firm perspective, there's a lot happening: we've recently welcomed our new CEO, Annette Kimmitt, who is based in Melbourne; we're Official Lawyers to the Invictus Games Sydney 2018; our FY18 Annual Report has just been released online; and the firm continues to present greater diversity and growth. There is much to be proud of and share with you all.
We want to hear from you! Please get in touch if you have news about yourself, or other MinterEllison alumni, that you would like to share.
Want to keep up to date with upcoming Alumni events and news? Make sure you join the Minters Alumni LinkedIn group so you’re always in the know.
I hope you enjoy our third edition of Minters Read, and encourage you to stay in touch.
Jeremy Blackshaw
Melbourne Managing Partner and Alumni Sponsor
If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to... catch up with Darren Chait!
It's always rewarding to hear how people's careers have evolved after they leave MinterEllison and Darren is a perfect example of someone taking their experience from working at the firm to fulfil a new ambition and dream.
Where are they now? Virginia Bourke and Michael Stansby
While it's always nice to hear about life after Minters, we love hearing from people who have decided to return – a trend we're seeing across the firm. We caught up with recent return recruits, Virginia Bourke and Michael Stansby.
We sat down with Tricia Conte, MinterEllison alumni and current National Australia Bank Senior Legal Counsel to hear about her role, her time at MinterEllison and advice for lawyers wanting to move in-house.
Welcome Annette Kimmitt: our new CEO
We are very pleased to report that Annette Kimmitt, our newly appointed CEO, joined the firm on Monday, 8 October. Formerly the Asia-Pacific Accounts Leader at EY, Annette is a strong and consultative leader who values the power of collaborative thinking and decision making. She has vast international experience in the latest developments in professional services, will bring much richness and depth to the firm as we continue to pursue our 2020 strategy and start to look beyond to 2025.
Invictus Games Sydney 2018
We are proud to be the Official Lawyers and an Official Supporter of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, which are set to take place 20 - 27 October. The Invictus Games pay tribute to the many injured, wounded or sick armed services personnel and their associated veterans who take part in sports to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding of and respect for those who serve their country.
Head to our website to find out more about the Games, people we've met along the way, and our Gold Coast partner - Paula Robinson - who has lead the charge on our involvement with Invictus Games Sydney 2018.
FY18 Annual Report
MinterEllison released its FY18 Annual Report on 16 October. With 20% growth and a reported revenue of $564 million, we're proud to be considered Australia's largest law firm. It's been an exciting year for us with a number of significant milestones and achievements that reinforce our continued approach to our 2020 Strategy and goal to be 'our clients' best partner'.
A big welcome Adelaide and Darwin to the MinterEllison fold
On 1 July 2018, we officially welcomed our affiliated offices in Adelaide and Darwin to our national firm. Whilst we had been working together as affiliated firms for many years, it is fantastic we are now a fully integrated firm, as together we can offer even better industry-leading solutions to our clients.
Inclusion and Diversity
We caught up with MinterEllison's Partner, Infrastructure, Construction & Property Leader Virginia Briggs to discuss inclusion and diversity within the firm.
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