Networking events are a lottery. This one isn’t.

The Hock & Seltzer Society and Pride in Law are joining forces for an evening of speed networking built for LGBTQ+ barristers and solicitors — with one crucial difference. The room is divided by practice area, so instead of hoping you bump into the right person, you will know exactly where to find them.

Commercial. Criminal. Family. Common law. Public law. Whatever you do, there is a corner of the room for it — and facilitators on the night to keep the introductions moving.

Come for the referrals. Stay for the canapés.

Who it is for

Barristers and solicitors across every practice area and every level of seniority, from readers and graduates through to senior counsel and partners. Whether you are building a practice, looking for

counsel you can trust, or simply want to spend an evening among people who get it, you are in the right place.

The details

When: Thursday 15 October 2026, 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Where: La Di Da (Basement), 577 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Format: Facilitated speed networking, with the room organised by practice area

Refreshments: Canapés, plus a full selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, included in your ticket

Capacity: Limited to 80 places

Tickets

Early bird — $40, available until Wednesday 23 September 2026

General admission — $50

Your ticket includes canapés and beverages for the duration of the event.

Running order

5.30 pm — Arrival, registration and drinks

6.00 pm — Welcome from the Hock & Seltzer Society and Pride in Law

6.10 pm — Facilitated speed networking rounds by practice area

7.15 pm — Open networking, canapés and drinks

8.00 pm — Close

With thanks to our sponsor

This event is proudly sponsored by Svenson Barristers, whose support makes the evening possible.

Access and dietary requirements

The venue is a basement space. If you have accessibility requirements, or dietary requirements we should know about, please contact us at events@prideinlaw.org and we will make arrangements.

Contact the host of Meet Your Learned Friends: Speed Networking for LGBTQIA+ barristers and solicitors