Ngalaya Ball 2025

Celebrate deadly black lawyers at our 4th annual Ngalaya Ball & First Nations Law Awards!

The Ngalaya Ball is an annual celebration of the strength and excellence across the Indigenous legal community.  It's a night for and by mob, with all friends, accomplices and supporters welcome.

Join us for a night of celebration with mob, friends, and colleagues!

Tickets will be on sale soon.

About Ngalaya 

Ngalaya was founded in 1997 by young Indigenous lawyers and law students. Ngalaya is a Dharug/Dharawal word meaning 'allies in battle' - this name and our logo reflect the heart of what Ngalaya is about: First Nations lawyers working together and supporting each other in the pursuit of a more just legal system.  Today Ngalaya represents over 800+ First Nations lawyers and law students across NSW and the ACT. Learn more about Ngalaya on our website

Event details

Timing: Arrive: 7PM. Formalities: 7.30-9PM. Closing: 11PM.
Meal: entrée, dinner and dessert
Drinks: soft drink, selection of beer and wines
Dress code: formal / business attire

Getting there: Doltone House Hyde Park is highly accessible via public transport, taxi or rideshare. Information about parking and transport options here

First Nations Law Awards

Ngalaya established the First Nations Law Awards in 2022 to celebrate the hard work and excellence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lawyers, law students and legal scholars across NSW and the ACT. Each award comes with a cash prize. Learn more about the awards and nominate a friend or colleague on our website.

• First Nations Lawyer of the Year
• First Nations Government Lawyer of the Year
• First Nations Legal Researcher of the Year
• Senior First Nations Law Student of the Year
• Junior First Nations Law Student of the Year

Event Sponsors

The Ngalaya Ball and our work to support Indigenous lawyers and law students isn't possible without the support of our sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring the Ball or one of the First Nations Law Awards, contact our team.