Constructing Justice: A Mardi Gras Conversation with Her Honour Justice Pepper and Sadie Andrew
Description
Reflections on Justice, Leadership, and the Future of the Profession
Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with Pride in Law NSW and Pinsent Masons at an evening dedicated to visibility, community, and professional excellence.
Hosted at Pinsent Masons’ stunning new Sydney offices at 33 Alfred Street, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear from one of the legal profession's most respected voices, The Hon Justice Rachel Pepper. The evening will feature a keynote address from Justice Pepper reflecting on a distinguished career and the evolving landscape for LGBTIQA+ legal professionals in NSW.
The address will be followed by an intimate fireside chat moderated by Sadie Andrew (Partner and Head of Sydney, Pinsent Masons ), where we will dive deeper into personal experiences and future outlooks for the community. Following the formalities Pinsent Masons will host attendees for networking and canapes.
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The Hon Justice Rachel Pepper
Justice Pepper was appointed as a Judge of the Land and Environment Court of NSW in May 2009. Prior to her appointment she practiced at the NSW Bar from 1997. She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Sydney’s Law School and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. Justice Pepper is a member of numerous committees and working groups including, the Ngara Yura Committee of the Judicial Commission of New South Wales, President of the Australian Institute of Administrative Law, a member of the UNEP/ADB Pacific Environmental Dispute Resolution Mechanism Working Group and a member of the Thoracic Oncology Group of Australasia. During 2017 and 2018 her Honour chaired the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing of Onshore Unconventional Gas Reservoirs and Associated Activities in the Northern Territory. She has authored and edited books, law journals, book chapters and articles on environmental law, administrative law, constitutional law, criminal law and discrimination law, which have been published nationally and internationally.
Sadie Andrew
Sadie Andrew serves as Partner and Head of Pinsent Masons’ Sydney office, leading the team with a purpose‑led approach. Sadie has a wide range of experience in advising clients in the construction and engineering, energy and oil and gas sectors and advises clients on contractual and commercial matters involving complex, large-scale projects in Australia and Asia Pacific more generally. As a recognised thought leader, she champions psychological safety, diversity, and work‑life balance within organisational practices and serves on the Pinsent Masons’ LGBTQIA+ subcommittee. Known for fostering collaboration and innovation, Sadie blends deep legal expertise with a commitment to creating inclusive, sustainable business environments.
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