Victoria: Pride in Law in the Regions (Online Event)

Victoria: Pride in Law in the Regions

What does it mean to be an LGBTIQA+ legal professional in regional Victoria?

Join the Victoria Chapter of Pride in Law for an online conversation exploring regional legal practice, inclusion and connection across the legal profession.

Hear from Melissa Buchanan, Principal & Director of Reign Legal, and Roweena Ilsley, Senior Lawyer at Djirra, as they share their experiences of working in regional Victoria and the opportunities and challenges of building inclusive professional communities.

Keynote: Melissa Buchanan

Melissa will open with a keynote reflecting on her experience practising in regional Victoria, including regional practice, inclusion and her work with LGBTIQA+ clients and families.

Panel discussion: Melissa Buchanan & Roweena Ilsley

A conversation exploring the experiences of LGBTIQA+ legal professionals in regional Victoria, including regional practice, inclusion, connection and building trust with clients and colleagues.

Audience Q&A

An opportunity for attendees to ask questions and join the conversation.

📅 Thursday 3 September 2026

🕔 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

💻 Online | Free event

Whether you practise in a regional community, are considering regional practice, or are interested in building a more inclusive legal profession, we would love you to join us.