Alumni
Connecting you with past networks, present insights and tomorrow's potential.
As members of our alumni network, you represent the enduring spirit of our firm.
We invite you to remain an active part of our evolving story. Engage with us, share your journey and continue to be an integral part of our vibrant and supportive community. Through this site you can stay in touch with former colleagues, keep up to date with upcoming alumni events and hear the latest news and information from Allens.
If you haven't already signed up for our alumni program, register today.
After Allens
After Allens, our alumni continue to thrive in diverse fields. Here we share their inspiring journeys and accomplishments.
If you are (or know of) an Allens alum with a story to tell, please let us know.
Matt Vitins
Managing Director, Northern Pictures
Kate Boyd
Secretary of The Cabinet Office, NSW
Anna Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Equality Australia
Michael Rodrigues
NSW 24-hour Economy Commissioner
Jayde Geia
Owner
BROSISCUS jewellery
Wayne Wang
Partner
Zhong Lun Law Firm
Matt Thomas
Deputy Head of Legal, Building
Lendlease
Amanda Richman
Ethics Analyst
Australian Ethical Investment, Sydney
David Brewster
Legal Director
Coles Group, Melbourne
Siobhan Lancaster
Founder
Instatruck, Perth
Adrian Fisher
Partner, Asia Head of TMT
Linklaters, Singapore
Fiona Reid
Principal, Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Reid Family Lawyers, Sydney
Sheree Rubinstein
Co-Founder
One Roof, Melbourne
People
Introducing our newest partners
Becoming a partner at Allens is a journey marked by dedication, hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence. It's a path filled with challenges and triumphs, where each step brings new opportunities for growth and learning. For those who reach this milestone, it is not just a professional achievement but also a deeply personal moment—one that they, their families and colleagues will remember forever.
2025 trends to watch
2024 called for creativity, dynamism and agility to capture opportunities, manage risk and deliver growth. Hear from some of our experts on the trends to watch in 2025.
Phillip Cornwell honoured in Australia Day Awards
Phillip Cornwell AO has been recognised in the Australia Day 2025 Honours List for his significant service to conservation and the environment, community health and the legal profession.
Work
PE Horizons 2025: the year to get creative
2025 is the year to get creative as pressure builds on sponsors to deliver promised returns to investors. PE Horizons takes a closer look at PE and deal-making trends from 2024 and explains what to expect throughout 2025.
Celebrating 100 years with Ford
In a landmark event last month, Partners Rob Walker, Hannah Biggins and Matthew McCarthy joined Ford in celebrating an extraordinary milestone—100 years of the automobile giant’s presence in Australia.
Recent work with clients
Many of our alumni go on to become clients and we're always delighted to continue working with them. Explore some of our recent work and how it's shaping the communities and clients we serve.
News
Behind the scenes of 'RBG: Of Many, One' with Heather Mitchell
Continuing our 14-year sponsorship of the Sydney Theatre Company, we were delighted to be the presenting partner for the national production of RBG: Of Many, One. Actress Heather Mitchell joined us for a behind-the-scenes discussion about her preparation for the role, her approach to portraying such an iconic figure and the production's intense schedule.
Energy transition panel: the implications of US policy changes on Australia
Partner and Head of Energy Kate Axup participated in a panel discussion at The Australian Financial Review Business Summit in March, joining industry leaders to explore the topic 'Energy Transition: the Trump 2.0 effect and its potential impact on Australia's 2030 climate goals and investment'.
Supporting access to information for the incarcerated in Australia
Alumnus Jospeh Friedman recently founded a national prison newspaper, About Time, to help reduce the isolation of Australia’s incarcerated population.
Register for our Alumni program, or update your details
The Allens Alumni program will keep you up to date on news at the firm and our people. Importantly, it will allow us to hear from you.
Your privacy: Allens collects your personal information so we can provide and market services to you. Your information may be shared with other members of the Allens Group both in Australia and overseas. You have a right to access certain personal information that we collect and hold about you. You may contact us at PrivacyCompliance@allens.com.au. Further information is available on this page.