Aitken Partners Celebrates Success at the 2026 Women in Law Awards

The 2026 Women in Law Awards recognised the achievements and contributions of our team, highlighting the talent and commitment across Aitken Partners.

Aitken Partners is proud to celebrate the achievements of two members of our team at the 2026 Women in Law Awards, with Senior Associate Lauraine Nguyen named the winner of Senior Associate of the Year (SME Law) and our Head of People & Culture, Christine Roberts, named a finalist for HR Professional of the Year.

The awards, held in Melbourne on 12 November, recognised the contributions of women across the Australian legal profession. Lauraine's win recognises her expertise in Migration Law, her commitment to her clients and the contribution she makes to Aitken Partners.

Lauraine advises individuals, families and businesses on a wide range of Migration Law matters, from student and partner visa applications to more complex cases involving visa cancellations, unlawful status and reviews before the Administrative Review Tribunal and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. She also works with employers on their business migration needs, drawing on her experience across different areas of the migration system.

Lauraine takes a considered and practical approach to her work, recognising that migration matters often have a significant impact on the lives of the people involved. She values building strong relationships with her clients and takes the time to understand their circumstances.

Outside of Aitken Partners, Lauraine is a youth leader within her Catholic community, where she mentors young people. She is also involved in the Vietnamese community in Victoria, regularly participating in and volunteering at cultural events.

Christine's finalist nomination recognises her significant contribution to Aitken Partners, where she has been part of the firm for more than 40 years. As Head of People & Culture, Christine plays an important role in supporting the firm's people and fostering its workplace culture. Her recognition reflects the experience, commitment and care she has brought to the firm throughout her career.

Both nominations highlight the contributions Lauraine and Christine make to Aitken Partners and the value they bring to our team.

We congratulate Lauraine on her award win and Christine on being named a finalist. We are proud to see their contributions recognised at this year's awards.

To learn more about Lauraine and her Migration Law experience, view her profile here or contact Aitken Partners on 03 9600 6000.