Since 2009, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers has proudly held accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace.
Cooper Grace Ward was established in 1980 and has quickly become one of the largest independent Brisbane-based law firms, with more than 20 partners and 200 team members. Offering a full range of commercial legal services in the areas of corporate and commercial, property, litigation, insurance, tax, and family law, the firm’s key practice groups are among the largest Brisbane-based legal teams in their respective areas.
The firm is celebrated for its positive and diverse team culture, fostering a supportive work environment founded on the values of mutual respect, excellence and curiosity. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (annually since 2009), the firm’s commitment to inclusion and diversity is demonstrated through comprehensive family and flexibility offerings such as paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements, a Wellbeing Portal, a designated breastfeeding space, and a breastfeeding-at-work policy. These offerings are designed to ensure equal opportunities and provide support to team members during and after their parental leave.
Cooper Grace Ward’s dedication to inclusivity has garnered significant market recognition over the years. Some of its recent achievements include the HRD 5-Star Employer of Choice and the Australasian Law Awards 5-Star Employer of Choice. The firm has consistently been named as a Diversity Council of Australia Inclusive Employer since 2019, and its commitment to workplace wellbeing was acknowledged at the Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards, where they were honoured with the Workplace Wellbeing Award.
Cooper Grace Ward has proudly held its Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace accreditation since 2009.