Grit — Firsts, Futures and Groundbreakers in the Law
Grit - 30 Years, Three Conversations is a three-part podcast series presented by Victorian Women Lawyers and Foley's List, marking VWL's 30th anniversary in 2026.
Across this three-part series, we speak with lawyers, barristers and members of the judiciary about the grit that has shaped, and continues to shape, careers in the law.
Episode 2: Grit — Firsts, Futures and Groundbreakers in the Law
In this episode, VWL President Annaleise Vulin is joined by Director of Public Prosecutions for the Commonwealth, Raelene Sharp KC, the Honourable Justice Parker of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), and Foley's Clerk Lia Cam.
Three women who in different ways, have broken new ground in their respective corners of the profession to talk about what it takes, and what it costs to be the first.
They explore the grit behind trailblazing careers, the doors opened for those who follow, and where the next frontiers in the law might be.
Raelene Sharp KC - appointed Director of Public Prosecutions for the Commonwealth in December 2023; was a Foley's List barrister (signed the Bar Roll 2010, took silk 2022) before her appointment; earlier career included the Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions, the Australian Crime Commission, and UN work in Lebanon.
The Honourable Justice Anna Parker - judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), since June 2025; previously Her Honour Judge Parker, Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division 2) from November 2021 to May 2025. Between December 2020 and November 2021, Justice Parker was a Senior Judicial Registrar and National Operations Registrar and formerly barrister at Foley’s List.
Lia Cam - barrister's clerk at Foley's List; moved from London to Melbourne as a teenager to take up the role.
Annaleise Vulin - 2026 VWL President
To engage with a Foley's List Barrister, contact Foley's List Clerks via:
📞 03 9225 7777
✉️ foleys@foleys.com.au
