Keypoint Law is delighted to announce that Consulting Principal Shana Schreier-Joffe has been named the winner of the SME Law Award at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards.
The award recognises Shana’s outstanding contribution to the legal profession, her leadership in employment and industrial law, and her success in building a highly regarded practice distinguished by its legal excellence, commercial insight and client commitment.
With more than 20 years’ experience in employment and industrial law, Shana has built a reputation for navigating complex, high-stakes matters with strategic precision, sound commercial judgement and a genuine understanding of the people and businesses behind each issue.
A client-first approach to the law
For Shana, effective legal advice begins with understanding the client’s objectives. Rather than simply identifying the legal position, she takes the time to understand what the client is seeking to achieve, the commercial and personal considerations at play, and the broader context in which decisions need to be made.
This approach allows her to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical and commercially informed strategies. Whether advising major corporations on sensitive employment disputes and business transactions, representing industry bodies in significant industrial relations proceedings, or acting for individuals experiencing difficult workplace circumstances, Shana brings the same level of commitment, accessibility and care to every matter.
She places particular emphasis on prevention over reaction, helping clients identify and manage workplace risks before they escalate. Her advice is tailored to the circumstances of each client, balancing legal risk with commercial realities and the practical outcomes that matter most.
This philosophy has helped Shana develop enduring client relationships, including long-standing engagements with major organisations such as Perpetual Limited, Lockton and Proterra Investment Partners.
Her work also extends beyond traditional corporate advisory. In recent proceedings before the Fair Work Commission, Shana led the representation of the Dental Assistants Professional Association in a gender-based undervaluation review, contributing to an outcome that secured significant increases to minimum wage rates for a predominantly female workforce.
Leadership through collaboration and innovation
Since joining Keypoint Law as a Consulting Principal in 2016, Shana has built one of the firm’s largest and most established workplace relations practices.
Her leadership extends well beyond the matters she manages. She is deeply committed to mentoring lawyers at every stage of their careers, sharing her knowledge and creating an environment where people are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas and take ownership of their work.
Colleagues describe her as approachable, generous with her time and a trusted source of guidance. She has cultivated a collaborative and collegiate practice in which technical excellence and high professional standards go hand in hand with genuine support for others.
Shana also continues to embrace innovation in the delivery of legal services. She works with clients to develop flexible pricing arrangements that reflect their needs and priorities, including project fees, value-based pricing, subscriptions and retainers. She also recognises the opportunities presented by technology and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and consistency, while maintaining the professional judgement and rigour essential to legal practice.
A well-deserved recognition
Shana’s award reflects not only her exceptional legal expertise and professional achievements, but also the way she approaches her work: with integrity, empathy, commerciality and an unwavering commitment to her clients.
Her contribution to Keypoint Law, the legal profession and the development of those around her makes this recognition particularly meaningful.
Congratulations to Shana on this outstanding achievement. We are immensely proud to have her as part of Keypoint Law.