We are delighted to announce that Pearce IP’s Founder & CEO, Naomi Pearce, was named Executive of the Year at the 2024 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards.
The Women in Law Awards recognise “the influence of exceptional women across the Australian legal industry”. The Executive of the Year Award honours the talent and dedication of female CEOs and Founders leading Australia’s law firms. This award recognises Naomi’s exceptional leadership, dedication and unwavering commitment to advancing the legal profession.
Naomi founded Pearce IP in 2017, and – in 7 short years – has grown it into a premier life sciences focused IP practice spanning Australia and New Zealand. Pearce IP is certified as women owned. It is a place where pay parity is a given, and where women in leadership is the norm. At Pearce IP, generous policies enable women in law to thrive.
Naomi was selected as the winner of “Executive of the Year” from a short–list of 9 exceptional Executives. Naomi was honoured at the award ceremony as a finalist for the Lawyers Weekly Excellence Award which recognises the highest scoring winners across all categories of the Women in Law Awards.
Pearce IP’s Executive, Deputy CEO and Head of Talent, Adele Chadwick, says:
“The qualities of any leader include courage, commitment and excellence, and Naomi has all three in spades.
Starting an IP law firm takes courage. Ensuring staff are the best in their industry and backing them takes commitment. Demonstrating expectations and values in the workplace shows excellence to all. With those three things, Naomi has built a thriving firm with staff who are engaged and committed to ensuring Naomi’s vision for Pearce IP continues to exceed all expectations and comes to fruition.
The team at Pearce IP are incredibly proud of Naomi’s achievements and while we are not surprised at the respect she has earned within the legal sector, we are constantly reminded of her humility and gratefulness.
Congratulations Naomi!”
We congratulate Naomi on this well-deserved recognition and thank her for her ongoing contributions to the legal profession and Pearce IP’s success.
About Pearce IP
Pearce IP is a specialist, life-sciences focussed, intellectual property/law firm offering lawyers and attorneys in Australia and New Zealand.
In 2025, Pearce IP was honoured by Australasian Lawyer and New Zealand Lawyer as a Top Specialist Firm, 5 Star Employer of Choice, and the “Standout Winner” for Inclusion and Culture (<100 employees). Pearce IP and its leaders are ranked in every notable legal directory including: Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, MIP IP Stars, Doyles Guide, WTR 1000, Best Lawyers, WIPR Leaders, Best Law Firms, among others.
Pearce IP is the only leading IP firm in Australia and New Zealand with a female founder, and is certified by WEConnect International as women owned.