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HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR HELIX LEGAL FOUNDERS

By Administrator | 6 November 2017

THE blood, sweat, and tears that has gone into creating Helix Legal have finally paid off for Director and Partner Janelle Kerrisk.

The law firm, still in its infancy relative to other Queensland law firms, has gone from strength to strength since its inception.

Recently, Kerrisk was awarded a National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) for achievement as a business woman. Kerrisk says the award validates the hard work put in to establish Helix Legal.

"The award is very validating and it's good to know that I haven't lost my mind!" says Kerrisk.

"In the beginning some people thought I was crazy to walk away from equity partnership in a big firm. I think there is something a little bit scary about walking away from what you've been building for your entire career."

The awards, run by the Queensland chapter of the NAWIC, celebrate the contributions made by women at all career levels and in all sectors of the construction industry. Read more

David Simmons - Business News Australia - 3 Nov 2017

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