Media, Awards & Recognition
Recognised Experience. Trusted Commentary. Family Law Thought Leadership.
Norton Law Group is a specialist Sydney family law firm recognised for its legal experience, professional leadership and contribution to public discussion about family law, separation, parenting and modern family relationships.
The firm’s senior leadership brings together Law Society Accredited Specialist expertise, award-winning legal and public thought leadership, extensive family law litigation experience and the insight of a former Justice of the Family Court of Australia.
Norton Law Group and its senior practitioners regularly contribute to legal education, professional conferences, books, podcasts and Australian and international media.
This page records our verified professional recognition, awards, publications and media appearances.
Professional Authority at Norton Law Group
Franco Pomare
Senior Partner, Co-Founder and Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Franco Pomare has more than 35 years of legal experience and has been a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law for 30 years.
He has extensive experience in complex parenting, property, financial and international family law matters, including disputes involving business owners, professionals, companies, trusts and high-net-worth asset pools.
Franco provides senior leadership and strategic oversight across Norton Law Group’s family law practice.
Gabriella Pomare
Partner, Family Lawyer, Author and Media Commentator
Gabriella Pomare is an award-winning Sydney family lawyer with more than a decade of experience practising exclusively in family law.
A former Associate to a Justice of the Family Court of Australia, Gabriella advises on complex parenting disputes, international relocation, family violence, high-net-worth property settlements and cross-border family law matters.
She is also an internationally published author, speaker, podcast host and regular commentator on family law, co-parenting, relationships, separation and modern family dynamics.
The Hon. Louise Henderson
Former Justice of the Family Court of Australia, Mediator and Strategic Adviser
The Hon. Louise Henderson has more than 36 years of family law and judicial experience.
Her career has included appointments as a Deputy Registrar, Registrar, Senior Registrar, barrister, Federal Magistrate and Justice of the Family Court of Australia.
Louise now conducts facilitative, evaluative and hybrid family law mediations. Where appropriate and subject to professional obligations and conflict requirements, she may also provide strategic insight to Norton Law Group’s family law team in complex client matters.
Awards and Professional Recognition
Gabriella Pomare – Legal Awards
Gabriella’s legal work and contribution to the profession have been recognised through the following Australian legal awards and lists:
Australasian Lawyer Elite Women
Elite Women – 2024 and 2026
Gabriella was recognised by Australasian Lawyer among women demonstrating leadership, professional achievement and influence within the legal profession.
Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards
Family Law Partner of the Year – Finalist, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
The Partner of the Year Awards recognise the achievements and leadership of partners across the Australian legal profession.
Women in Law Awards
Partner of the Year – SME – Finalist, 2023, 2024 and 2025
The Women in Law Awards recognise women demonstrating professional achievement, leadership and influence across the Australian legal profession.
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Australian Law Awards
Rising Star of the Year – Finalist, 2020
Gabriella was recognised as a finalist in the Australian Law Awards early in her legal career.
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards
Family Law – Finalist, 2019
Gabriella was recognised among emerging Australian legal professionals in the family law category.
International Business and Thought Leadership Awards
Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Achievement in Thought Leadership – Finalist, 2026
Gabriella was named a finalist for her work, Before It Breaks: Redefining How We Understand Relationships, Conflict and Family.
Best Female Podcast Host – Finalist, 2026
Gabriella was named a finalist for her work as host of the Before It Breaks podcast and its contribution to conversations about relationships, conflict, repair and family life.
American Business Awards
Bronze Stevie Award – Achievement in Thought Leadership, 2026
Gabriella received a Bronze Stevie Award in the Achievement in Thought Leadership category for her work through The Collaborative Co-Parent.
Influential Businesswoman Awards
Most Influential Family Law Changemaker
Gabriella was recognised for her work in family law, co-parenting education and changing the way families understand separation.
Book and Publishing Recognition
The Collaborative Co-Parent
Gabriella Pomare is the author of The Collaborative Co-Parent, published internationally by Morgan James Publishing.
The book presents a practical and child-centred framework for reducing conflict after separation and helping parents create a new family structure across two homes.
Recognition for The Collaborative Co-Parent includes:
- Distinguished Favorite – NYC Big Book Awards, 2025;
- Finalist – ABLE Book Awards, 2025; and
- International Impact Book Awards recognition.
Before It Breaks
Gabriella’s second book, Before It Breaks: A Modern Guide to Love, Conflict, Repair and the Conversations That Change Everything, will be published by Simon & Schuster on 2 March 2027.
The book explores what happens before relationships reach breaking point: the quiet accumulation of resentment, disconnection, avoidance and conversations that couples postpone until they become impossible to ignore.
Media Commentary and Appearances
Australian Media
Gabriella is regularly invited to contribute legal and relationship commentary across Australian television, radio, print and digital media.
Her commentary has included family law, separation, co-parenting, parenting arrangements, relationship conflict, emotional affairs, modern family structures and the conversations that can prevent relationships from breaking down.
Her Australian media appearances and contributions include:
ABC
Family law and relationship commentary across ABC radio and news programming.
The Guardian
Commentary concerning family law, separation, parenting and contemporary relationship issues.
Today Extra
Television commentary on family relationships, parenting, separation and issues affecting modern couples.
The Morning Show
Expert commentary on relationships, parenting and family dynamics.
3AW Melbourne
Family law and relationship commentary for radio audiences.
The Australian
Legal and social commentary concerning family law, separation and relationships.
Mamamia
Commentary on parenting, co-parenting, family relationships and issues affecting Australian women and families.
SBS Insight
Gabriella has appeared in discussions examining family relationships, co-parenting and the role of grandparents in contemporary families.
International Media
Gabriella’s work has also been featured across international television, print and digital media.
USA Today
Gabriella has contributed commentary examining modern relationships, separation, co-parenting and her work through The Collaborative Co-Parent, Before It Breaks and the accompanying podcast.
NBC
International television commentary on co-parenting, separation and relationship dynamics.
CBS and KCAL
Television interviews examining family relationships, communication and co-parenting.
FOX
Commentary across FOX television affiliates, including relationship, family and co-parenting topics.
Good Day New York
Television commentary on modern family relationships, co-parenting and separation.
Good Day LA
Commentary on relationships, co-parenting and the practical challenges families face during and after separation.
TVNZ Breakfast
Gabriella has appeared on TVNZ Breakfast discussing practical lessons for separated parents and the importance of child-focused co-parenting.
The Before It Breaks Podcast
Hosted by Gabriella Pomare, Before It Breaks examines the conversations that happen before relationships, families and individual identities reach breaking point.
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