Hi everyone,

Big news: Matthew Karakoulakis have been named finalists at the Corporate Counsel Awards 2025! 🎉

If you know us, you’ll know we don’t do things the usual way.
(And that’s exactly why we’re here today.)

Corporate Counsel Awards 2025: What’s It All About?

The Corporate Counsel Awards 2025 celebrate Australia’s top-performing in-house legal teams and individuals.

This year, 194 finalists made it through across 33 fiercely competitive categories.
(And yes, we’re proud to be one of them!)

Why We’re So Proud
It’s recognition for doing law differently:

• Prioritising community over competition
• Championing diversity without tokenism
• Building resilience through wellness initiatives
• Leading negotiation strategies rooted in empathy (not just confrontation)

So, What Makes AMK Law Different?

It’s leadership that inspires, not intimidates.

Founded by Matthew Karakoulakis lawyer, accredited mediator and BJJ black belt.
Deep roots in First Nations and Greek heritage
Kickstarted career at ASIC before building AMK Law from ground up
Host of the Rolling Through Negotiations podcast

Rolling Through Negotiations Podcast

Ever wondered what BJJ black belts and business leaders have in common when it comes to negotiation?
(Trust us, it’s a lot.)

Rolling Through Negotiations brings those lessons to life, with no boring lectures or legal jargon. Just real conversations and real strategies.

Our Commitment to Wellness and Growth

We’re passionate about making law better.
Not just for clients, but for everyone working in it.

That’s why we:

• Sponsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions to empower resilience and mental strength
• Push for non-confrontational solutions like mediation over litigation
• Embed diversity and accessibility into everything we do. It’s about putting people first, always.
• Offer scholarships to help make opportunities accessible to more diverse communities.

Championing Alternative Dispute Resolution

Let’s be honest: fighting it out in court isn’t always the best option.
(Most of the time, it’s not.)

That’s why Matthew promotes mediation a calmer, more intelligent way to solve problems.
Because empathy gets better results than aggression.

Celebrating Innovation at the Corporate Counsel Awards 2025

We’re excited and grateful. If you believe law should be about connection instead of conflict, and resilience instead of burnout, you’re already part of our movement.

Thanks for backing us. 🖤

Curious about how we’re blending black belt mindsets, First Nations leadership, and real-world negotiation strategies?

From 6th-degree black belts to First Nations leaders and top entrepreneurs, we’re mixing resilience, strategy, and culture in a way you won’t find anywhere else.

Come see what’s rolling.  

Disclaimer
The material contained in this publication is of a general nature only and it is not, nor is intended to be, legal advice.

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AMK Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are fortunate to live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, both past and present and further acknowledge the important role that First Nations peoples continue to play within our communities.