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Feb 18th, 2025
For Elle Jones, working as a fractional general counsel not only better suits her needs – it also works well, she says, for businesses that don’t have an in-house legal function. This vocational pathway, she has observed, is “popping up all over the place”. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Do...
Feb 14th, 2025
Recently, the High Court has recognised that an “impoverishment of evidence” will not, in and of itself, give rise to successful applications for permanent stays of proceedings. Here, a BigLaw partner unpacks two recent decisions from the court and what those matters mean for litigators. In this episode of The Lawyers...
Feb 12th, 2025
The prospect of a career break for family planning and childrearing purposes can be incredibly daunting. Here, a firm owner and new mum reflects on how legal business leaders can step away from their practices in ways that work for them. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back ...
Feb 7th, 2025
Lawyers, Jahan Kalantar says, are a “conduit for complicated problems”. To this end, practitioners must be better at appreciating the “greater fiduciary duty” they hold not just to the courts but also to clients and their idiosyncratic needs. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes b...
Feb 4th, 2025
Here, a senior corporate lawyer reflects on the three-year career break she took to be a full-time carer and what businesses need to do to ensure that the idiosyncratic family needs of workers, including in the law department, are accounted for. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show – brought to you by Lawyers...
Jan 31st, 2025
In recent days, and on the back of lower inflation, hopes of a rate cut have been boosted. Here, we unpack how legal professionals of all stripes can prepare for such a decision by the Reserve Bank and how they can leverage their unique professional benefits to do so. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host J...
Jan 30th, 2025
In the face of myriad forms of elder abuse and against the backdrop of an ageing population, interprofessional collaboration on legal matters will be paramount moving forward. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back M De Mestre Lawyers founder and principal Mary-Ann de Mestre t...
Jan 28th, 2025
Here, a Canberra-based barrister details her pathway to joining the Bar and outlines how emerging practitioners can forge their own pathways to becoming barristers. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with barrister Vicki Geraghty, who practises out of Blackburn Chambers in Canberr...
Jan 24th, 2025
Oftentimes, it is necessary for lawyers to outline clear boundaries so that the client relationship is not blurred. Doing so, one firm leader says, allows her to walk into court with a clear conscience and be the best advocate she can be. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Em...
Jan 22nd, 2025
Traditionally, the burden of judging has fallen to the individuals on the bench, and the profession and broader society have not taken responsibility for preparing and supporting them to do the important work required by the judiciary. So, what can be done? In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Dorais...
Jan 21st, 2025
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you by our sister brand, Cyber Daily, we look back at some of the most notable cyber incidents from the past 12 months and look ahead to what can be expected in the new year. Hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss CrowdStrike’s outage and amazing respon...
Jan 20th, 2025
Criminal defence lawyer Rebecca Fogerty recently wrapped up her term as president of the Queensland Law Society. Here, she reflects on her presidential term, what she’s learnt about her role as a practitioner, and the experience of the broader legal profession. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome D...
Jan 16th, 2025
Experience has taught Damien Toohey – a practising barrister and professional pilot – that there are “no limitations in life”. Here’s how he does it. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Damien Toohey of 2 Selborne Chambers in Sydney about his career journey, including early lif...
Jan 15th, 2025
Shipping lawyers are not strangers to pivoting in the face of overnight geopolitical and legal changes. How might the recent threat from US President-elect Donald Trump impact practitioners in this space? In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back The Shipping Lawyer, Alison Cusack,...
Jan 14th, 2025
In the emotionally charged and ever-shifting landscape of immigration law, cultural empathy may well be the most critical skill that practitioners bring to the table for their clients, argues one senior lawyer. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Katsaros & Associates founder ...
Jan 13th, 2025
In December, the High Court of Australia overturned a 115-year-old precedent and determined that “sham” terminations can cause psychiatric injury. Here, we unpack the implications of this decision for businesses nationwide. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Pinsent Masons par...
Jan 10th, 2025
The rise of generative AI and other new technologies not only changes the nature of legal practice but also client expectations and demands. Here, we flesh out the need for lawyers to evaluate their pricing structures as part of their service offerings so they may remain competitive. In this episode of The Lawyers Wee...
Jan 9th, 2025
Energy and resources is, and will continue to be, an incredibly busy practice area. Here, a BigLaw partner reflects on what it’s like to work in this space, what the future might hold, and how those coming through can succeed. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Clayton Utz pa...
Jan 7th, 2025
While things are improving, traditionally, professions like law have not catered well to a diversity of idiosyncratic personal needs. Here, one senior in-house counsel reflects on her experiences with neurodivergence and how she identified ways that she could flourish vocationally. In this episode of The Protégé Podca...
Jan 7th, 2025
For this BigLaw special counsel, it has been hugely encouraging to see the elevated investments and priority being placed on pro bono by Australia’s largest law firms, which is better positioning those businesses to create positive change nationwide. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy sp...
Jan 6th, 2025
For anyone, starting law school is enormously challenging, both personally and professionally. For first-generation Australians, there are additional challenges to contend with. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, King & Wood Mallesons applied legal coordinator (disputes and litigation) and JD law student Fauzia H...
Jan 2nd, 2025
The exiting national workers’ compensation scheme, one principal argues, is “certainly not fit for purpose” and shouldn’t be implemented nationwide. Here, she details why a better approach, covering workers of all types, is required if workers’ compensation is to better cater to the evolving needs of staff everywhere. ...
Dec 22nd, 2024
The new anti-money laundering reforms are part of a “perfect regulatory storm” that professionals like lawyers have to grapple with. With new reporting obligations drawing closer, firm leaders will have to ensure their practice management and compliance operations are up to speed. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly...
Dec 19th, 2024
The challenge of securing employment and opportunities within the legal profession has become increasingly formidable for the next generation of lawyers. However, it is essential to recognise that there are viable pathways to enter the legal field and establish a successful career. In this episode of The Protégé Podca...
Dec 18th, 2024
For Daniel Kalderimis KC, navigating his way out of serious depression meant going beyond mere box-ticking to feel better – it required an exploration and understanding of what it means to find one’s zest for life. (Content warning: This episode may be triggering or upsetting for some listeners. Discretion is advised.)...
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