When Adelaide-bred Victoria Bell saw the need for Tindall Gask Bentley to have a presence in Darwin, she pitched it to her bosses. Almost four years later, she’s successfully running the plaintiff firm’s Northern Territory arm by herself, but with the benefits that come with a national practice.  On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Tindall Gask Bentley partner Ms Bell to discuss the circumstances that led to her opening a new office for the national plaintiff firm, how she fares operating in a form of sole practice but with the backing of a big business, as well as the inherent challenges but also professional development opportunities that come with such a move.  The pair also talk about how other practitioners can pitch expansion to their superiors should the market conditions be suitable, and why community will be so important if and when one is able to create such a career move. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Wearing many hats as a law firm leader doesn’t just mean balancing the financial and administrative duties on top of being a lawyer – it also means thinking creatively and innovatively about how best to position one’s business. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Aspect Legal managing director Joanna Oakey to discuss why it is critical that law firm leaders think of themselves as entrepreneurs so that their businesses can thrive in the post-pandemic marketplace. The pair also chat about the importance of giving back to the community around you, both personally and professionally, and how such altruism correlates to entrepreneurial thinking. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Upload that new picture, post a fun update and connect, connect, connect! There’s a lot of good to come out of a social media and online brand that could really help kickstart your career in law. In this new episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson sits down to chat with Brisbane Family Law Centre’s Kiarah Kelly to talk about the fun, witty and colourful online branding that got her where she is today. From building on confidence, careers and client bases, there are heaps of benefits to online brands.  There’s also a lot more incredibly helpful advice in this episode, like how to work backwards to find your law language (that place in the profession that really works for you) and how to best prepare for a career in the family law space.  We also chat about networking, representing your profession (in the right way), and figuring out the best ways to get started as a new lawyer. If you have any questions about the episode or if there are any topics that you might want us to look into, please reach out – we would love to hear from you!  We’re also always open to new guests so if you have an exciting story to tell, if you’re standing out as a student or graduate, or if you can offer some tips for our young lawyers, get in touch.  You can reach us here: Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Socials: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter or reach out to me directly here.

According to award-winning litigation partner Jason Betts, there's never been a better time for litigation lawyers "to do difficult and challenging work".   In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Herbert Smith Freehills partner Jason Betts returns to the show, following his win of the Litigation Partner of the Year and Excellence Award categories at the 2020 Partner of the Year Awards, to discuss the year that was in litigation, what was learned, and what 2021 has in store for those working in the class actions and regulatory investigations spaces.    In addition the pair discuss the new hurdles being faced by partners in the wake of new workplace conditions, how best partners can adapt to lead their teams and foster professional development, and what will constitute good leadership in a post-pandemic world.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

A lawyer's ability to network, Cassandra Heilbronn says, remains as important as ever in not only advancing one's vocational journey but also in forming meaningful relationships so that one can become a better professional.    In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Cassandra Heilbronn - former president of Women Lawyers Association Queensland and the sports legal manager for a government authority in the Middle East - joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss her experiences with networking, how such interactions come naturally to her and what other lawyers can learn about what works and doesn't work, and the right mindset to adopt when making professional approaches.    Ms Heilbronn also unpacks what networking can and will look like in a post-pandemic world, what mediums might be appropriate or not for networking in the 'new normal', and how lawyers of all stripes can put their best foot forward.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Legal Support Professional of the Year Phoebe Macdougall has spent the last few years living in a van, migrating up and down the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Such a life has taught her that one does not need to work ridiculous hours to have a waterfront property. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by NSW Public Defenders Office legal support officer and recent law graduate Phoebe  Macdougall about what van life entails, how it supports her holistic wellbeing, the lessons learned for her life and career. They also chat about how such a lifestyle has provided Phoebe with a unique perspective on what it means to be a legal professional, and why other lawyers should consider a more minimalist, nomadic lifestyle – particularly in the looming “new normal”. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

It is time, Lucy Dickens argues, for law firm owners to find a model that is not only better for business, but also for one’s personal life. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by author and Birman & Ride senior associate Ms Dickens to discuss the need to do things differently, particularly as the marketplace and client expectations are evolving at such a rapid pace. Necessary changes, Ms Dickens notes can range from incorporating fixed pricing to building one’s brand by way of public speaking and book writing. The pair also talk about how rejigging one’s business and daily practice approach can bring more fun into the vocational journey and why trial and error is so critical in finding the recipe for success. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Securing a graduate role in one of Australia’s top firms is no easy task, but it’s not entirely out of reach for young students coming through the ranks now. In the fifth episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson chats with a Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) graduate, Audrey Vong, about how she secured the role, what her usual day-to-day looks like at the firm and how other young lawyers can follow her lead.  We chat about some of the initiatives she got to put together as an HSF graduate – which includes launching her own masterclass – and her responsibilities within the firm as a mental health champion.  Audrey also offers up some great tips for making it in the profession and in BigLaw, particularly around finding networks and asking questions whenever you can.  Check out the episode now! If you have any questions about the episode or if there are any topics that you might want us to look into, please reach out – we would love to hear from you!  We’re also always open to new guests so if you have an exciting story to tell, if you’re standing out as a student or graduate, or if you can offer some tips for our young lawyers, get in touch.  You can reach us here: Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Socials: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter or reach out to me directly here.

Prevention of data security issues, Amanda Fennell says, means “having enough detections in place to see something before it happens”. In a post-pandemic world, this is more essential than ever before, particularly for government entities. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Relativity chief security officer Amanda Fennell to talk about the advent of government cloud adoption, why it is so important, and how Australia is faring compared to its global counterparts on this critical issue. The pair also discuss the role of legal departments in facilitating cloud-based storage moving forward, and what challenges and opportunities lie on the horizon in this space, including ransomware. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

For Maria Savvas, the best way to see change in the legal profession has been to roll up her sleeves and do the work to achieve it. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by outgoing president of the Law Society of the Northern Territory, Maria Savvas, to discuss her career to date as a sole practitioner, her tenure with member associations and juggling the aforementioned responsibilities with family and other commitments. The pair also talk about the importance of getting involved in extracurriculars as a lawyer and how it makes one a better legal professional, the looming challenges for practitioners in the territory and what Maria has learned about herself, both personally and professionally. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

With thousands of students coming out of law school with a degree each year, it’s just becoming harder and harder to stand out in the pool of high-achieving, résumé-packed competitors fighting for the same jobs – but it’s not impossible. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson sits down with the winner of Lawyers Weekly’s 2020 Law Student of the Year Sanjay Alapakkam to chat about how he created what has proved to be a stand out application.  We talk through his achievements over the last few years, how he has networked and passed on his own knowledge to younger peers, and how he came to win the Law Student of the Year. This means we’re also talking about tips on how to sign up for your own award nominations and perfecting the application process.  Sanjay and I also discuss the importance of change while still a law student and why it is so important that young minds are contributing to the future of the profession.  “I think there’s something really valuable about being a student. It’s that we bring a fresh perspective. It’s that we can be from the outside looking into the profession and think, ‘Huh, why does it work that way? It doesn’t quite make sense’, and it’s not to detract from the people who are very experienced, but I think that outsider perspective is very important in being able to change the status quo,” he said.  Tune in now! If you have any questions about the episode or if there are any topics that you might want us to look into, please reach out – we would love to hear from you! We’re also always open to new guests so if you have an exciting story to tell, if you’re standing out as a student or graduate, or if you can offer some tips for our young lawyers, get in touch. You can reach us here: Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Socials: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter or reach out to me directly here.

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you by Holman Webb, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by workplace partner Alicia Mataere and insurance partner Lucy Rooney to discuss recent changes to the Work, Health and Safety Act and what those changes mean both for corporates and individuals. The trio delve into the recent removal of certain safety nets, the placing of greater responsibility on the shoulders of those in management, and the steps employers will have to take to better safeguard themselves and their organisations, including comprehensive reviews of contracts and insurance policies. Moreover, the trio discuss the role of insurers moving forward, to what extent the age of coronavirus might influence how best corporates and individuals respond, and how best lawyers can be advising clients to ensure their policies and procedures are covering all bases moving forward. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Student accommodation businesses were “uniquely hit” by COVID-19. For Ben Klug, this time has presented significant challenges but also valuable lessons for general counsel for the post-pandemic world. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Scape general counsel and director of people Ben Klug to talk about how urban living solutions providers like his have fared during the age of coronavirus, how they have had to pivot during this time and what takeaways have been gleaned from such extraordinary circumstances for such businesses. Moreover, the pair discuss the lessons for legal departments, including but not limited to the importance of diversified offerings and future-proofing a business for unforeseen events, the extent to which certainty can be offered to the broader business, and why empathy and understanding is needed to better support both staff and customers.

The Partner of the Year Awards 2020 was hosted as a hybrid event on Friday 27 November with 160 professionals in attendance at The Start in Sydney and others tuning in for a live broadcast via Momentum Media’s virtual ballroom. In conjunction with that hybrid event, Lawyers Weekly is pleased to bring you another podcast, this one with the winner of the Pro Bono Partner of the Year.  Lawyers Weekly deputy editor Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Belinda Hegarty from Commonwealth Bank of Australia, platinum partner of the Partner of the Year Awards, to interview Arnold Bloch Leibler public interest law partner Peter Seidel about his winning of this category, the importance of pro bono work, particularly in the extraordinary year of 2020, how his firm operates and promotes pro bono work, and what motivates him in his daily work. The trio also discuss the findings of CBA’s Legal Market Pulse report, and – leading on from those findings – how best firms can utilise pro bono work to recruit talent, balance pro bono work with profitability, and ensure pro bono forms part of a firm’s training and development. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Antony Rumboll’s view is that the age of coronavirus has resulted in “the most remarkable year” in capital markets. For practitioners in this space, the coming year could well be just as interesting.  In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Baker McKenzie partner Mr Rumboll to discuss the state of affairs in capital markets, what lessons from the global financial crisis were applicable to navigating matters in 2020, the importance of closeness to one’s clients, and how practice in this space could look in the new year. The pair also discuss a trio of masterclasses that Antony will be running in conjunction with Lawyers Weekly in the new year… stay tuned for more information about those sessions! If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

EJ Wise has had an extraordinary and distinguished career, including two tours of duty. Her breadth of military and legal experience has provided unique insights and lessons, both personally and professionally. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Ms Wise to discuss how she got into the Royal Australian Air Force and everything she did along the way in a two-decade career, including time at the Pentagon in the US, her transition into legal practice and establishing herself as an expert in cyber-security law. The pair also discuss how Ms Wise’s background has informed her approach to business and legal practice, the critical need for boutiques to effectively safeguard against ransomware attacks, and what other lawyers can learn from life circumstances far outside the realm of what they are used to. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

In this fortnight’s episode of The Protégé Podcast, an associate professor chats about how important it is for aspiring solicitors and barristers to be aware of their legal duties to ethics in both their professional and personal lives… before it gets out of hand. Australian National University (ANU) College of Law associate professor Vivien Holmes has joined host Naomi Neilson to talk through all things legal ethics for incoming barristers and solicitors, from understanding its importance, recognising the best practices (and the red flags) and responding to tricky requests.  We also chat about a few examples, including Lawyer X and what aspiring lawyers can learn from her and the entire saga– with quite a bit to keep in mind! This episode comes right after the final report from the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants (RCMPI) that detailed the extent of Nicola Gobbo’s legal and ethical breaches and recommended a suite of changes, including altering how it is taught to the profession’s future lawyers.  Check out the episode below! If you have any questions about the episode or if there are any topics that you might want us to look into, please reach out – we would love to hear from you!  We’re also always open to new guests so if you have an exciting story to tell, if you’re standing out as a student or graduate, or if you can offer some tips for our young lawyers, get in touch.  You can reach us here: Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Socials: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter or reach out to me directly here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

The age of coronavirus has had significant consequences upon legal clients across the board, new research says. As a result, clients are both expecting and demanding more “transformative” experiences.  In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by executive chairman George Beaton and operations manager and senior researcher Shanan Kan, both from research and consulting firm Beaton, to discuss how 2020 has impacted upon the clients of lawyers across the board and what new-age client service delivery might look like in a post-pandemic landscape.  The trio also talk about the ways that lawyers can explore and experiment with client services, what approaches should or shouldn’t be adopted, and why such evolutions to client engagement are so exciting. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Cassandra Treadwell has always had a strong sense of justice. Therefore, after a 20-year legal career, she was well placed to enter the not-for-profit space, co-founding an international aid organisation empowering impoverished children through education. In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by former lawyer and co-founder and chief executive of So They Can, Ms. Treadwell, to discuss her legal career and how it continues to inform her NFP work, the critical issues being faced and addressed by her organisation in East African countries, and how and why law can be an altruistic vocational path. The pair also talk about the fundamental importance of education for children in developing countries and how best Australian legal professionals can give back in meaningful, tangible ways. So They Can is a philanthropic partner of Lawyers Weekly, teaming up with the brand for our Women in Law Awards, being hosted next Thursday, 10 December 2020. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Teresa Cleary has had a rich and diverse legal career to date, and now with one year’s experience in a leading global hemp business under her belt, she is excited about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in a post-pandemic world. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Elixinol global general counsel and company secretary Teresa Cleary to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the hemp industry, stigmas that still remain about such alternative healthcare remedies, and how the age of coronavirus opens a window through which legal departments such as hers can better educate society about their products and services. Additionally, the pair talk about Australia’s uptake of medicinal cannabis and related remedies relative to the rest of the world and the duties of corporate counsel in this industry to push their companies forward. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

With pandemic-inspired relief for businesses continuing, it is essential that businesses of all stripes consider and implement idiosyncratic strategies to ensure their viability in the new year and beyond. Those advising said businesses have a critical role to play. In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you in conjunction with our partners at Olvera Advisors, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Olvera co-founder and principal Lucy Vecchio to discuss the state of affairs for insolvency and restructuring reforms as the age of coronavirus continues, what businesses must be actively considering at this juncture and what can be learned from overseas jurisdictions. The pair also discuss the need for position reassessment as the end of the moratorium looms and why 2021 may present windows of opportunities for acquisitions and divestments. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

At a certain point, sole practitioners may find they have too much work on their plates. Knowing how and when to start hiring people, and become a leader of a legal business, is critical. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Legalite Australia principal Marianne Marchesi and Studio Legal principal Jennifer Tutty to chat about their respective legal careers, the circumstances that led to them deciding to hire others, learning that a law firm is a business at heart, and how the age of coronavirus has highlighted opportunities to better collaborate with other legal professionals and ensure your legal business thrives in the new normal. The trio also discuss the importance of “hiring for culture, not hiring for skills”, the importance of wellness (both as a person and a professional), and other lessons learned along the journey of being a leader within a boutique legal practice. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

The Partner of the Year Awards 2020 will be hosted as a live broadcast event on Friday 27 November, and as part of this virtual event, Lawyers Weekly is pleased to bring you a series of podcasts showcasing finalists across numerous award categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly deputy editor Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Shirley Southgate, executive director of Leo Cussen Centre for Law, event partner of the Women in Law Awards, and representatives from two finalists in the Diversity Law Firm of the Year category: Zoe Lynam from Proximity and Genevieve Collins from Lander & Rogers. The quartet discuss what diversity means in the modern legal marketplace, what efforts and initiatives are working and where strategies might need to be re-evaluated, how the age of coronavirus has impacted upon professional and financial investment in advancing diversity and inclusion, and where opportunities might exist for such advancement in a post-pandemic world. Lawyers Weekly will continue to recognise the achievements of talented female professionals in law in 2020 — despite not being able to host everyone in-person. Registration is free for our live broadcast, which will be held on at 7pm AEST on Thursday 10 December. Register now to be a part of the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year 2020 virtual ballroom. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

For the third year in a row, Lawyers Weekly and Governance Institute of Australia are pleased to present an episode about the annual Ethics Index, with this year’s findings showcasing fascinating results about how ethical Australians deem lawyers, judges and law societies to be. In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Governance Institute CEO Megan Motto and governance, human rights and modern slavery legal expert Geraldine Johns-Putra to discuss how ethical perceptions of legal professionals have evolved since 2019, and why said perceptions have changed. Moreover, the trio chat about current and looming responsibilities of lawyers to best serve the communities around them, as well as respond to the ethical perceptions that Australians bestow upon them. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

One young student has challenged the lack of diversity by creating a new organisation that connects African-Australian students from all over Australia.  The legal profession has a big problem with diversity: there’s next to none to speak of. Although the onus for changing it should never be on the shoulders of our young lawyers, one student has addressed it with a new organisation that has already made huge strides in the few short months it has been active.  In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson is joined by fifth year law student and founder of African Legal Connect Australia Nonye Duru to talk about the lack of diversity and why her organisation is critical to the future of the profession. Without organisations like this, that future is looking grim.  We also chat about what it was like to create an organisation like this while still at law school, the opportunities to be found in these experiences and how the whole of law can improve with a little more support from our major legal bodies. This is the second episode in The Protégé Podcast series and comes after our chat with Australian Law Student Association (ALSA) president Nicholas Tsekouras and immediate past president Margaret Cai on the changes they have made in 2020 and what 2021 will bring them. You can listen to the inaugural episode here. If you have any questions about either episode or if there are any topics that you want us to look into, please reach out—we would love to hear from you! We’re also always open to new guests so if you have an exciting story to tell, if you you’re standing out as a student or graduate, or if you can offer some tips for our young lawyers, get in touch!   You can reach us here:  Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Socials: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter or reach out to me directly here. 

Before the onset of coronavirus, sexual harassment in law was still a “very common, prevalent experience”. In a post-pandemic world, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins says, there will be new challenges for legal workplaces to address, including ones that are already emerging. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, of the Australian Human Rights Commission, for a chat about where our legal profession is at in addressing sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct, how the pandemic has had a “gendered impact” upon the personal, professional and fiscal circumstances of lawyers, and the rising rates of digital harassment. The pair also discuss the change nature of leadership within law firms and legal departments and how lawyers must be advising clients about workplace issues, as the legal profession moves to ensure that, in the new normal, all lawyers and legal staff can enjoy safe, supportive and collegiate working environments. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Legal department leaders in telecommunications companies must balance many competing interests and concerns each and everyday. Prioritising decisions based on risk is the best path forward, says one GC.    In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Telstra general counsel Craig Emery to discuss helping a company make informed choices about its risk mitigation, how corporate counsel must impart wisdom and why he is so passionate about the capacity and reach of telecommunications companies to effect meaningful change.    The pair also chat about the broader impact of the age of coronavirus on the telecommunications sector, how legal departments have managed in this time, what lies on the horizon for those departments, and how best leaders can steer their companies in a successful direction. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Maurice Blackburn, is pleased to present a two-part episode exploring all things class actions in 2020 and beyond.  In the second part of this conversation, host Jerome Doraisamy and Maurice Blackburn national head of class actions Andrew Watson dive deeper into the challenges surrounding contingency fees and common fund orders, the duties of leaders in class actions teams at this critical juncture, and the likelihood of shareholder class actions emerging in a post-pandemic world The pair also unpack why a career on the plaintiff side of the table can be a meaningful, inspiring vocational pathway for lawyers interested in class action work. If you haven’t yet listened to part one of this conversation, go back to tune in! If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Maurice Blackburn, is pleased to present a two-part episode exploring all things class actions in 2020 and beyond.  In the first part of this conversation, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Maurice Blackburn national head of class actions Andrew Watson to discuss where the parliamentary inquiry into litigation funding and industry regulation is at, the position of plaintiff firms with regards to that inquiry, and what issues need to be addressed as the new year approaches.  The pair also discuss Mr Watson's vocational journey and what work as a plaintiff lawyer in the class actions space means to him. Be sure to tune in for the second half of this conversation next week! If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Having operated a virtual legal practice for over six years, Emma Heuston knows exactly how to make the ‘new normal’ work. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined Emma Heuston – founder of The Remote Expert and winner of the Thought Leader of the Year Award at the 2018 Women in Law Awards – to discuss her journey of working virtually, what works and doesn’t work, and what Australian practitioners (who are now just getting used to pandemic-inspired workplace changes) can learn from her experience. The pair also discuss the prospect of more remote lawyers in regional and coastal towns around Australia post-pandemic, how emerging leaders in law can better utilise the virtual space and how the legal profession is shifting more broadly. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

In The Protégé Podcast’s first episode, host Naomi Neilson is joined by the Australian Law Students Association (ALSA) president Nicholas Tsekouras and immediate past president Margaret Cai to discuss the initiatives the ALSA has put in place to combat mental health issues and sexual harassment in the profession for young lawyers.  We also talk about the recent higher education bill and what this means for the future of the legal profession, the commitment from ALSA to be the voice of next-generation lawyers, what 2020 has taught them and where it will go in 2021.  Listen now!  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

The age of coronavirus is not just a critical juncture during which legal professionals must be effectively speaking with their target audiences – it is also a time in which meaningful reflection on the value proposition is essential to safeguard against marketplace turbulence and thrive post-pandemic. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Create Design & Marketing director Sascha Moore to discuss the inextricable nexus between well-considered marketing for law firms, legal departments and boutique practices and the success of those businesses, and the strategies that must be employed right now to guarantee such future viability. Moreover, the pair talk about the need for marketing professionals to have a seat at the table, especially for the uncomfortable conversations, and why proper investment in the business value proposition is such an exciting project as the ‘new normal’ looms larger. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Sarah Hine started her career as a lawyer in BigLaw firms, but it wasn’t until she moved across to the in-house arm of such practices that she truly found what she was looking for. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Dentons general counsel Sarah Hine outlines what it means to be a GC for a BigLaw firm, the hurdles that in-house teams in private practice have to overcome, both in the age of coronavirus and more generally, and the pros and cons of working with and for other lawyers. Elsewhere, the pair talk about the critical role that BigLaw GCs have had over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how such professionals will be essential to the success and function of legal practices as the market turns its attention to a post-pandemic world. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

The age of coronavirus has highlighted the need for law firm leaders to ensure they are steering their ships in targeted, business-specific ways, says the reigning Managing Partner of the Year. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Harmers Workplace Lawyers managing partner Michael Harmer to discuss the myriad challenges that have confronted law firm leaders in 2020 and the need to triage competing concerns in order to keep a firm’s head above water. Furthermore, the pair discuss striking the right balance between leading in a particular fashion versus facilitating and encouraging self-leadership within lawyers, and how best managing partners can lead from the front as we look towards a post-pandemic world. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Having worked all kinds of part-time jobs to get through law school, including retail and fruit shops, Elias Tabchouri understands how essential it is to go the extra mile for clients and ensure they know you value them. In this conversation of The Boutique Lawyers Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Macquarie Lawyers principal Elias Tabchouri to discuss his journey into the legal profession, how taking the hard road into practice shaped his philosophy of a lawyer’s duties and the responsibilities of leaders of boutique firms. Moreover, the pair talk about how criminal law firms have had to adapt in the age of coronavirus and the fundamental need to have a deep care for the clients whom one is serving. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you in conjunction with our partners at GlobalX, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by GlobalX chief executive Peter Maloney to discuss the tumultuous past 12 months for Australia’s property market, what it means for lawyers of all stripes, and how they can and should balance considerations about their nest eggs on top of ongoing professional concerns in the midst of the pandemic. Moreover, the pair talk about the uptake of legal technological products and services in the wake of COVID-19, what this has meant for GlobalX’s suite of offerings, how client service delivery is evolving for those utilising GlobalX, and what legal professionals can learn from the experience of tech providers from this time. To learn more about GlobalX, click here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Legal recruitment has been hit hard in the age of coronavirus, but for legal departments and individual lawyers seeking a change, there remain inherent opportunities. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by returning guest and Australian director of G2 Legal, Daniel Stirling, to discuss what’s been happening with recruitment in-house, what businesses and organisations are currently looking for and what is working and not working for prospective candidates. Further, Daniel explains why he feels optimistic about the short-term future of legal recruitment and what the corporate sector has to look forward to. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

The Partner of the Year Awards 2020 will be hosted as a live broadcast event on Friday 27 November, and as part of this virtual event, Lawyers Weekly is pleased to bring you a series of podcasts showcasing finalists across numerous award categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly deputy editor Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Hayden Gordine from Taylor Root, principal partner of the Partner of the Year Awards, and two finalists in the Dispute Resolution Partner of the Year category: Amanda Banton from Banton Group and Patrick Mead from Carter Newell Lawyers. The quartet discuss how the nature and practice of dispute resolution has been upended in the wake of COVID-19, how both Ms Banton and Mr Mead have responded to such changes and subsequently led their teams over the past year, and outline predictions for DR in the looming ‘new normal’. Lawyers Weekly will continue to recognise the achievements of talented professionals in 2020 — despite not being able to gather physically. Registration is free for our live broadcast, which will be held on at 7:30pm AEDT on Friday 27 November. Register now to be a part of the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year 2020 virtual ballroom. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

The Partner of the Year Awards 2020 will be hosted as a live broadcast event on Friday 27 November, and as part of this virtual event, Lawyers Weekly is pleased to bring you a series of podcasts showcasing finalists across numerous award categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly deputy editor Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Hayden Gordine from Taylor Root, principal partner of the Partner of the Year Awards, and two finalists in the Mergers & Acquisitions Partner of the Year category: David Morris from KPMG Law and Dean Katz from Cornwalls. The quartet discuss emerging trends in the M&A space, together with inherent opportunities arising in the wake of COVID-19, as well as how best partners in this practice area can lead the teams under their purview and where both Mr Morris and Mr Katz have found success over the past year. Lawyers Weekly will continue to recognise the achievements of talented professionals in 2020 — despite not being able to gather physically. Registration is free for our live broadcast, which will be held on at 7:30pm AEDT on Friday 27 November. Register now to be a part of the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year 2020 virtual ballroom. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Former ACT attorney-general Bernard Collaery says he never wanted to become a “campaigner or crusader” for civil liberties; rather he has wanted to act for clients “with my best endeavours”. Conspiracy charges brought against him, however, mean that he has been thrust into the spotlight. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Mr Collaery returns to the podcast to provide host Jerome Doraisamy with an update on the proceedings being brought against him by the federal government, what he perceives to be threats to the rule of law – both in Australia and across the globe – and how such changes may impact upon legal professionals of all stripes. Moreover, the pair discuss the extent to which lawyers might have capacity to confront emerging challenges to the rule of law in a post-pandemic landscape, and what is coming next in his trial. This episode follows news earlier today that the Law Council of Australia has offered its support to Mr. Collaery in the face of the closed-door proceedings, it says “offends the principles of open justice”. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

The Partner of the Year Awards 2020 will be hosted as a live broadcast event on Friday 27 November, and as part of this virtual event, Lawyers Weekly is pleased to bring you a series of podcasts showcasing finalists across numerous award categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly deputy editor Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Hayden Gordine from Taylor Root, principal partner of the Partner of the Year Awards, and two finalists in the Corporate Partner of the Year category: Philippa Stone from Herbert Smith Freehills and David Clee from Gilbert + Tobin. The quartet discuss what constitutes a successful partner in corporate practice groups – particularly in the age of coronavirus – as well as reflect on the ongoing issues, challenges, opportunities and trends for lawyers in this space and how best leaders can foster collegiality, productivity and optimal wellness within their teams. Lawyers Weekly will continue to recognise the achievements of talented professionals in 2020 — despite not being able to gather physically. Registration is free for our live broadcast, which will be held on at 7:30pm AEDT on Friday 27 November. Register now to be a part of the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year 2020 virtual ballroom. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

If sole practitioners and SME law firms want to establish long-term, collaborative partnerships with those at the Bar, they must ensure they are conducting themselves in ways befitting such working relationships. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by barrister and accredited mediator Rachael Hempling to discuss what barristers are looking for from practitioners who are briefing them on matters going to court or the mediation process. The pair discuss what works and doesn’t work when it comes to building a partnership and how, in an evolving legal marketplace, such relationships will be critical to the ongoing viability and success of one’s legal practice. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

With remote work and WFH arrangements becoming increasingly mainstream, it is possible that lawyers will also look to buy property and live further away from their physical offices. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Legal Home Loans director Andrew Johnson to discuss the investment options available to legal professionals in the ‘new normal’, including but not limited to buying a home in regional or coastal towns away from the big cities, and how the evolving marketplace has opened up such options for lawyers to consider. The pair further discuss why banks still consider lawyers to be low-risk for lending, which demographics of the legal profession are currently keen to buy property, and the broader advantages lawyers have over other industries when it comes to property investment at this turbulent time. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Two years ago, Gregory Seeto took a leave of absence from work to go travelling in the Americas and then spent six months working in recreational role in The Bahamas. It was, he reflects, the best thing for his career as a corporate counsel. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Life Saving Victoria executive (governance, integrity and legal) Gregory Seeto – who recently won the General Counsel of the Year category at the Australian Law Awards – about how taking a corporate gap year provided him with “renewed vigour” to be a productive and well-rounded legal professional with broader perspective on how best to serve the community around him. Further, the pair discuss life in the not-for-profit space for in-house counsel, how COVID-19 has impacted upon such work and what the NFP landscape will look like in a post-pandemic world. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Post-pandemic, more and more lawyers will be working remotely. As award-winning senior associate Sarah Bullock can attest, one’s remote location can well be anywhere across the globe. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Cornwalls senior associate Sarah Bullock – winner of the SA of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards – to discuss the 16 months she spent working from Toronto, Canada for Australian-based firm Cornwalls, how she negotiated such a working arrangement, and her experience of doing so. Further, the pair discuss what Sarah learned about herself, personally and professionally), from such a vocational journey, her thoughts on similar opportunities for emerging leaders in law in the ‘new normal’, and how they can take advantage of such opportunities. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

In a professional marketplace whereby lawyers can and will by practising outside of the traditional, rigid structures, lawyers in regional locations have myriad chances to establish and maintain successful legal businesses. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Morgan and English Commercial Lawyers partner Annette English to discuss looming opportunities for regional firms and the need to leverage technology to make the most of such opportunities, evolving city-based client needs and expectations, and the prospect of serving as external in-house legal counsel by way of a regional practice. Further, the pair talk about Morgan and English’s recent win in the Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year category at the Australian Law Awards, and also Annette’s advice for regional practices across the country. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

This past year, lawyers and law firms across the country have significantly increased their output with pro bono legal work, reinforcing that practitioners are contributors to the public good. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Australian Pro Bono Centre CEO Gabriela Christian-Hare and head of policy and strategy Jessica Hatherall to discuss the extraordinary volume of community work that legal professionals have completed this past year, how the bushfire season and then COVID-19 impacted upon pro bono and what legal employers did to ensure their community commitments did not fall away. The trio further discuss how pro bono work can and will become easier for lawyers to undertake in the ‘new normal’ and how best legal employers can facilitate this, and why there is so much for lawyers of all stripes to look forward to when giving back. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Company secretary is one of the “most prestigious” advisory roles within a business, and in the ‘new normal’, such roles will be critical to the success and functioning of that business. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by two-time winner of the Company Secretary of the Year category, Jane Bowd, to discuss what constitutes a successful company secretary, how there is a shift away from “old school” thinking about the nature of such roles, and how legal professionals can immerse themselves in such governance work. The pair further discuss Ms Bowd’s professional journey, including her background as a corporate lawyer, the myriad ongoing challenges from COVID-19 and what is on the horizon for company secretaries. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!