Given lawyers’ predispositions towards competitiveness and perfectionism, boxing can be a great outlet to not have a healthy outlet and better manage one’s tendencies, but build a new community at the same time. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Corporate Fighter managing director Josh King and Sydney Legal Advisers solicitor Joe Fitzpatrick to discuss the Corporate Fighter program, the holistic health benefits to engaging in boxing for legal professionals and how its lessons can inform one’s working life. Moreover, Joe gives his experience as a lawyer stepping into a boxing ring and outlines why other lawyers should consider it as an activity, while Josh speaks about how boxing complements working professionals across the board. 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 many legal professionals, perfectionism can be a debilitating trait that has flow-on consequences not only for one’s personal life, but their professional capacity to serve their clients. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Megaport senior legal counsel Melissa Scott talks to host Jerome Doraisamy about her experiences with and observations of perfectionism in law, how the age of coronavirus has presented new challenges for managing such perfectionist traits, and how she learned to overcome those traits. Moreover, the pair discuss how best senior lawyers and team leaders can assist junior practitioners during a period in which legal teams are working remotely and why constant vigilance is necessary to stave off demons of perfectionism. 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 many lawyers, COVID-19 has presented numerous professional and financial challenges. Avinash Singh, however, saw an opportunity to purchase a legal practice. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, the new owner and principal of Astor Legal, Avinash Singh, chats with host Jerome Doraisamy about why he wanted to purchase an existing legal practice rather than starting a new one from scratch, the pros and cons of such a decision, and how he managed the process of purchasing. Mr Singh also offered advice to other lawyers who may want to run their own legal businesses, what he learned along the way, and what works and doesn’t work when it comes to the financial, professional and personal complexities of acquiring a law firm. 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!

Law should never be a constraint on who one is – running a firm more in line with one’s personal and professional vision is the surest path to success, says the pair behind the reigning Boutique Law Firm of the Year. On the second episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, Perpetua Kish and Jonathon Naef speak with with host Jerome Doraisamy about opening the doors on their firm 18 months ago, how their approach put them in good stead to not only weather the storm of COVID-19, but thrive during it. The pair also outline their predictions for the boutique legal space in Australia for 2021 and talk about the benefits of starting a new firm with trusted colleagues rather than striking out by one’s self. 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!

She may have just won Dealmaker of the Year at the Australian Law Awards, but Sandy Mak believes that one cannot be a good dealmaker without having the right team in place. In this episode, Corrs Chambers Westgarth partner and head of corporate Sandy Mak joins The Lawyers Weekly Show to discuss, with host Jerome Doraisamy, the importance of having clients who will let you “push the envelope”, building a collegiate and productive team, and how one must lead, rather than simply manage, their practice groups in order to achieve optimal results. Ms Mak also discusses the issues and challenges being faced by dealmaking teams in the age of coronavirus and how best they can weather the storm so as to emerge from the pandemic thriving. 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!

Being a good and successful in-house lawyer means many things. According to Will Daymond, one critical skill is striking the right balance between offering the required support without necessarily involving one’s self in every little matter.   In this episode, Associated British Foods Group APAC group legal counsel Will Daymond joins The Corporate Counsel Show to discuss, with host Jerome Doraisamy, what he’s learned about life as a corporate counsel in the last 12 months and how those experiences led to him winning the In-House Lawyer of the Year category at the recent Australian Law Awards.   Further, Will talks about how life in-house can be a “mental game” and offered advice to emerging counsel across the board about how best to carry one’s self 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!

With the pandemic fast-tracking the transition to digital services across the entire legal sector, merely being online is no longer a competitive edge, and according to Alex Solo, NewLaw firms need to work on the innovation side of their businesses to set themselves apart. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the co-founder of Sprintlaw to talk about the firm's achievements over the past year that ultimately led to being named NewLaw Firm of the Year at this year's Australian Law Awards. Alex shares why the firm employs an online-based business model, whether the lack of in-person service affects its customer service, how NewLaw firms have fared through the current environment compared to other legal sectors, and his predictions for the NewLaw space in a post-pandemic landscape. 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!

Frustrated with the prevalence of mental health issues among lawyers, self-described "accidental wellness advocate" Clarissa Rayward made it her mission to uncover exactly how to balance a successful legal career and a content and fulfilling life. In this inaugural episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, the director of the Brisbane Family Law Centre joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss the idiosyncratic challenges and opportunities for lawyers working in the boutique space. Clarissa explains why personal branding is inextricably linked to one's success as a lawyer, what lessons she's learned from trying out new initiatives, and how the pandemic has provided lawyers with a greater capacity to voice their needs. 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!

Effective marketing is a critical aspect of gearing any business for growth, law firm or otherwise, and is even more important in turbulent times such as the current COVID-19 environment. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by two marketing professionals, Mel Telecican, director of Loyalest, and Louise Sparkes-Howarth, founder of Pineapple Marketing and Promotions. They reveal the core philosophies that drive their respective marketing strategies, how working with legal clients differs from those in other industries, and why engaging an expert might be beneficial to building one's brand. They reflect on the spectrum of marketing approaches they've witnessed in response to the pandemic, the key practical steps that law firms can be taking at this juncture, and the particular platforms that provide valuable ways for firms to engage with their target audiences. 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 wake of the global pandemic, in-house lawyers have been forced to quickly adapt to a vastly different set of circumstances under the "new normal", yet still continue to deliver value, maintain security and uphold best practice. In this episode, the senior manager of legal at Cognizant, Wayne Clarke, returns to The Corporate Counsel Show with host Jerome Doraisamy to delve into the main issues affecting corporate counsel in the current environment, the changing nature of the sector's day to day legal practice, and the new vocational opportunities that have subsequently arisen. Wayne explains how embracing technology has helped his team transition to working remotely, what legal practitioners considering a career in-house should know such a role, and how a prospective corporate counsel can develop the skills to meaningfully contribute to an organisation. 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 episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, leading Australian human rights lawyer Kate Eastman SC talks about her experience as counsel assisting in the ongoing Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. Tune in to hear about the issues that led to the establishment of the royal commission, how the hearings process has been impacted by the pandemic, and how the forced implementation of technology has affected access for people with different disabilities. Kate shares her perception of how well Australia's legal profession supports people with disability, explains how small, well-intentioned ableist comments can be an impediment to inclusion and equal opportunity, and reflects on whether a post-pandemic landscape will better suit lawyers with disabilities.

With the Australian Law Awards 2020 set to occur as a Live Broadcast event on Friday, 7 August at 7pm, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the partners and finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly's Emma Ryan is joined by Neill Brennan, managing director at Augusta Ventures, which is the Gold Partner of the Australian Law Awards 2020. Also featured in this podcast are two finalists in the Dispute Resolution Team of the Year category, Rob Silberstein and Paul Buitendag, who share how they are feeling about having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards. Have you secured your place to the first-ever Live Broadcast experience for the Australian Law Awards? Despite not being able to travel freely across the country, we will continue to celebrate this year's leading legal professionals. Register for FREE today and join us from your boardroom, office or even lounge room!

As the global chief executive of King & Wood Mallesons, Sue Kench's mantra of "Not too soon, not too late" has guided the BigLaw firm into making timely, considered decisions in response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, she joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss the unique set of challenges faced by law firms on the big end of town in the wake of COVID-19, the importance of striking a balance between immediate and longer term strategies, and the opportunities that have risen out of the pandemic. Sue outlines how BigLaw firms can look after their staff's holistic wellbeing, how she sees the nature of client service delivery evolving, and her advice to the emerging generation of lawyers about pursuing a career in BigLaw. 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!

According to Marina Yastreboff, making use of new technological products can not only make legal processes more convenient, but can completely transform the nature of how lawyers service their clients. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, the NSW president of the Australian Society for Computers and Law and legal counsel at UNSW joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss the key issues at the intersection between society, technology and the law. Tune in to hear Marina talk about the role of in-house lawyers in addressing bias, inclusiveness and discrimination, the importance of forward planning the incorporation of technology into legal practices, and how the pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for lawyers to adapt to new technology. 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 the Australian Law Awards 2020 set to occur as a Live Broadcast event on Friday, 7 August at 7pm, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the partners and finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly's Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Professor George Williams, dean of UNSW Law, which is the Principal Partner of the Australian Law Awards 2020. Also featured in this podcast are two finalists in the Partner of the Year category, Connie Chen and Daniel Dalli, who share how they are feeling about having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards. Have you secured your place to the first-ever Live Broadcast experience for the Australian Law Awards? Despite not being able to travel freely across the country, we will continue to celebrate this year's leading legal professionals. Register for FREE today and join us from your boardroom, office or even lounge room!

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Meredith Campion from Allen & Overy unpacks the interest findings out of the firm's recent report charting the impact of COVID-19 on mergers and acquisitions. Meredith joins host Jerome Doraisamy to take a closer look at the changes in volume and value of M&A deals in the wake of the pandemic, the sectors that have been most significantly affected, and the creative methods that buyers and sellers are using to progress deals under current restrictions. They also discuss why M&A has been so susceptible to the impacts of the coronavirus, how Australian M&A has fared relative to the rest of the Asia-Pacific region, and the positive developments that have come out of the pandemic. 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 the Australian Law Awards 2020 set to occur as a Live Broadcast event on Friday, 7 August at 7pm, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the partners and finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly's Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Professor George Williams, dean of UNSW Law, which is the Principal Partner of the Australian Law Awards 2020. Also featured in this podcast are two finalists in the Managing Partner of the Year category, Andrea Michaels and Genevieve Collins, who share how they are feeling about having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards. Have you secured your place to the first-ever Live Broadcast experience for the Australian Law Awards? Despite not being able to travel freely across the country, we will continue to celebrate this year's leading legal professionals. Register for FREE today and join us from your boardroom, office or even lounge room!

With the Australian Law Awards 2020 set to occur as a Live Broadcast event on Friday, 7 August at 7pm, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the partners and finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly's Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Professor George Williams, dean of UNSW Law, which is the Principal Partner of the Australian Law Awards 2020. Also featured in this podcast are two finalists in the Law Firm of the Year category, Sean King and Hugh Griffin, who share how they are feeling about having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards. Have you secured your place to the first-ever Live Broadcast experience for the Australian Law Awards? Despite not being able to travel freely across the country, we will continue to celebrate this year's leading legal professionals. Register for FREE today and join us from your boardroom, office or even lounge room!

While a second wave of COVID-19 cases in Australia might mean that the current crisis is still far from over, KPMGs global head of legal services, Stuart Fuller, is well placed to make some educated predictions for a post-pandemic marketplace. Stuart joins host Jerome Doraisamy in this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to unpack why the digital realm is so critical to legal businesses in navigating the challenges of COVID-19, how legal practitioners can strike a good balance between client experience and digitisation, and how "collabortition" will play a part in improving outcomes for businesses. Stuart shares his insights into whether the push towards automation will happen across the entire legal profession, how legal teams have demonstrated their value and necessity in decision making processes, and what opportunities for lawyers lie on the other side of this crisis. 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 episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Justin Moses explains how working as a corporate counsel in a not-for-profit differs to more commercially focused environments. Tune in to hear Justin and host Jerome Doraisamy discuss his role as the sole in-house lawyer at the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME), the business' emphasis on social imperatives, and the impacts of COVID-19 on the organisation. Justin delves into the extent to which not-for-profits utilise legal operations, the major issues that such organisations will have to address on the other side of the pandemic, and some advice to lawyers looking to enter the in-house not-for-profit space. 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 episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Marque Lawyers' newest partner, Kiera Peacock, reveals how she managed to reach this extraordinary career milestone at such a young age. Kiera joins host Jerome Doraisamy to share her vocational journey from paralegal to partner, the advocacy opportunities she's had while working at Marque Lawyers, and initiatives she has implemented within the firm in response to COVID-19. Kiera reflects on the importance of being part of an organisation that aligns with one's personal values, explains how billing methods can affect one's progression within a firm, and provides some advice to other young lawyers coming through the ranks. 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!

While the pandemic-triggered uncertainty has left a lot of SMEs in a state of panic and stagnation, Damien Hodgkinson maintains that the smartest law firms are taking advantage of this time to assess, restructure, and ultimately grow their businesses. Damien is one of the founders and principals of Olvera Advisers and he joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to talk about how the newly established boutique advisory firm is providing support to small businesses experiencing distress under the turbulent circumstances. Damien outlines some of the services offered by Olvera Advisers, the economic implications of the impending end of government support packages, and the most important issues for law firms to address to set themselves up to thrive on the other side of COVID-19. 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!

Given the unprecedented nature of the current crisis, including force majeure clauses to cover a global pandemic in commercial lease contracts was not widely considered until very recently, leaving many legal practices with large, empty offices and continuing rental obligations. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Kai Schindlmayr and Holly Bailey from Kernel Property to discuss the key issues they are witnessing in the market right now as well as their insights into which types of firms are suffering the most, the strategies that law firms could implement to leverage available opportunities, and how commercial lease contracts can be adapted to be more flexible into the future. 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 former member of the Kansas State Senate and Kansas House of Representatives and the first African American to study a juris doctor at Monash University, Donald Betts Jr's goal in life is to inspire service in the public interest. The legal services executive at Norton Rose Fulbright joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to discuss his journey to becoming the youngest senator in the history of the state of Kansas, the pieces of legislation he introduced during his service, and why he decided to shift from politics into law. Donald reflects on the Black Lives Matter movement's importance both in the United States and right here in Australia, which local organisations are leading the way in driving actual change, and how lawyers and businesses can actively work on diversity and societal reform. 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 episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, the president of the Australian Bar Association, Matthew Howard, unpacks how the coronavirus crisis has been affecting barristers across the country. Matthew talks with host Jerome Doraisamy about how well prepared the Bar was for remote working conditions, what barristers are doing to remain connected under social distancing regulations, and what measures the respective bar associations have put into place to support barristers' wellness. He explains how the uptake of technology will provide increased access to justice in a post-pandemic world, what key learnings for barristers have come out of the current crisis, and why becoming a barrister should still be considered by emerging lawyers. 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!

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Theo Kapodistrias delves into the experience of junior in-house lawyers in the age of COVID-19. The three-time winner of Lawyers Weekly awards and lawyer at the University of Tasmania joins host Jerome Doraisamy to talk about his personal journey into the in-house legal space as well as the challenges being experienced by junior counsel during the current crisis. Theo reflects on the general sense of wellness amongst younger lawyers at the moment, shares some tips for junior legal counsel on effective communication, and explains how to make the most of the opportunities provided by working remotely. 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!

According to the president of the Law Council of Australia, Pauline Wright, COVID-19 has truly highlighted the need for change within the Australian legal sector, particularly, the importance of a federal charter of human rights. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the president of the Law Council of Australia, Pauline Wright, to discuss how the pandemic has impacted the legal profession, which sectors have been affected most significantly, and what actions the Law Council has taken in response to the current crisis. Pauline reflects on why Australian big law firms haven't been especially vocal about Indigenous access to justice in response to international unrest, what actions law firms should be taking to address these issues, and what to expect from the Law Council as we begin to emerge from the crisis. 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 episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, the principal and founder of Her Lawyer, Courtney Bowie, unpacks the impacts of the global pandemic on the health and wellbeing of legal practitioners. The recent winner of the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 award for Wellness Advocate of the Year joins host Jerome Doraisamy to share how her personal struggles with mental health led to her advocacy work for the health and wellbeing of lawyers. Courtney outlines how firms can look after their employees under remote working conditions, how young lawyers can advocate for themselves and their colleagues in this time, and her level of optimism for the legal profession 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!

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, the general counsel and chief strategy officer for Croesus Holdings Group, Garry Taylor, delves into the development of a new scenario for how Australian corporations operate once we emerge out of the coronavirus crisis - by "going global". Garry joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss what an international business expansion actually entails, why such a prospect might pertain to Australian corporations in particular, and how a GC can manage their department in taking on such a task. Garry explains why hiring and training young employees is critical, outlines why he advocates for having a GC on the board of any corporation, and shares his sentiment towards a post-pandemic legal sector.

COVID-19 has triggered a dramatic transformation of traditional professional industry practices, but according to Plexus associate commercial director Sam Burrett, this could inadvertently create a better future for those operating in the legal sphere. Sam joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to unpack the key trends that have been accelerated as a result of the pandemic, how vocational paths for lawyers have evolved over the last decade, and the kinds of new opportunities and work practices that are now emerging. Sam shares some practical tips for legal professionals to find out about such pathways, outlines the meaning of the term "legalpreneur", and conveys his predictions about the legal landscape 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!

With the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event Friday May 29th, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan is joined by Dr Katharine Kemp from UNSW Law, Gold Partner of the 30 Under 30 live broadcast awards, and two finalists who discuss their time within the technology space, and share how they feel having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards.

With the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event Friday May 29th, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan is joined by Phillip Hunter from Carlyle Kingswood Global, Gold Partner of the 30 Under 30 live broadcast awards, and two finalists who discuss their time within the corporate counsel (large business) space, and share how they feel having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards.

Well before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Australia's legal sector had a significant oversupply of lawyers relative to the work available. This has only been exacerbated by the current crisis, and according to Sam Coupland, it's affecting the appetite for law firm mergers. The director of FMRC joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this week's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to break down how a law firm consolidation works, why a firm might be looking to acquire or be acquired, and what kinds of firms are most suited to a merger. Sam explains how the pandemic has been impacting the appetite for consolidation in the legal space, steps that firms can take towards engaging in an acquisition, and how he predicts the legal marketplace will look in a post-coronavirus 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!

While the coronavirus pandemic has seen many businesses struggle to adapt to working from home, others have found the transition to be relatively smooth, without any compromise in quality of work or productivity. Such is the case for general counsel and company secretary Sarah Turner, who joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to outline how she has led her team through the everchanging regulatory circumstances. Sarah and Jerome discuss the key challenges that in-house teams are facing at the moment, the complex nature of dealing with multiple jurisdictions and their respective regulations, and how the lessons learnt from this lockdown period might change legal industry practices into the future. 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 the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event on Friday, 29 May, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan, is joined by principal partner of the awards Hayden Gordine from Taylor Root, and two finalists who discuss their time within the dispute resolution and litigation space, and share how they feel having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards.

In April, Momentum Intelligence conducted a major survey to understand how the coronavirus pandemic has been affecting the nation's small businesses across seven different industries. Head of strategy at Momentum Intelligence, Michael Johnson, joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to analyse the findings of the MyBusiness COVID-19 Sentiment Survey, revealing how lawyers' revenue, workload volumes, and mental health situations have been impacted. Tune in to find out how the legal sector compares to other industries, the level of optimism amongst lawyers when looking to the future, and how business leaders can set themselves up to thrive 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!

With the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event on Friday, 29 May, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan is joined by principal partner of the awards Hayden Gordine from Taylor Root and two finalists who discuss their time within the construction and infrastructure space. They share how they feel about having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards, discuss the trends that they are seeing for their clients amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they expect the sector to change in the months ahead. Hayden also shares what he is seeing as law firms evolve to navigate the “new normal”, and they offer their advice to young lawyers concerned about the current economic climate.

Business development is critical for the growth of any legal practice, but in the midst of a global pandemic, firms are necessarily shifting their focus towards looking after clients, rather than selling new products or services. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by principal of Prodonovich Advisory, Sue-Ella Prodonovich, to unpack the four pillars of growing a practice and how COVID-19 has affected business development in the legal profession. Sue-Ella explains which demographics are being most heavily impacted by the coronavirus, some of the practical ways that lawyers are adapting to the new normal, and how the incorporation of digital practices into the legal profession can be seen as an opportunity. 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!

According to research undertaken by KPMG's forensic team, organisations are significantly more susceptible to fraud and corruption in the wake of the coronavirus. KPMG Forensic partner Dean Mitchell joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to shed some light on the key trends he's noticing in the forensic space, explain the notion of the "fraud triangle", and identify why the pandemic is giving rise to increased rates of fraud and corruption. Dean also delves into which parties are the predominant perpetrators of these activities, the dangers of diverting attention away from fraud and corruption controls, and how forensic teams can best collaborate with legal teams to ensure better outcomes. 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 anticipation of the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020, which will take place as a live broadcast event on Friday, 29 May, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan is joined by principal partner of the awards Hayden Gordine from Taylor Root and two banking and finance category finalists who discuss their journey into the sector. Hayden shares about the importance of the awards to the team at Taylor Root, discusses the issues impacting lawyers in the current economic climate and finds out one-on-one how the category finalists felt making it as nominees.

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman unpacks the overall impact of COVID-19 on Australia's legal landscape. Mr Speakman and host Jerome Doraisamy discuss how NSW has fared since the outbreak of the pandemic, which sectors have been hit the hardest, strategies for adjusting to the 'new normal', and the lasting influence of newly introduced changes in a post-pandemic world. They also delve into the effects of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of practitioners, how the pandemic has shaped Mr Speakman's own work practices, and some advice to lawyers who might be apprehensive about what the future of the profession looks like. 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 a philosophy grounded in agility, flexibility and the implementation of new technology, NewLaw firms are perhaps better placed to navigate some of the challenges triggered by the coronavirus than traditionally modeled legal practices. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the director and founder of Law Squared, Demetrio Zema, to discuss why he decided to start his own firm, what his team has achieved over the past four years, and how his practice has been impacted by the ongoing pandemic. Demetrio shares the biggest hurdle his firm has faced in the transition to working remotely, how he manages his personal responsibility for keeping his team on track, and how the NewLaw sector will learn and grow from this 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!

In the unprecedented era of COVID-19, it is critical for GCs and managers to be taking special care around the mental health and wellbeing of their in-house teams. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the general counsel and company secretary at carsales.com.au Nicole Birman to discuss how she and her team are adjusting to working from home, what measures she has put in place to support her team through this time, and how the business handles the influx of new information around government policies. Nicole also explains what her duty as company secretary entails, how she balances her roles as both a GC and a board member, and how legal counsel can identify new opportunities to contribute to their teams. 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's difficult to imagine that reality TV stars and lawyers have all that much in common, but according to "Survivor All-Stars" runner-up and barrister Sharn Coombes, the skill sets are more synonymous than they appear. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Sharn joins host Jerome Doraisamy to reveal what inspired her to apply for the show, the difficulties of balancing her contractual obligations to Survivor and her duties to her clients, and how she kept herself intellectually stimulated throughout her experience on the island. Sharn also shares why Survivor strengthened her skills as a barrister, how she predicts COVID-19 will affect lawyers' resilience, and whether her celebrity status influences the dynamics in court proceedings. 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!

International humanitarian lawyer and former war crimes prosecutor Rabia Siddique believes that anyone has the ability to create "ripples of change", and it was this belief that set her on a path to provide justice and equality to those who most needed it. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Rabia joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss her incredible career influenced by a feeling that she was "destined to help others". A story that saw her overcome racial discrimination, sexual abuse, become the prime target of a terrorist attack, and in a legal battle with the British army and government. Rabia shares her passion to bring the values of ethics and humanity back to the foundations of the legal profession, unpacks the choices that we face in a climate governed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and why she believes that legal professionals need to be asking, now more than ever, "How can we be of service?". Content warning: This episode contains content that may be distressing or disturbing to some listeners – listener discretion is advised. 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 are - by virtue of their professional standing - better placed than others to secure home loans. But that does hold true in the age of coronavirus? In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Legal Home Loans director of sales Cullen Haynes returns for a chat with host Jerome Doraisamy about marketplace trends in the wake of COVID-19, what it means for lawyers looking to buy and/or sell property, and how they can respond admits cuts to staff and salary taken place at some of Australia's biggest law firms. 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!

Successfully navigating the often competing priorities between that of in-house counsel and private practice teams can be challenging, but also very rewarding for both parties. McCabe Curwood principal Chiara Rawlins joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to explain how to nurture strong relationships in such collaborations. Chiara outlines the in-house team characteristics that make for effective communication, the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on her practice, and the litigation trends she predicts in the wake of the crisis. 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!

According to Dr Senthorun Raj, the prescriptive, dogmatic way in which legal professionals are trained to think ignores the critical role of emotion embedded into every aspect of the legal system. The author of 'Feeling Queer Jurisprudence: Injury, Intimacy, Identity' joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly show to unpack the importance of emotional literacy in creating a more just and inclusive legal framework. Dr Raj sheds light on the nexus between emotion and LGBTIQ rights, how the law world has responded to his work, and the ways in which tertiary institutions and senior practitioners can better equip the lawyers of tomorrow. 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!