The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network explores the myriad issues, challenges, trends and opportunities facing legal professionals in Australia. Produced by Australia’s largest and most-trusted legal publication, Lawyers Weekly, the four shows on the channel – The Lawyers Weekly Show, The Corporate Counsel Show, The Boutique Lawyer Show and Protégé – all bring legal marketplace news to the audience via engaging and insightful conversations. Our editorial team talking to legal professionals and i ...
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Being more empathetic as a practitioner
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While treating clients with respect is a longstanding expectation, there are a number of factors driving a need to employ greater empathy from lawyers. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers partner and head of injury, compensation and employment law Karena Nicholls about her pass…
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Hall & Wilcox’s former head on the firm’s journey, being ‘courageous’, and optimism
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Tony Macvean led national law firm Hall & Wilcox for 17 years. Here, and having recently handed over the leadership mantle, he reflects on his professional journey, observations about the market and Hall & Wilcox’s place in it, and why he is so optimistic about lawyers’ contribution to the community. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Lessons from the first year as a firm owner
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Both personally and professionally, there is much that a firm owner will learn in the first 12 months of operating a legal practice. Here, we unpack some of the headline lessons, surprises, and tricks that one award-nominated practitioner has gleaned. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes M de Mestre Lawyers fo…
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How do buyers and sellers of property view legal professionals?
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In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we explore how lawyers and conveyancers are perceived by property buyers and sellers and what professionals can learn from these findings. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with InfoTrack’s Head of Property Australia, Lee Bailie, about the recently released 2024 …
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Transparency, accountability, and evolving client expectations
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In the current age, clients want (and demand) to know more about their various service providers. Here, we unpack what this means for law firms and how best to strike the right balance for you and your business. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Ruby Assembly director Iolanthe Gabrie and Macedon Ranges F…
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Cyber security, professional conduct and civil liability
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The introduction of minimum cyber security standards in Victoria earlier this year reinforces the fact that educating one’s workforce and implementing optimal frameworks to prevent breaches and attacks is not just good practice – it goes to the heart of one’s professional duties as a lawyer. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome D…
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Down periods in his career have presented personal and professional challenges, but what those periods have taught Peter Muzariri is that “fundamentally, everything is going to be OK”. Here, he unpacks navigating times of hardship, how to move forward as a young practitioner, and meaningfully chasing one’s goals. In this episode of The Protégé Podc…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: The need for clear, easy-to-understand contracts
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There has long been, Gemma Nugent says, a “convention of having long contracts”, particularly in sectors like construction. Clients, however, are seeking legal documentation that is more easily digested and that they can better comprehend – and she is on a mission to provide this. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy w…
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What’s the best legal movie of all time?
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The 20th and 21st centuries have produced some outstanding (and award-winning) legal, or legal-adjacent, motion pictures. Here, we flesh out what makes a good legal movie and why, and what are the best and most enjoyable cinematic experiences involving lawyers. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Keith For…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Maintaining passion as a firm owner
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Maintaining passion and momentum while dealing with the day-to-day grind and challenges of running a business and promoting growth in a regional area can be arduous for firm leaders in any practice area. Here’s how Kymberlei Goodacre does it. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Coffs Law Co. principal soli…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Building trust 101
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It is often said that workers don’t quit their jobs; they quit their bosses. To this end – particularly in the current professional services climate – building and nurturing a trusting workplace environment is fundamental for firm leaders. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Travis Schultz & Partners man…
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Protégé: ‘We all need to back ourselves’
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Right out of high school, Vicky Martin worked as an office junior in a law firm, doing all manner of tasks, including emptying ashtrays and taking the boss’ clothing to the dry cleaners. She ultimately got admitted as a practitioner at the age of 50 and was recently promoted to special counsel. Here, she reflects on her uncommon journey, including …
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Gadens’ head on the BigLaw firm’s strategy (and lessons from Ted Lasso)
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Here, the chief executive and managing partner of Gadens joins to discuss the BigLaw player’s recent national integration, its strategy moving forward, the importance of being “Australian at our core”, and what he’s learnt about leadership from the hit TV show Ted Lasso. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Gadens chief executive and managing partner …
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Navigating the clawback of fees by liquidators
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In the wake of increased insolvencies across the market, particularly in sectors like construction, preferred creditors like legal service providers may see fees paid to them clawed back by liquidators. Here, we discuss the potential impacts on legal businesses and how best to safeguard your firm moving forward. In this episode of The Boutique Lawy…
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Self-promotion and the modern lawyer
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Lawyers promoting their legal practice and broader brand is becoming more commonplace in Australia but is perhaps not as mainstream as in global jurisdictions. Whether tall poppy syndrome or an archaic view of self-promotion, lawyers who modernise brand-building often face reticence or scepticism from certain corners of the legal profession .In thi…
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The right to housing, with a former Supreme Court judge
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Australia’s “housing disaster” could soon turn catastrophic, says former Victorian Supreme Court justice Kevin Bell. To counter this, the nation needs not just legislative action but also a reframing of our collective mindset to view housing not as the Great Australian Dream but as a fundamental right. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, ho…
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Unpacking the 2024 class actions landscape (thus far)
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In the first six months of this year, plaintiff firms have investigated and pursued a “very broad base of claims”, and even though there has been a softening in filing rates for the year-to-date, it will be prudent to maintain a cautious outlook, one BigLaw partner says. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with …
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: The rise (and success) of specialised boutique firms
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In recent years, there’s been a “huge” rise in the number of boutique practices in NSW alone, and such firms, more broadly, are becoming more and more specialised. These trends, together with increased demand from clients for competitive rates, have created a “perfect storm” in which small firms can flourish against the big end of town. In this epi…
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How conflict often stems from relationship issues
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While not all allegations of bullying will meet the legal definition of such misconduct, Max Kimber SC reflects, the raising of those concerns will very likely be indicative of broader relationship issues within the workplace, which all employers would do well to address. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes ba…
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With the new financial year underway, lawyers looking to expand their property portfolios or get on the property ladder should do the “smart yards”, not rest on the laurels of increased borrowing capacity, and ensure they are getting the best deal for themselves in the current market. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisam…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Designing your life as a firm owner
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The new financial year offers business owners a chance to regroup, recalibrate, and determine what comes next. Award-winning sole practitioner Claire Styles says firm leaders must take a more holistic approach to such a process to ensure better outcomes not just professionally but also personally. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host J…
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‘Aggressive’ post-employment restraints and tougher executive-level disputes
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According to one employment law partner, the tone of certain disputes between employers and employees is shifting, with issues at the executive level being fought harder and businesses looking to be more aggressive about enforcing restraints. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Hamilton Locke partner Timoth…
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The Corporate Counsel Show: Growing a global firm’s regional presence
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Mel Storey has been tasked with growing the presence of global tech firm Pax8 in the Asia-Pacific region. Here, she outlines her practical and strategic vision for achieving this goal, how other law department leaders can support broader business growth (geographic or otherwise), being both more and less human at the same time, and why corporate la…
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Reasonable contact of staff under the new Right to Disconnect
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Until such time as the Fair Work Commission sets precedents from test cases, employers may need to err on the side of caution when it comes to the implementation of the new Right to Disconnect. This does not, however, mean leaders in law should be trepidatious – instead, the new laws are an opportunity for optimal leadership. In this episode of The…
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LawTech Talks: Balancing innovation and stability in a growing tech landscape
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In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with PracticeEvolve, we unpack the need for law firms to take a step back and evaluate the value being gleaned from their tech stacks so as to better resolve business operational challenges and maximise opportunities. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with PracticeEvolve’s Head of Sales G…
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In an age of rapid tech advancement, PhD candidate Chantal McNaught is fascinated by the navigation of conflict between law as a profession and law as a business. Zooming out and taking a more holistic approach to the purpose of law is essential, she argues. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with New Zealand-b…
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Protégé: Building genuine connections post-law school
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Once law graduates get out into the profession, the long hours and volume of work can often mean that keeping in touch with friends, including lawyer colleagues, is difficult to the point of feeling isolated. One young lawyer is trying to change that. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Baybridge solicitor Jenn…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Navigating tragedy while running a firm
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Running a successful law firm is trying at the best of times. In the wake of personal and familial tragedy, being a business owner is immensely more difficult. Here, Kelli Martin reflects on how she keeps her firm going while dealing with loss and details what other firm owners can learn from her experiences. (Content warning: This episode contains…
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Better management of interpersonal conflict
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While lawyers are adept at navigating conflict on behalf of clients, they are often ill equipped to deal with their interpersonal conflict, says one barrister and solicitor-turned-mediator and executive coach. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Maria Newport, a “recovering lawyer” now working as a mediator…
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Making Australia the world’s most cyber secure nation
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In this special episode, brought to you by Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, Cyber Daily, Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil unpacks how the Albanese government aims to make Australia the world’s most cyber secure nation by 2030. Minister O’Neil provides host Liam Garman with firsthand insight into upcoming cyber security legislation to keep us safe…
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Unpacking the ‘tidal wave’ of industrial relations reform
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In the wake of voluminous change in the industrial relations space, it is critical to reflect on how such legislative updates will impact workplaces of all stripes and how both employers and employees can navigate such evolutions to working life. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back barrister Ian Neil SC t…
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Specialised remote talent, offshoring, and the future of Australian law firms
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In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with York Hamilton, we explore the upward trajectory of utilising remote talent, offshoring, and broader business automation considerations in Australia’s legal marketplace and how best legal businesses can proceed in the coming year. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with York …
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Living and practising from the heart
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As one who has experienced significant adversity in life, Rugare Gomo understands better than most the importance of not just authenticity and vulnerability but also the imperative to be brave and live and work according to one’s own expectations rather than what might be expected of us by others and broader society. In this episode of The Lawyers …
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In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Naiman Clarke, we explore how best candidates can navigate reviews with their employers regarding salary increases and promotions and what might constitute best practice if one is searching for a new role. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Naiman Clarke director Kristi…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Wearing multiple hats in FY24–25
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Having to wear multiple hats is nothing new for small law firm owners. In the current climate, and against the backdrop of workplace and legislative change, proactivity is fundamental for leaders looking to stay ahead. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Gallant Law founder and principal Lauren Cassimati…
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In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with FeeSynergy, we explore how a firm’s processes can and should be enhanced, including improvements to debtor management, payments, and the overall client user experience. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by FeeSynergy founder and director Miki Simonovski to discuss the ev…
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Better aligning business interests and non-linear pathways
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When faced with the possibility of losing one of her senior lawyers to a leave of absence, Bree Knoester – by her admission – initially adopted a narrow, traditional mindset around what that departure would mean for her firm. Ultimately, however, she resolved to approach the matter from a wellness perspective and be true to her and her firm’s value…
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Protégé: Becoming commercially minded
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Understanding the needs of the business you work for, and becoming more than simply a legal practitioner, is essential for any junior lawyer looking to rise through the ranks. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back UniSuper legal counsel Chloe Giamadakis, an award-nominated in-house lawyer, to discuss how and wh…
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A check-in on various social justice issues across Australia
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Substantial inequities remain across Australian society, including but not limited to homelessness, energy and water justice, and disability rights. Here, we unpack where we’re at in combating pervasive social injustice and what the legal profession can be doing more of. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with …
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Overcoming problematic drinking in the legal profession
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While over-indulgence with alcohol in legal circles is nothing new, it remains somewhat of a taboo topic for lawyers. Overcoming problematic consumption of alcohol is critical for employers and individuals alike to ensure a healthier, happier, and more productive profession. (Content warning: This episode contains content that may be distressing fo…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Navigating the cost-of-living crisis
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For small law firm owners, the stakes are high in tough economic times. Here, we flesh out the impact that the current cost-of-living crisis is having on boutique practices across the country, how best to wade through this period, and why it’s so important to speak with colleagues and knowledge-share. Host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Legalite ma…
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The Corporate Counsel Show: Data readiness in FY25
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In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with TransPerfect Legal, we explore how important data is to businesses in FY25, the importance of good information governance to manage risk, the use of AI in modern legal work, and some advice for in-house teams on how to deal with data before, during and after a dispu…
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The Corporate Counsel Show: Effective communication 101
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Award-winning GC, public speaker, and author Theo Kapodistrias learnt early how essential it was to speak with myriad stakeholders in a language they can all understand. Doing so, he says, opens the door to more successful collaboration and productivity across the board. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes …
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The Corporate Counsel Show: Is the law department at risk of becoming irrelevant?
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In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with LawVu, we explore new and better ways of working for law departments of all stripes and detail practical steps to ensure the legal team is a driving force – particularly at a time of inflection for such professionals. Host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back LawVu chief …
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A leader’s role in cultivating healthy workplaces
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Creating a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive is not just about mitigating risk and exposure – it helps a business provide a better return on investment. Here, a BigLaw partner details the importance of nurturing the workplace and those within it and how to do so. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welco…
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The Corporate Counsel Show: Transform your in-house legal function without tech
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Join us for a special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, in partnership with LegalVision, where we reveal how your law department can streamline high-volume BAU work and focus on impactful tasks without relying on technology. Host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes Emmanuel Giuffre, LegalVision’s Head of Legal and General Manager, to discuss the innovat…
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Who should make decisions about critically ill children?
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Australia requires much more legal clarity when it comes to making decisions in the best interests of critically ill and dying children, argues one author and academic. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Melbourne Law School honorary research fellow Dr James Cameron, who has authored a new book, Critically…
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Purpose and profit: Can partners strike the right balance?
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How can law firm partners, in practices big and small, lead on psychological and psychosocial hazards when remuneration structures revolve around profit generation? Andrew Douglas has ideas for how such workplace leaders can meaningfully dedicate themselves to making a difference for their staff rather than simply relying on slogans. In this episod…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: How DJing helped me build a successful brand and firm
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Jennifer Tutty was once told that she could never be a lawyer and a DJ at the same time. Now, having practised for 20 years and grown a successful practice, she has pertinent guidance for firm owners about how to build one’s brand, put one’s self out there, and flourish. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes ba…
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A day in the life of a cyber partner
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In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Clayton Utz, we reflect on how cyber security and data privacy will, in the future, impact every point of professional life and thus require more forward-looking approaches. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz partner and head of cyber and data governance Br…
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