Here, the new managing partner of national law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley reflects on his journey as a practitioner, optimal client service delivery, why the firm is in a "great place" in the market, and what lawyers of the future need to look like.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Colin Biggers & Paisley's managing partner, Dr Andrew Murray, about his unintended entry into and journey in law, the driving force for him as a practitioner, the presence of impostor syndrome, his leadership approach, and how one learns to become a managing partner of a national firm.

Murray also delves into the firm's position in the market, his vision for it moving forward, why the firm will continue investing in particular practice areas, balancing growth with maintaining the right culture, headwinds on the horizon, managing a multi-generational workforce, why diversity is so essential, lessons from 2025 and predictions for the year ahead, and what it means to be a great lawyer.

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In a profession where burnout and mental health struggles have become all too routine, Tammi McDermott warns that mental health literacy isn't just essential for the next generation of legal leaders – it demands action and support from the entire profession to spark the urgent, transformative change law desperately needs

In a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Tammi McDermott, the founder of Lawnch and a board member of the mental health charity LIVIN, about the alarming rate of mental health challenges among lawyers, explains why this issue drives her passion for making mental health literacy a core skill for lawyers, calls out the profession's tendency to sideline mental health, and unpacks how genuine change can only happen when firms start prioritising their people over clients and billable hours.

McDermott also reflects on how little progress has been made in the way mental health is addressed in law since she first entered the profession, praises the younger generation of lawyers for reshaping the narrative by prioritising their wellbeing, calls on legal leaders to take responsibility for driving change by starting with more open conversations about mental health in the workplace, and emphasises that emotional preparedness and mental health awareness are just as vital as technical expertise for the next generation of legal leaders.

In a demanding and high-stakes profession like law, Irene Kuo stresses the importance of finding and cultivating a supportive network – connections that not only help you navigate challenges but also empower you to grow, succeed, and truly thrive in your career.

In a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Irene Kuo, director of prime contract management at Fluor Australia and immediate past president of the Western Australia division of the ACC Australia, about how Legally Blonde sparked Kuo's interest in law, the hurdles she faced moving from Taiwan to Australia as a child, and explains how discovering her own support network in the legal profession allowed her to "survive" and thrive in a law firm.

Kuo shares insights on how to build and nurture a network within the legal profession, emphasises that while some connections may fade over time, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, shares the benefits of surrounding yourself with a supportive tribe throughout your legal career, stresses the importance of starting to cultivate your own tribe even at university, and highlights that the key to building an effective network requires self-reflection, understanding the types of people you work best with, and being your authentic self around them.

Tomorrow (Saturday, 8 March), Western Australians will head to the polls to elect their next government, in what is being seen as a bellwether for the upcoming federal election. Here, the president of the state's Law Society details what law reforms and justice outcomes lawyers in the Wildflower State most want to see.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Law Society of Western Australia president Gary Mack about the myriad professional hats that he wears – including serving as the mayor of a Perth-based town – what being a mayor has taught him about legal service, the state of affairs for those out west, and why this state election is a unique one.

Mack also delves into the four pillars of the WA Law Society's election platform – a well-functioning legal system, youth justice reform, criminal justice reform, and civil justice reform – why it is so essential for the next state government to address these, and how optimistic he is that the state's Law Society can work collaboratively with the incoming government.

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With the rapid evolution of social media and dating applications, workplace policy relating to employee conduct can become somewhat of a contentious issue whereby the boundaries between one's professional and personal life are blurred.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Carly Stebbing, principal and founder of employment law platform Resolution123, to explain how case law has developed around professional implications for personal misconduct, why screenshot capabilities affect what is deemed private and public, and factors that typical workplace policy consider to be breaches of employee conduct.

Carly details distinctions between the LaLegale and Israel Folau cases, how putting one's views into a public domain differs from sharing personal preferences on a dating app, and provides her recommendations for how lawyers should conduct themselves to avoid any potential professional penalties.

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Senior manager of legal at Cognizant, Wayne Clarke didn't originally plan for a career in the in-house legal space, but after "falling into" the sector he has since become an advocate for the opportunities that the in-house sector could offer to the right law graduates.

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Wayne joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss the path that his career followed, why he places such importance on continued education within the workforce, and why for law graduates it is no longer just about having good grades.

He shares his thoughts on the shortfalls in the legal education system educating graduates for the workforce, how those looking to enter the legal space can make an informed decision if the in-house sector is right for them, and discusses the changes likely to impact graduates in the coming years.

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Legal professionals face the constant ethical dilemma of trying to reconcile their compliance with the law with that of the conscious of society, the clients and businesses they represent, and their own moral take on justice.

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Steve Mark AM, former NSW legal services commissioner and former president of the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW, and Professor Deen Sanders OAM, partner at Deloitte.

Deen and Steve tackle the contentious topic of ethics in both the rule of law and the legal profession, exploring a number of cases that exemplify a loss of humanity, what steps lawyers, law schools and firms can take to improve ethical practice, and why they remain optimistic about the future of the humanistic aspect of the legal realm.

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According to Danielle Kelly, health and wellbeing strategies in the professional services sector need to shift from a reactionary, first-aid response to more proactively tackling systemic issues.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the head of diversity and inclusion at Herbert Smith Freehills to discuss how her firm's attitude towards wellness strategies has evolved over the last decade.

Danielle elaborates on the positive impact of HSF's mental health champions for workplace culture, how the implementation of a global mental health strategy addresses diversity and inclusion, and suggests further actions for facilitating optimal wellness in big corporate.

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According to Elizabeth Espinosa, the only way to effectively improve your profession or your community is by rolling up your sleeves and getting involved.

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Elizabeth joins host Jerome Doraisamy to share her journey from private practice to becoming the 2019 president of The Law Society of New South Wales and the current general counsel and manager of governance, legal services and procurement at Liverpool City Council.

Elizabeth outlines the commonalities between her roles in each of the organisations, provides advice for in-house lawyers who want to be more involved in extracurricular activities but feel strapped for time, and explains how local councils deal with the challenge of resourcing.

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The professionalisation of competitive video gaming known as eSports has generated a burgeoning area of legal activity that spans across multiple practice areas.

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Mat Jessep, principal of Game Legal, to talk about how he became involved in eSports law, its key commonalities and differences in comparison to sports law, and the range of opportunities for lawyers looking to enter this space.

Mat also explains the legal issues raised by the lack of an international governing body for the sector, the range of implications on data and privacy within the eSports realm, and why some teams are currently struggling with commercial viability.

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The Australian Pro Bono Centre is the national peak body for pro bono legal services, encouraging and supporting lawyers across the country to be involved in skilled volunteering in a myriad of ways.

Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the Centre's CEO, Gabriela Christian-Hare, on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to discuss how Australian lawyers compare to the rest of the world in the number of pro bono hours undertaken, why it's necessary to allocate time to pro bono work on a regular basis, and the most crucial factors to the success of a firm's pro bono program.

Gabriela also outlines why it's important for sole practitioners, barristers and in-house counsel to engage in pro bono work, how technological developments have changed the pro bono landscape, and how lawyers can be involved in such work without sacrificing their own wellbeing.

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Senior in-house counsel Claire Bibby joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to take a deep dive into the key trends she foresees for the in-house sector this year.

Claire explains why climate change liability risk has become such a prominent issue for in-house lawyers, how royal commissions and inquiries have prompted an increase in professional negligence claims, and why in-house pro-bono work might rise with the implementation of new initiatives and guidelines.

She also shares her predictions around a surge in in-house industrial relations claims, the potential implementation of policy in regards to gender pay gap transparency, and moreover, how all these issues can be perceived as opportunities for growth in the in-house space.

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Now in its 10th year, Relativity Fest in Chicago has grown from just 100 attendees to 2,000, but its mission to educate and connect the e-discovery community has not changed one bit.

Host Will Magee is joined by Relativity's VP of marketing Shawn Gaines on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to delve into the history, growth and future projections of the conference, recorded live in Chicago from Relativity Fest 2019.

Shawn shares how Relativity Fest provides networking opportunities for legal and tech professionals, explains why Relativity is "obsessed" with feedback, and reveals some standouts from the Innovation Awards nominees.

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While the adoption of new technology has been an ongoing focal topic within the legal space over the last few years, many firms and in-house teams are only using a fraction of their new platforms' capabilities.

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show recorded live at Relativity Fest, host Will Magee sits down with KordaMentha's executive director, Grant Whiteley, and partner and head of forensic technology, Andrew Malarkey.

Andrew and Grant evaluate Australian law firms' progress on transitioning to emerging technology in comparison to the rest of the world, discuss recent software developments that are able to identify emotion in email exchanges, and explain why the human element is still needed in order to accurately interpret data gleaned from algorithms and AI.

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Earlier this week, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) released its second annual breakdown of gender pay gaps in large Australian businesses. Here, Lawyers Weekly dives into the law firm data and what it says about where the profession is at in tackling salary inequity.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Lawyers Weekly senior reporter Naomi Neilson to discuss the brand's coverage of the WGEA data release, the key takeaways pertaining to BigLaw firms in Australia, the broad differences in performance between firms, and how the legal profession is faring relative to other sectors.

Doraisamy and Neilson also discuss flaws in the WGEA methodology as it pertains to the inclusion of partnership salaries, how individual practitioners can and may interpret the latest data, why the profession must remember that achieving pay parity is a long-term project, overcoming self- and societal stigmas, and why Lawyers Weekly will be keeping a close eye on future senior appointments in firms, and how those firms respond to the global pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the past president and former non-executive director of the Governance Institute of Australia, Trisha Mok, to discuss the practical ways that corporate entities can improve diversity across the in-house sector.

Trisha discusses the networking organisation Women On boards, how a shift to a more female inclusive environment is beneficial in more ways than just "ticking a box", and explores the inclusiveness of other arms of diversity such as race, sexuality and disability.

The pair also discuss the future changes likely to impact the industry, whether diversity inclusiveness is headed in the right direction, and why in-house counsel is an attractive area for a wide range of new legal professionals.

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In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show recorded live on site at Relativity Fest, host Will Magee joins Stuart Hall, Asia Pacific team lead for creativity, to discuss their offerings as an e-discovery software vendor.

He outlines their Relativity One platform, how the uptake has been to utilizing the cloud technology, and explains the skepticism from some to adopt an online storage platform.

Stuart unpacks the technology that they have built into their products, what they have set to happen before Relativity Fest 2020, and how you can gain access to their technology.

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With a higher paycheque can often come complacency, however it's important for senior legal practitioners to actively make wiser financial choices to buy themselves choices down the track.

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the founder of financial advice firm On Your Own Two Feet, Helen Baker, to explain how senior lawyers across different legal demographics can maximise the finances they have at their disposal.

Helen shares the wellness implications for lawyers who don't have their finances in order, her five foundations for effective financial management, and practical strategies for senior lawyers to begin implementing these principles.

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A law degree provides a pathway to a plethora of different roles in the legal world, each requiring adequate training for new recruits to learn about the job's unique expectations and skills.

Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by in-house counsel and founder of The Learned Crew, Jessie Porteus, on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to delve into the reasons why thorough training is such a valuable investment of resources for in-house departments in particular, outline the most effective methods for in-house teams to train their new lawyers, and provide additional advice for new entrants into the in-house space.

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In 1928, a massacre of Indigenous Australians occurred in Central Australia and the Board of Inquiry that was appointed to investigate the case exonerated the three police officers responsible for the killings.

Managing partner at Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley, was shocked to discover this underreported miscarriage of justice, penning the story of this mass-killing in his new book, Coniston.

Michael talks with host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show about the legal history of this particular case, why it's imperative for legal professionals to examine such incidents of discriminatory practice, and how delving into this topic has impacted his work professionally.

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The pelvic mesh class action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson affected thousands of women who suffered life-altering complications from the prolapse mesh and incontinence tape products.

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Shine Lawyers practice leader, Rebecca Jancauskas, who headed what is widely considered to be the largest women's health class action in Australia's history.

Rebecca shares the implications of the judgement outcome on how product claims will be determined in Australia moving forward, the strategies firms can use to advertise to prospective class action claimants, and her personal journey of running such an involved trial while adjusting to being a mother for the first time.

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With such an abundance of new technologies available for Australian legal professionals, the task of cutting through the noise to find the best fit can seem overwhelming.

Xakia CEO and president of the Australian Legal Technology Association, Jodie Baker, joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to explain why the technology landscape can be particularly difficult to navigate for in-house counsel, the importance of clear communication in finding the appropriate service solutions, and other initiatives that are available to help in-house lawyers address the excess of options.

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Lawyers are renowned to perpetuate unhealthy habits around nutrition, which can be profoundly detrimental to one's mood, energy levels and overall wellbeing.

Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by lawyer-turned-nutritionist Monique Cormack on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to discuss her personal journey in the legal realm, why she turned a passion for nutrition into a career, and how her skills as a lawyer have provided a foundation for becoming a proficient nutritionist.

Monique also explains the flow-on professional benefits from strong nutritional habits, provides advice to time-poor lawyers on healthy eating strategies, and suggests how law firms can better support individuals to ensure proper nutrition.

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Ethical perceptions of professional services can be influenced by everything from popular culture to industry scandals to personal experiences.

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show brought to you by the Governance Institute of Australia, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the Governance Institute of Australia's general manager of policy and advocacy, Catherine Maxwell, and the director and general counsel at Lodestar Legal, Simone Tierney.

They analyse the key findings of the Governance Institute's Ethics Index for 2019 pertaining to the legal profession, the reasons why lawyers might be perceived less ethically than they deserve, and how the population comparatively views the banking, finance and insurance sector.

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Forging a career path within the legal profession that suits your lifestyle preferences can be a case of trial and error, as was the case for chief legal counsel at Canon Australia, David Field.

David talks to host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show about the work-life imbalance he experienced within both BigLaw and the in-house sector, the qualities required to become a successful general counsel, and the key differences between in-house counsel and private practice.

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Employee ownership structures could become increasingly common in the Australian market, and – in an age of rapid market change and shifting employee sentiment – it could well be an option that firm owners opt for to ensure long-term business success.

In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Dorsisamy speaks with South East Lawyers director principal Melanie Heffernan about what an employee ownership structure is and looks like in practice, whether such structures are common (or becoming common) in Australia, the differences to share agreements, and whether these structures are suitable for SMEs in the current climate.

Heffernan also delves into the benefits that can arise from employee ownership structures, the inherent challenges, whether there is appetite from lawyers and law firms to explore such options, the questions to ask of one's business when implementing such a structure and the practical steps to doing so, whether such structures can and will become mainstream Down Under, and what excites her about the potential future of the business model moving forward.

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Research suggests that providing access to flexible working arrangements creates a more productive, creative, and inclusive workforce. However, those who choose to utilise such conditions are often met with negative repercussions.

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy talks with Fay Calderone, partner at Hall & Willcox, about the root causes of flexism in the workplace, the distinct gender issues in relation to access to flexible conditions, and how legal firms can go about implementing company policies to minimise adverse outcomes.

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On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Laura Keily, a Melbourne-based barrister and founder of online dispute platform Immediation, which provides access to justice for middle-band clients without endless resources.

They delve into the urgent need for adopting technology within Australia's legal landscape, how legal professionals can foster a productive attitude towards inevitable change, and the ways technology can be implemented to deliver a better, more just outcome.

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According to Thomas Kaldor, NewLaw firms provide in-house counsel with a much more efficient use of their time, yet ironically, in-house teams lack the time to quantify these benefits.

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, LegalVision head of legal transformation Thomas Kaldor joins host Jerome Doraisamy to explain how his firm tries to set itself apart from other services in the legal sphere, discuss the latest research into knowledge about new law business models and suggest why firms might be reluctant to adopt such practices.

The livestreaming of the Christchurch shootings earlier this year and subsequent passing of the Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Bill has sparked intense debate in the legal community about social media regulation, both within Australia and worldwide.

Partner Hannah Marshall and commercial lawyer Sophie Ciufo from Marque Laywers join host Jerome Doraisamy in this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to examine which bodies are responsible for regulating social media platforms, consider whether reactive legislation will be an effective approach to the issue, and suggest how legal professionals can assist in driving meaningful, positive change in this contentious realm.

Financial pressure can be hugely detrimental to health and wellbeing, and coupled with the inherently taxing nature of practicing law, securing a home loan as a lawyer is a particularly stressful experience.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by head of partnerships and growth at Legal Home Loans, Cullen Haynes, to discuss why he recommends dealing with finance broking firms that specifically target legal professionals, the concerns of lawyers within different demographics around buying their first property, and his top tips for looking after personal wellness during the potentially turbulent process.

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by independent legal counsel and founder of the First 100 Years NSW campaign Rachel Scanlon to discuss gender in the in-house realm and the issues women experience in corporate counsel roles compared to private practice.

She also explains the cultural disparities between men and women in the legal sphere, how technology has shaped new possibilities for flexible work, and why she might advocate to women for a career in-house rather than in private practice.

The latest findings on equitable briefing for male and female barristers show that there is still a long way to go in addressing the professional, cultural and environmental issues creating disparity - and lawyers across the board have a role to play in achieving said parity.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is join by barrister and chair of the Law Council of Australia's Equal Opportunity Committee, Kate Eastman SC, to unpack the second annual Equitable Briefing Policy report, discuss reactions and reflections, and outline what those in BigLaw, in-house and other legal demographics can to do ensure that briefing practices are as equitable as possible.

Research from the UK linking the experience of menopausal symptoms to women's workplace participation, and the subsequent introduction of leave policies at a British university to cater to menopause, begs the question: should law firms have similar leave policies in place to better accommodate women's health?

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by McCabe Curwood principal Nicola Martin, for a discussion outlining that women will suffer from symptoms of menopause to varying degrees, potentially impacting their ability to attend and stay focused at work, and whether or not it is incumbent upon employers to put in place leave policies and other workplace initiatives to support idiosyncratic needs and facilitate a more collegiate environment. In addition, the pair discuss the possibility of period pain leave, criticisms of such leave policies, and how to address stigmas that may and do exist when it comes to women's health.

For the founder of Ladies who League, being an advocate for the myriad issues faced by women in sport offers a unique perspective on vocational concerns and what more needs to be done to address inequality.

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with NBN regulatory adviser and founder of Ladies who League Mary Konstantopoulos about her legal career, how she came to work in-house, why she started her platform for women in sport and what she has learned from it, including why it is integral for women to find and have purpose.

Privacy class actions may be looming on the horizon, which both offers opportunities for Australian litigators and funders and simultaneously may expose firms whose cybersecurity measures are not up to scratch to actions from classes of affected clients.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clyde & Co senior associate Reece Corbett-Wilkins for a discussion about data breaches, where the law currently stands with actionable privacy torts, what Australian lawyers and litigation funders can learn from global data breaches, including the Cambridge Analytica scandal, as Australia stands on the brink of privacy class actions.

Despite the legal profession's strong emphasis on professional connections, many law students and young lawyers struggle to establish them early in their careers, often hindering their ability to enter the field. Here, a new firm owner shares her personal journey, detailing how she overcame these obstacles through determination, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose.

In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Selina Nikoloudakis, the principal of Divorce Legal, about her challenging journey in securing employment within the profession by not having industry connections, how she ultimately broke into the field with the support of a former university tutor, the crucial role of a strong support network had on her to maintaining motivation and perseverance, and how her deep commitment to helping others gave her the resilience to keep fighting her way into the profession.

Nikoloudakis also outlines the key steps and strategies she employed to start building her professional network, reveals the value of maintaining connections with former university tutors, explores the ongoing challenges law students and young lawyers face in building these essential relationships early in their careers, highlights what more universities should be doing to support their students in this process, and offers insightful guidance and encouragement for those encountering similar obstacles, urging them to remain persistent, stay committed to their goals, and continue striving for success.

Instead of hosting, attending and completing Continuing Professional Development seminars and tasks that simply tick the necessary boxes, wouldn't it be great - in this modern, evolving legal marketplace - if we had CPD events and activities that genuinely engaged us?

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by former lawyer and member of The Chaser, Julian Morrow, to discuss revamping CPD across the board. Julian discusses his 'Continuing Professional Development Under the Influence' events, and how finding new ways of teaching and learning about legal practice can help lawyers be better engaged and informed.

It is integral for lawyers to have a community upon whom they can lean for personal and professional guidance. For three in-house counsel, living together in Sydney's lower north shore means such support is never far away.

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Thales Group legal counsel Lena Chapple, her sister and Stockland legal counsel, Eva Chapple, and Eva's fiance and TabCorp senior corporate lawyer, Ashley Kerr. Together, the trio discuss what living together has taught them about the need for regular debriefing about the idiosyncratic stresses of in-house life, why it is crucial for corporate counsel to have a "squad", and why looming challenges for those in-house mean that having mentors and networks will place one in good stead moving forward.

Drones are becoming more and more prominent in everyday society, providing invaluable assistance for agribusinesses through to personal use. But, with commercial drone use on the rise, what should its place be in day-to-day legal practice?

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Agility Legal managing solicitor Tom Pils - otherwise known as The Drone Lawyer - outlines where Australia is at with regulating the various uses of drone technology, how we are faring internationally, what are the implications for broader society, and how lawyers can and may utilise drones in the future.

The law students of today, who will become the lawyers of tomorrow, are not prepared to accept a workplace culture where bullying, sexual harassment and lack of care for mental health exists, says the Australian Law Students' Association.

On this week's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, ALSA outgoing president Erin Ritchie and incoming president Margaret Cai discuss the issues that are important for law students around Australia, outline the issues that ALSA is advocating on at present, and lay down the gauntlet for the profession to change environmental factors of the past that have no place in the legal profession of the future.

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, R U OK? non-executive director Graeme Cowan explains what it means to identify, trust and act on the signs and symptoms of ill-health in the workplace - not just today, but every day.

There are many professional and leadership elements that make up a good general counsel, but none are more important than the ability to foster a positive culture in the workplace, argues an award-winning GC.

In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment James Hebron - who recently won the General Counsel of the Year Award and Excellence Award at the recent Australian Law Awards - details his journey to becoming a GC, what he learned along the way, and what is needed to ensure personal and professional success as a senior leader in the in-house space.

Recent research conducted by Deloitte on the volume of unpaid work being undertaken by women across the board sheds new light on the issues facing females in Australia's legal profession, barrister Jane Needham argues on this week's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show.

The results from the 2019 Legal Firm of Choice Survey are in, and Momentum Intelligence head of research Michael Johnson joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this week's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to discuss satisfaction levels, or lack thereof.  

 Michael outlines the attitudes, perceptions and priorities of legal professionals as identified in this year's Survey. Also, in unveiling younger practitioners (i.e. those with 1-3 years of experience) as the least satisfied demographic, he explains the possible contributing factors for such dissatisfaction and suggests proactive measures that firms can and should be taking to help those coming through the ranks to remain satisfied throughout their legal career.

Senior legal counsel-turned-yoga instructor Amity St Clair joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this week's episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to discuss why she has recently taken a break from law to focus on teaching Japanese yoga.

She shares how practicing yoga helped her bring more of herself to work, the lessons she was able to apply in her day-to-day life and how yoga helped shape her into a better leader in the work place.

In conversation with Jerome, she also discusses the issues and challenges for lawyers in the in-house space, the role of general counsel in fostering a more hospitable workplace environment and the importance of having conversations around any issues that arise in the workplace.

Principal of SBA Legal and treasurer of NSW Council of Civil Liberties Stephen Blanks joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this week's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to discuss the role of ethics in law and its relationship to civil liberties.

Stephen discusses ethical considerations that legal professionals need to be aware of, the relationship between ethics and civil liberties and why legal professionals need to ensure they aren't just doing what their clients want. He also discusses the current political landscape, the environment around parliament and how lawyers in the workplace should view civil liberties.

In recent years, there have been numerous examples of workers – such as rugby star Israel Folau – having suffered employment consequences, including termination, for expression of personal views. This, Josh Bornstein argues, is demonstrative of a concerning and increasing level of power and control that corporations now have over the private lives of their employees.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Maurice Blackburn principal and head of employment law Josh Bornstein about why workplace and industrial relations law is so stimulating for lawyers and also essential for the community, the need for trauma-informed approaches to practice, and the evolving societal landscape that has resulted in corporate entities having greater control over their employees' lives.

Bornstein also reflects on the extent to which the court of public opinion drives corporate decision making regarding employment of individuals, how technology and social media contribute to this storm, his take on "corporate cancel culture", the difficulty corporations have in balancing legal obligations against community expectations, how global pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) may exacerbate such issues, and why he thinks we are living through a "second Gilded Age".

Bornstein is the author of Working for the Brand: how corporations are destroying free speech.

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Diane Yui – also known by her stage name, Astral Days – reveals why she stepped away from her legal career to start a pole dancing studio on this week's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, with host Jerome Doraisamy.

Dianne reveals why she left legal practice, the benefits of pole on her wellbeing, why she believes it can make someone a better lawyer and the stigma around pole dancing and some the challenges she has faced.

She also shares why she recommends for those who are "pole curious" to just give it a go and why law firms should be looking at implementing pole as a lunchtime activity for staff.

Laser Clinics Australia general counsel and company secretary Kristy Silbert discuss the issues, challenges and opportunities for legal counsel in the beauty industry on this week's episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, with host Jerome Doraisamy.

The pair discuss what it is like to work as an in-house lawyer in an industry that is always evolving, the importance of general counsel having a seat at the table among senior leadership to ensure legal is prominent, and how she strikes a balance to ensure they are covered where legislation has not yet caught up.

Kristy also shares her advice for anyone looking to enter or shift over to the beauty space and the parallels between the industry and the banking royal commission.