Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

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 founder Mary-Ann de Mestre to discuss what the past...

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 State of Real Estate Report. Together, they unpack...

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 Family Law principal Megan Puszkar about the "real...

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 Doraisamy welcomes back Law & Cyber principal Simon...

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 Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Costa Asset...

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 welcomes SoundLegal director Gemma Nugent to discus...

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 Ford (deputy editor of Lawyers Weekly's sister brand,...

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 solicitor Kymberlei Goodacre about her Coffs Harbour-b...

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 managing partner Travis Schultz to discuss whether fi...

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 going in and out of the legal profession, and what...

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 Mark Pistilli about his journey in the legal profe...

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 Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by MA Leg...

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 this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome...

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, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes the Honourable Kevin...

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 Allens partner and class actions co-lead Alex Toll...

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 episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Dora...

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 back barrister and mediator Max Kimber SC to discuss...

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 Doraisamy welcomes back Legal Home Loans director Andrew J...

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 Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back C Legal founder and...

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 Timothy Zahara about how and why he became an employment...

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 lawyers should remember to "eat an elephant one bite...

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 Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcom...

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 Gab Santos and Head of Marketing Adam Bullion about...

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-based Chantal McNaught, who is a PhD candidate at B...

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 Jennie Siow, who recently founded The Legal Mixer, abo...