Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

Right now, 37.5 per cent of fee earners at one Sydney-based practice are pregnant and due to take leave. Here, that firm's director – who is one of those expecting lawyers – discusses how the firm is taking steps to ensure its ongoing success. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Holmes Donnelly & Co Director Laura Donnelly to talk about the adjustments th...

With D&I having emerged as a top priority for law departments, understanding how best to have confronting interactions will be critical in ensuring legal teams can meaningfully move forward. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Collective Wellness Group legal counsel Darshana Parekh who says there is a need to have conversations that are "not fun and no...

Cross-selling should be a result, not a strategy, Sue-Ella Prodonovich argues. Otherwise, you run the risk of "crass-selling". On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by returning guest Sue-Ella Prodonovich, who is the principal of Prodonovich Advisory, to discuss some of the potential pitfalls of cross-selling by law firms, particularly in the age of coronavir...

It used to be the case that a graduate lawyer with one payslip was seen by banks as a safer bet for a home loan than a barrister with 23 months' worth of bank statements. Given how the world has changed this past year, that impression may be shifting. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by returning guest Cullen Haynes, who is the director of sales at Legal...

Becoming a rainmaker is not an easy journey, but by employing the right strategies and going through the requisite baptisms by fire, one can lead a more stimulating career in which one has more freedom and flexibility. In short, a professional "life worth living". On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Focus Forward Consulting LLC chief executive Sheila M...

Brigit Rubinstein used to subscribe to the mentality that a good lawyer puts their employer and clients before anything else. A violent attack in her home – as well as hearing the experiences of others – changed that. Content warning: This episode contains content that may be disturbing or distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, h...

With AI and new technologies quickly on the rise across the legal profession, it is more vital than ever that the next generation of lawyers are planning their education and career moves around experience and expertise in the digital space. In this special episode of The Protégé Podcast produced in partnership with Melbourne Law School, host Naomi Neilson is joined by Professor Jeannie Paterson. I...

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Unisearch, an expert panel unpacks the myriad changes to daily legal practice and the duties of leaders to better support individual professionals in a new-look market. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Herbert Smith Freehills partner Malika Chandrasegaran, UNSW Faculty of Law & Justice lecturer and Unisearch expert...

On this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with Lawcadia, host Jerome Doraisamy and Lawcadia CEO Warwick Walsh discuss how best to grow a business and why technology and innovative thinking are so essential in achieving such growth. Mr Walsh outlines how to build a culture of iteration and continuous improvement, the need to focus on the progress being made by o...

Having grown up without a father, being there for his daughters is non-negotiable for firm owner Sach Fernando. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Maxiom Injury Lawyers principal Sach Fernando about launching a new firm while his eldest daughter was just six months old, how he balances his commitments to personal injury clients and familial responsibilit...

Given the exacerbation of psychological safety concerns in the age of coronavirus, legal professionals have to be more purposeful in the ways they engage and give greater consideration to the long-term. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Solutions2You founder and chief executive Cathy Dimarchos to discuss the concept of anti-fragility, being solutions-fo...

Dr Danielle Malek Roosa's working day starts at 3:00am and finishes in the early afternoon. While the schedule can be "brutal", she's doing work she loves and has found the right balance for herself and her family.   On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by World Bank senior legal counsel Dr Danielle Malek Roosa to discuss how and why she got into public la...

Young gun Marial Lewis has already done more by the age of 30 than most, if not all, lawyers her age. In the new normal, she says, her journey to success will not be uncommon.   On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Crossover Law Group founder and principal Marial Lewis, who won the Migration Law category at the 2021 30 Under 30 Awards, to discuss her earl...

In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson is joined by barrister Emma Fitzgerald to discuss her journey from solicitor to barrister and the struggles that came with it, from making extremely tough financial decisions like selling her house through to managing her mental health through stressors like the bar exams.  Reflecting on how she made it to the bar, Emma shares some incredi...

Motivated to support those less fortunate than himself, Nick Edwards has served on the boards of numerous not-for-profit organisations over the course of his career. The experience, he says, has made him a more rounded legal professional.   On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Hamilton Locke partner Nick Edwards to discuss how and why he first got involved...

James Kitching is living his dream as a senior lawyer for global football association FIFA. His work is every bit as exciting and stimulating as it is challenging, he says. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by FIFA legal compliance division director of football regulatory, James Kitching, to discuss how he got himself into his dream job as a lawyer, the...

The frequency of ransomware attacks has risen substantially in recent years. In an age where remote working is mainstream, ensuring one's firm or business is protected is more critical than ever before.   On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clyde & Co partners Reece Corbett Wilkins and John Moran to discuss the volume of professional services businesses b...

Alexandra Tighe has worked on four royal commissions during her career, two of which saw her act as lead partner. Here, she discusses what such litigation work is like. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Holding Redlich partner Alexandra Tighe, who won the Partner of the Year (BigLaw) category at the 2020 Women in Law Awards, to discuss the fast-paced na...

As the author of three successful books, Sarah Bartholomeusz understands how putting pen to paper can significantly improve your firm's branding, as well as your professional standing. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by three-time author and You Legal founder and principal Sarah Bartholomeusz to discuss why she chose to write her books and the personal...

Taking the initiative, engaging members and making big changes where needed are just some of the traits of a law student society president that can make their term an impactful one while also setting them up for a successful legal career. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson is joined by University of Wollongong's Law Students' Society president Theodore Totsis to chat about...

Numerous jurisdictions around Australia have recently passed sweeping reforms to defamation law, which could have a substantial impact on major cases in the future, and arguably could have altered the circumstances of recent trials.   On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Marque Lawyers managing partner Michael Bradley and senior associate Daisy von Schoenb...

When it comes to being more resourceful, Shannon Landers advises in-house counsel to avoid thinking like lawyers. Instead, she says, creativity and trial and error will be crucial steps in the journey.   On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Cotton On Group head of legal Shannon Landers to discuss why it is so important for law departments to be as resource...

The Honourable Mark Speakman SC MP, Attorney-General of NSW, returns to the show to discuss sweeping reforms to defamation law in numerous Australian jurisdictions, their intended impact, and how he led the charge in enacting change.   On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Mr Speakman about why reform to defamation laws in the states and territories was nece...

Financial services regulation is an "intriguing beast", Peter Hagias says, and in a post-royal commission world, he saw an opportunity to grow a business and share his expertise. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Peter Hagias, who is the director of Tecne Lawyers and AFSL House, to discuss the launching of his two businesses and how the Hayne royal com...

An overwhelming majority of SME law firms do not have business continuity plans in place, putting those practices in jeopardy if unforeseen circumstances arise. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Lawganised founder Ben Deverson returns to chat with host Jerome Doraisamy about the need for single principal firms and multiple principal firms to ensure they have continuity plans in place, th...