Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

As a dedicated and talented sportsperson, Hannah Kimber initially found it difficult to keep up her physical activity once she became a lawyer. She eventually learned to weave it into her schedule in ways that bolstered her health, happiness and workplace productivity. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by PwC senior associate and former 30 Under 30 finalis...

In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson is joined by solicitor Eric Zhang in an open discussion about mental health among young lawyers. In this episode, he shares the experiences that led to his breaking point, including the stress of catching up to his peers and being made to feel inadequate in his first role.  Eric also shares what the profession should be doing better: "We a...

Australia's space sector is seeing rapid growth at the moment, and as such, the nature and volume of legal work are also shifting. Such evolution offers many opportunities, but also presents real challenges.  On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Paterson IP principal Dr Stefan Paterson and Azimuth Advisory principal Donna Lawler to discuss the latest devel...

Recently, Greenpeace Australia Pacific was engaged in litigation against energy giant AGL, in a case that garnered international attention. Here, the charity's chief executive and GC unpack the steps taken to win those proceedings. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO David Ritter and general counsel Katrina Bullock to d...

Having practised as a barrister, and now as a partner, Jahan Kalantar understands that soft skills such as empathy are essential in better understanding client needs and, ultimately, succeeding as a lawyer. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Executive Legal partner and head of litigation Jahan Kalantar to discuss how and why soft skills are increasingly...

At the age of 30, Elizabeth Aitken made partner. Having now been in such a role for three years, she understands what new partners must do if they are to succeed, personally and professionally. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by SLF Lawyers partner and national head of workplace relations and safety Elizabeth Aitken to discuss how she got to partner at s...

SME law firms whose billing practices are haphazard and infrequent not only run the risk of having poor business health, but poor mental health for the firm owners. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy sits down with Smokeball chief revenue officer Jane Oxley to discuss some of the issues she has observed among boutique law firm owners when it comes to the frequency a...

As is the case with one student, young lawyers who have not been a victim of sexual harassment and bullying are fast becoming the exception and not the rule. In an effort to address the culture of silence that exists around these experiences and to push the profession further towards eradicating both, a team of students has created an online platform designed for anonymous reporting. In this episo...

Having grown up surrounded by family violence, alcoholism and mental illness, Kristal Naividi was perhaps more likely to need a lawyer than to become one herself. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Coastal Lawyers owner and principal Kristal Naividi to discuss how hard work over many years saw her achieve her professional dreams, in spite of myriad disad...

Legal operations are still in its infancy, and in transforming the ways they practise law, law departments may be overlooking a hurdle they are creating for themselves. On this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by  LawVu  chief executive and co-founder Sam Kidd – ahead of his appearance at the  2021 Corporate Counsel Summit  – to discuss how the onboard...

Having broken away from the "boys club" in law, Courtney Bowie has been blazing a trail to ensure that female legal professionals feel supported and encouraged to succeed and be their best professional selves – and the looming new normal further opens the window of opportunity, she says. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Her Lawyer founder and principa...

By her own admission,  Immediation  founder and barrister Laura Keily had no technological expertise when she founded her online dispute resolution platform. But, by taking the right practical steps, she has been able to turn her vision into a success. On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in collaboration with Immediation, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Laura Keily to d...

As a latecomer to law who ran businesses in other industries, Caralee Fontenele understands that most businesses have the same problems, and firm owners who ignore invaluable insights from data do so at their own peril. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Collective Family Law Group director Caralee Fontenele to discuss why it is essential for small law...

With more and more peaceful protests taking to the streets to protect and defend social justice issues like Indigenous rights, Black Lives Matter and the #MeToo movement, a youth-based team of law students has put together an important guide to inform the community on what their rights are and how to seek legal help.  Rest of copy:  In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson is joi...

Delivering a TEDx Talk was one of the most professionally challenging (but also rewarding) experiences Luke Furness has ever undertaken. The flow-on benefits from such public speaking, he says, can make one a better lawyer.    On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz senior associate Luke Furness to discuss the art of public speaking, how Luke's li...

In the aftermath of personal trauma, Niti Nadarajah's first response was to hide that trauma from the outside world and pretend that all was normal. She subsequently realised that there was "so much good" to be had from being open, honest and transparent. Content warning: This episode contains content that may be disturbing or distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. On this...

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you in collaboration with principal partner Taylor Root, Lawyers Weekly speaks to finalists for the Construction and Infrastructure category at the 2021 30 Under 30 Awards. Host Jerome Doraisamy and Taylor Root partner Hayden Gordine are joined by KCL Law associate Dominic Brown and Squire Patton Boggs associate Nikita Malhotra to disc...

Ten years ago, lawyer-turned-meditation instructor Kate Cliff was hit by a car, which up-ended her life. Looking back, she believes that turbulence and trauma can help legal professionals better navigate their day-to-day lives. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Kate Cliff to reflect on the lessons from her life-changing accident 10 years ago, how the t...

The past few years have seen a handful of key trends – accelerated by COVID-19 – that may mean that NewLaw is no longer an alternative methodology for legal practice. It may, ironically, no longer be new. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Ashurst Advance partner and COO Hilary Goodier to unpack three trends she has observed in recent years that present...

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with The College of Law, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Ann-Maree David to discuss the changing nature of mentoring since the onset of coronavirus, and why having good mentors is more urgent than ever before.   Ann-Maree David – the executive director of The College of Law in Queensland – notes that employers are looki...

Diversification – by way of expansion – is one way that SME practices may look to succeed following the age of coronavirus. According to NSW-based firm Karim + Nicol (which now operates across the state), it is essential not only to understand and appreciate how best to expand, but also why a firm should do so. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the thr...

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you in collaboration with principal partner Taylor Root, Lawyers Weekly speaks to finalists for the Banking & Finance category at the 2021 30 Under 30 Awards. Host Jerome Doraisamy and Taylor Root partner Hayden Gordine are joined by Clifford Chance senior associate Victor Greenstreet and Allen & Overy lawyer Julia Burvill to discuss t...

For one budding young lawyer, breaking into the very tough-to-crack in-house sector as a university student was made possible through many volunteering experiences, which could set a path for new practitioners hoping to avoid the long route in.  In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson is joined by fifth-year Macquarie University law and social science student Jessica Pereira to...

Following one of the most-downloaded episodes of last year, Kernel Property returns to the show to discuss the state of affairs in commercial leasing for legal practices across the country. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Kernel Property directors Holly Bailey and Giles Knapman to discuss how law firms of all stripes have fared in the 12 months since...

In this special episode with The College of Law, Hive Legal executive director and experience designer Melissa Lyon talks listeners through the many benefits of the  Legal Practice Management Course,  from interactive learning through to networking with expert facilitators and diverse cohorts. Not only does Melissa Lyon bring an especially unique perspective on the course from a facilitator point...