Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network
Episodes
The Corporate Counsel Show: The intersection between psychosocial hazards and AI as a safety risk
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with LegalVision, we explore how law departments can better support the...
Protégé: Why this lawyer wrote a 'piss-take' novel on the profession
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A lawyer and award-winning author has fused her two worlds into one striking work, releasing a novel she describes as a sharp "piss-take" of the Austr...
Regional collaboration and interconnectivity in a shifting geopolitical landscape
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a time of voluminous geopolitical and sociocultural change, there are myriad opportunities for legal practitioners to work across borders in the As...
Legal concerns about the increasing use of employees' likeness
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
According to one employment law partner, there is a movement from employers towards seeking permission to use the likeness of employees, for open-ende...
Protégé: Redefining the ideal law student
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional notion of the "ideal" law student – expected to excel at everything, all at once – has long been ingrained in the legal profession...
Finding joy in one's work as a lawyer
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Practitioners across the board must identify ways to enjoy their work and maintain an optimal level of joy in the day-to-day, one BigLaw partner says....
Navigating an increase in general protections claims
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The relatively new general protections regime has seen a "sharp uptick" in Fair Work claims over the past year. Here, we dive into how and why such cl...
A partner's take on what to consider when using AI
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the face of widespread adoption and utilisation of new technologies, there is much that lawyers across the board must take into account when using ...
Why being a trustworthy lawyer matters more than ever
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While trust and lawyers have not always gone hand in hand, Jennifer Gardner has stressed that being trustworthy, credible, and reliable has rapidly be...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: From zero to firm owner in 6 weeks
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For most lawyers, opening a firm is a slow, carefully mapped-out process – but Kate Redman has turned that convention on its head, launching her own...
Protégé: Overcoming stigma and building a successful legal career as a neurodivergent lawyer
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While most people receive a neurodiversity diagnosis early, Libby Thomas faced hers in the thick of a high-pressure legal career, using the experience...
Lessons from being an 'accidental lawyer'
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From being a comedian in Japan and a creative executive in Hollywood to being a partner in a global law firm, Nick Abrahams has led an extraordinarily...
LawTech Talks: The state of legal tech in Australia right now
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Clio, we explore how well legal practices are faring in adopting and managing t...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Managing in-house teams in challenging times
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Nahum has learned a lot as a leader over the years, including the power of kindness and the importance of team stability. In times of upheava...
What borrowers need to know in the current economic climate
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Distinctive Finance, we unpack what continued rate rises mean for leg...
LawTech Talks: How AI is reshaping collaboration across the legal ecosystem
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Axiom, we explore what law departments actually want from their providers right...
Building cohesion in an international practice
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For Luke Zadkovich, a "central premise" upon which to build a team is having people whom lawyers like to work with. Taking such an approach has been e...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Being comfortable asking for work
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many professional services providers feel uneasy about asking existing clients for work. Here, we unpack the practical ways lawyers can become more co...
Australia faces fallout closer to home as Iran continues to fight back
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Contested Ground Podcast, produced by Lawyers Weekly's sister brand, Defence Connect, hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd)...
Protégé: How studying law abroad can transform your legal career
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Moving across the world for a semester of law is no small decision, but one student's journey proves the leap is worth it, highlighting the profession...
'One connection can shape your whole journey in law'
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LawUno, a new platform to connect legal professionals and students, employers, and vendors, is launching this week, in conjunction with Lawyers Weekly...
Shipping law implications from the 'Gulf cargo crisis'
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The decision by the United States and Israel to launch strikes on Iran has had significant flow-on consequences – not just geopolitically and econom...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: What happens after your firm's initial honeymoon period?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After the first year or two of trading, there is much for SME firm owners to reflect on – and not just business wins, losses, and lessons. For James...
Investment lessons for lawyers in 2026 and beyond
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Commonwealth Private, we unpack what 2025 taught us about the investm...
Why it's such a busy time for trademark practitioners
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the past year, multiple appeals pertaining to trademark proceedings made their way to the High Court, speaking to the volume and complexity of deve...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Making an impact on the community as an in-house lawyer
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deeann Cropley has always wanted to use her legal skills for "purpose and good". Now running a Geelong-based charity while working as in-house counsel...
LCA's president on combating the erosion of public trust in the system
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Having spent years working at the intersection of where the law engages with the community, particularly vulnerable persons, Tania Wolff has seen the ...
Protégé: Why doing a stint in the bush can accelerate your legal career
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Straight out of law school, many young lawyers dream of the prestige and fast pace of BigLaw – but Sally Callander flips the script, revealing how p...
The implications of pay gaps for women in law
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with UniSuper, we explore women lawyers' financial security and the long-l...
Do law firms need a 'Valentine's Day clause' in their sexual harassment policy?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In an age of sociocultural change, and against the backdrop of employers' positive duties to prevent sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct, ...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: The real practice of law, business ethics, and survival
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here, an award-winning sole practitioner shines a light on the business and practice lessons one learns as a business owner that are not necessarily t...
AI regulation and its impact on the business and practice of law
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Unisearch Expert Opinion Services, we explore how global and domestic...
Unpacking the 5 generations practising law
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Gen Z to Baby Boomers, the legal profession is one of the few institutions where five generations work side by side. Here, Ann-Maree David stress...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Hiring the best possible lawyers for your in-house team
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this GC, building the right law department involves looking more to a lawyer's attributes rather than their skill set, and following a step-by-ste...
Supporting families break the cycle of hardship
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Legal Home Loans, we explore the firm's charity partnership with Relo...
Building firms where staff don't neglect other duties in life
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As someone who co-founded a law firm while seven months pregnant, award-winning managing partner Danielle Snell is acutely aware of the need to create...
Lawyers must switch off for the sake of peak performance
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While athletes across all disciplines have off-seasons, lawyers – like many professionals – do not get downtime, physically and mentally, to rejuv...
Protégé: Why declaring your goals early can transform your legal career
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One sentence. One moment. One career-defining shift. Here, Jessica Thurtell reveals how speaking your bold goals out loud early in your career and aim...
LawTech Talks: AI means more lawyers, not fewer
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
According to the founder of AI Paralegal, the legal profession needs to realise that, instead of AI meaning more work with fewer people, the advent of...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Legal teams are no longer the 'Department of No'
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the current climate, law departments should have established themselves as more strategic and business-facing and should no longer be pure legal ga...
Declining democratic principles, and law's role in promoting civic education
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Law schools have a duty to create good citizens who uphold the rule of law, particularly at a time of significant sociocultural and political change (...
Improving barristers' wellness
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More needs to be done, both by those at the Bar and the legal profession more broadly, to manage the idiosyncratic wellbeing issues faced by barrister...
Protégé: A veteran journalist's bold leap into law
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a 25-year career in journalism at some of Australia's most well-known media organisations, including Channel 9 and Channel 7, Naomi Shivaraman h...
The legal profession's next chapter
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with NROL, host Jerome Doraisamy sits down with NROL founder Jesse Shah to...
2025's medical negligence lessons, and what it means for this year
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the face of voluminous market change, from privacy to technology, medical negligence work is perhaps more challenging than ever before. In the face...
Rethinking happiness in hybrid workplaces
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feelings of fun and happiness play a significant role in offsetting the stressors and rigours of working life. In this episode, brought to you by Lawy...
Manifesting success in law
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hilton Misso once sold a law firm for $57 million. Here, he reflects on what it means to succeed as a lawyer and how best practitioners can achieve su...
LawTech Talks: New opportunities for women lawyers in a tech-centric profession
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we explore how successful women lawyers in practice areas like famil...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Adopting a hybrid approach for family law
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At a time when practitioners across the board are increasingly expected to not only onboard new technologies but also elevate the client experience, f...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Key skills for in-house lawyers in 2026
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid a time of voluminous market and professional change, corporate counsel will require a particular set of skills and traits, including, but not lim...
LawTech Talks: The changing face of the business of law
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with LexisNexis, we unpack the importance of a more holistic approach and mindset to...
Why renewables M&A is heating up, despite regulatory hurdles
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Interest and investment in renewables is one of the fastest-growing areas of M&A in the current climate. For lawyers practising in this space, this br...
Protégé: Why AI is making this the best time in decades to become a lawyer
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid unprecedented technological change in the legal profession, many young lawyers and students feel uncertain about their future. But David Fischl a...
LawTech Talks: Mastering knowledge management
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with iManage, we explore how teams – both in-house and in private practice – can...
The Litigation Partner of the Year on being underestimated and embracing differences
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here, the reigning Litigation Partner of the Year reflects on what makes her a successful litigator, including staying true to herself, appreciating w...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: How a 30-year lawyer is pivoting and adapting in a time of change
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For award-winning lawyer Keith Redenbach, voluminous market change may bring challenges for practitioners, but – for those who bear in mind their et...
LawTech Talks: The AI lawyer of the future
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Legora, we unpack how day-to-day practice is being reshaped and what it means f...
The 'key' role insurance lawyers will play in 2026 and beyond
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is, one BigLaw partner says, a "huge amount of opportunity" looking ahead for practitioners in the insurance space, from finding solutions to th...
Protégé: Why getting involved in law societies boosts skills, experience, and connections
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While some students may overlook law societies during their university journey, one Monash University student highlights how involvement builds key pr...
Property moves lawyers should consider before 2025 wraps up
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Distinctive Finance, we break down the key market shifts shaping prop...
'Leaning in' with AI (and getting the governance and business strategy right)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Burrett and Chelsea Gordon recently travelled to the UK to learn more about international approaches to AI governance and business strategies of g...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Lessons and values from 45 years in practice
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While Philip Colman has seen enormous professional change in more than four decades as a legal practitioner, there are certain values and traits that ...
Why superannuation matters for lawyers
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with legalsuper, host Lauren Croft speaks with legalsuper strategic partne...
Colin Biggers & Paisley's head on the importance of diversity and the need for 'great lawyers'
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here, the new managing partner of national law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley reflects on his journey as a practitioner, optimal client service delivery...
Protégé: Why mental health literacy matters more than ever for lawyers
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a profession where burnout and mental health struggles have become all too routine, Tammi McDermott warns that mental health literacy isn't just es...
The legal implications of facial recognition technology, human memory, and perception services
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Unisearch Expert Opinion Services, we explore how forensic and cognit...
Legal clarity and human perspectives on migration
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The proliferation of negative sentiment around migration into Australia, both politically and socioculturally, can take a toll on legal practitioners ...
The Corporate Counsel Show: From legal team head to GM
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here, an executive general manager discusses how legal counsel can make the vocational transition to business leadership, whether it's a general manag...
Current career opportunities, from the Middle East to local markets
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with nrol, we explore vocational opportunities for Australian lawyers in t...
Space law's headline legal quandaries, from governance to junk
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Space law "doesn't fit into a neat box", spanning multiple legal disciplines. For those practising space law, this brings not only myriad challenges b...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Your career by design, not by default
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having taken the time to be more deliberate about what her vocational journey should look like, this senior lawyer has better positioned herself for s...
LawTech Talks: How firms can stop 'drowning in documents'
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Mary Technology, we explore the headline challenges and pain points law firms s...
Unpacking 'one of the defining legal frontiers of the next decade'
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here, the head of arbitration at a BigLaw firm reflects on the proliferation of digital infrastructure projects globally, together with treaty conside...
Protégé: How to find your tribe in the legal profession
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a demanding and high-stakes profession like law, Irene Kuo stresses the importance of finding and cultivating a supportive network – connections ...
LawTech Talks: Better harnessing tech to thrive
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Actionstep, we unpack the challenges being faced by firms big and small, their ...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Pivoting, niching, and starting a side hustle
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, award-winning sole practitioner Claire Styles worked from Europe for two months. That working holiday allowed her time to reflect o...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Improving legal teams' use of AI
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with LexisNexis, we explore the opportunities in front of law departmen...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Ensuring psychologically safe workplaces (and AI's place in such conversations)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the current climate, maintaining psychological safety in law departments requires much more than box-ticking – a stronger focus on culture, and u...
Reflections on a landmark judgment for institutional child sexual abuse
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dion Barber, a former ward of the state, recently won a "seismic" judgment for $2.85 million against Western Australia over sexual abuse suffered as a...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: What the future of e-sports law could look like
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following COVID-19, there has been an "e-sports winter" – however, there are murmurs, one lawyer says, of a looming spring, which could see a prolif...
Improving family lawyers' use of tech
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we reflect on the ways that family law practitioners can b...
Concussion in women's sport and legal implications
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The proliferation of head injuries and concussions in women's sport globally is shaping up to be significant for insurers and litigators. Here, a BigL...
Protégé: It's never too late to pursue your dream law career
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While many begin their legal careers straight out of high school, Melissa Rowlands emphasises that it's never too late to enter the profession and pur...
LawTech Talks: The evolution of litigation support services
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Law In Order, we reflect on how far litigation support services have come in th...
Ensuring best practice in settlement agreements (and litigation more broadly)
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Litigation, like all other areas of legal practice, continues to undergo substantive environmental and technological change. Here, we unpack how best ...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Why tunnel vision can be a good thing
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Irene Chrisopoulidis, having tunnel vision helps her stay the course with long-term objectives, rather than getting sidetracked. Here, she unpacks...
Why law's best and brightest are leaving (and what firms must do)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Mitimes, we unpack the internal levers that help ensure talent retent...
Lessons from a legal career in mortgages and diversified banking
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is much that Craig Green – who has been a partner-level lawyer for over 40 years – has learnt from his vocational journey, including that pr...
Protégé: How mentorship shapes tomorrow's legal leaders
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While many law students may hesitate to approach experienced professionals, Kurt Cheng encourages them to take that step, emphasising that the right g...
Why cyber risk is escalating for law firms
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Cybertify, we unpack why legal practices are increasingly such attrac...
How to build your professional network and reputation
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is much that BigLaw partner Martina Storgato has learnt about cultivating one's place in the legal profession – chief among those lessons is t...
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Does lawyering consume your identity?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many lawyers, being a practitioner can become the dominant part of one's identity. Here, Christina Yi reflects on how a girls' trip helped remind ...
Why lawyers should use private banking
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Commonwealth Private, we unpack the myriad benefits of private bankin...
Protégé: From the echo of gunfire to the halls of law
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid the roar of gunfire and the loss of friends to war, this law student refused to be defined by his past. Instead, he transformed trauma into purpo...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Why I've left legal practice
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mel Storey is one of Australia's most prominent online legal personalities. Here, she reflects on why she recently left her general counsel role to fo...
LawTech Talks: Leveraging tech for the new AML/CTF regime
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we explore the looming changes to the anti-money laundering and coun...
Going from service provider to decision-maker
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid myriad professional and technological changes, practitioners need to change how they service clients – for this litigator, there is much to loo...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Working in-house as a 'church lawyer'
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, recorded at last week's Australian Law Forum, we explore the day-to-day experience of working as a gene...
'There's no shortcut to the top' in law
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here, two award-winning lawyers reflect on how they broke away from traditional legal vocational pathways to find success in ways that made sense to t...
Protégé: The ultimate guide to securing a paralegal role
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From cold calling to securing a paralegal role at a global law firm, this law student shares essential tips and strategies every aspiring lawyer shoul...