Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network
Episodes
Younger lawyers are the least satisfied of all
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The results from the 2019 Legal Firm of Choice Survey are in, and Momentum Intelligence head of research Michael Johnson joins host Jerome Doraisamy o...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Why in-house lawyers can benefit from yoga
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The nexus between legal ethics and civil liberties
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lawyer...
Pole dancing as a lunchtime activity in law firms…why not?
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Corporate Counsel Show: An examination of in-house life in the beauty industry
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Laser Clinics Australia general counsel and company secretary Kristy Silbert discuss the issues, challenges and opportunities for legal counsel in the...
Do we need a better understanding of legal professional privilege?
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Lawyers Weekly journalist Grace Ormsby, who has been closely following the Lawyer X Royal Commission, shares her thoughts on the situation and ...
Why this young lawyer became a barrister
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning barrister Matthew Littlejohn joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this week's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to discuss why he chose to go...
The Corporate Counsel Show: Company secretaries: Who they are and what they do
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Corporate Counsel Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by CEO of the Governance Institute of Australia Megan Motto to discuss company sec...
Utilising her legal background and past experiences to advocate protection against domestic violence
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In May of 2017 Amani Haydar's father was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of his wife. In this episode of the Lawyers Weekly Show, Ama...
What makes law firms attractive?
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Attracting and retaining talent is fundamentally important to the success or otherwise of Australian law firms. Culture, and its many facets, is inext...
How to build a successful in-house team
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Corporate Counsel Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by a panel of senior practitioners from Coca-Cola Amatil, including, group general...
How a law grad became Miss Universe Australia
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, law graduate and newly-crowned Miss Universe Australia Priya Serrao joins host Jerome Doraisamy to share how, as a soon-to-be ...
The need for bystander provisions
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The standard you walk past is the standard you accept. Law firms need bystander provisions to not only help combat instances of sexual harassment and ...
The next industrial revolution: exploring the future of legal practice
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you by the Law Society of New South Wales, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Law Society pr...
An update on GDPR, and what it means for your legal team
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tal Williams partner at Holman Webb Lawyers joins host Jerome Doraisamy in this week's episode of the Corporate Counsel Show to discuss data privacy a...
4-day weeks, flexibility and other shake-ups to traditional working
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Legal practices around the world are experimenting with 'new-age' ways of working, including four-day weeks in the United Kingdom. Discovering best pr...
Breaking away from the 'boys club' in law
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After experiencing what she perceived to be a "boys club" environment in the legal profession, Her Lawyer founder and principal Courtney Bowie decided...
The rise of litigation roles in-house
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Stirling says that the industry is seeing people at all different levels, considering making the leap to in-house litigation roles because ther...
e-settlements: mandates, challenges and opportunities
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you by InfoTrack, Jerome Doraisamy and InfoTrack CEO John Ahern discuss some of the iss...
Financial performance, discrimination and other issues within partnership ranks
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As EOFY approaches, money generated for the partnership is a hot topic. But, across the calendar year, what other issues do partners have to contend w...
Getting junior lawyers into good financial habits from day one
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Law graduates learn about trust accounting for clients to be admitted, but when it comes to managing personal finances, how well are junior lawyers lo...
Being a 'corporate greenie' and 'barefoot GC'
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Greenpeace Australia general counsel Katrina Bullock says that clients and the broader community must understand that individuals and institutions can...
Should Australian lawyers unionise?
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The recent establishment of the Aotearoa Legal Workers' Union in New Zealand, and its proposed advocacy against minimum wage breaches and workplace se...
Could Australia ever see abortion laws like Alabama and Georgia?
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There still remain hurdles to access to safe terminations, especially in rural areas of the country, and - with religious freedoms featuring prominent...
The Corporate Counsel Show: The role of in-house counsel in the broader business context
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Madeline Hartley's career path towards regulatory and corporate strategy adviser for Water NSW is the result of a lifelong passion for the sector a...
How political can lawyers get on social media?
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Israel Folau's ongoing battle with Rugby Australia, regarding the posting of his religious views on Instagram, gives rise to the question: to what ext...
Why workplace wellness may be Australia's next royal commission
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Too often, professional services firms view staff wellbeing as "something extra" rather than a matter that is inextricably linked to the function and ...
Why young lawyers can and should become sole practitioners
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Viridian Lawyers director Richard Prangell and Kinny Legal director Jessica ...
How a car accident helped Kate Cliff find her calling
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Cliff took an interest in a career in the social justice system after having two family members killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver...
Where we're at with industrial relations
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Colin Biggers Paisley partner, Paul O'Halloran. Jerome and Paul discuss som...
Forging a successful career in non-traditional legal roles
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Keypoint Law CEO, Warren Kalinko. Jerome and Warren discuss pathways to suc...
#Budget2019, from a legal perspective
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Gilbert + Tobin tax partner, Muhunthan Kanagaratnam. Recorded just over 12 h...
Space law and its many IP and cross-border concerns
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Griffith Hack associate, Dr Stefan Paterson. Intellectual property and pate...
Defamation, #MeToo and the need for law reform
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Marque Lawyers managing partner, Michael Bradley. Australia's defamation la...
Protecting the next generation of lawyers from sexual harassment
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Auckland-based legal researcher and #MeToo activist, Zoe Lawton. In recent ...
Work, health and safety issues for junior lawyers in firms
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome welcomes back Swaab partner, Michael Byrnes. Jerome and Michael discuss the WHS issues that law fi...
The ALRC Class Actions report, from a defendant's perspective
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Herbert Smith Freehills partner, Jason Betts. Earlier this year, the Austra...
Why in-house counsel should be briefing barristers more
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Australian Bar Association president Jennifer Batrouney QC. Despite impr...
Human rights in a new technological world
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Grace Ormsby is joined by Human Rights Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, Edward Sant...
Every law firm 'is a technology company these days'
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Smarter Drafter CEO Adam Long about the advent of legal technology and its in...
How do courts balance religious beliefs against the best interests of a child?
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Swaab senior associate Monique Robb about how family courts will respond when...
Cryptocurrency's role in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Piper Alderman partners Michael Bacina and Andrea Beatty about the place of c...
Office romances and the legal profession
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy speaks with the principal of Melbourne-based mid-tier firm McDonald Murholme, Andrew Jewe...
What lawyers should know about the Aussie e-discovery market
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Will Magee is joined by Jesse Smith, director of operations at Sky Discovery. Will and Jesse caught u...
Reflections on 2018 and thoughts for 2019, with the Lawyers Weekly team
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy rounds up his editorial colleagues – editor Emma Ryan and journalist Grace Orms...
Challenges, issues and opportunities for the Australian Bar in 2019
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy speaks with the new president of the Australian Bar Association, Jennifer Batrouney QC. ...
Dealing with data in 2019 and beyond
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Will Magee and Emma Ryan are joined by icourts founder and CEO Rebecca Grant, icourts director Relativity ...
How are law firms planning for an ever-changing future?
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you by Commonwealth Bank, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by a panel of prominent guests to ...
What is the best way to engage an expert?
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you by UniSearch, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by a panel of prominent guests to discuss ...
SPECIAL EPISODE: The global perspective on all things e-discovery
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show recorded in Chicago, Illinois at Relativity's mega-conference, Relativity Fest, Will Magee and Emma...
Why Australia needs a National Integrity Commission
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC, MP the chair of Transparenc...
How can law students study smarter, not harder?
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Coca-Cola Amatil legal counsel and The Learned Crew founder, Jessie Porteus....
Navigating and challenging the 'exhausting practicalities' of life in law
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Rice Mediations director Anne-Marie Rice. Anne-Marie went viral on social m...
Where are we headed with whistleblower protections in Australia?
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Piper Alderman partners Tim Lange and Ted Williams. Many of us understand w...
Pat McCabe's journey from the rugby field to a law firm
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by MinterEllison lawyer and former Wallaby Pat McCabe. Pat, a former professio...
Should BigLaw firms be housing their own NewLaw teams?
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Herbert Smith Freehills' director of alternative legal services, Hilary Good...
E-sigs, fingerprinting and retina scans: the future of signing your name
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Holman Webb partner Tal Williams to talk about electronic signatures. T...
Reflecting on recent hacks and future cyber concerns
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by EAGLEGATE Lawyers principal Nicole Murdoch to discuss the vexed issues sur...
How do mental health rates in law compare to other professional industries?
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by two of his colleagues at Lawyers Weekly's parent company, Momentum Media: he...
Talking technology for in-house legal departments
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you by Practical Law, we dive into the technology space focusing on the adoption of specialised...
The necessity of indigenous constitutional recognition
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Sydney-based barristers Simeon Beckett and Susan Phillips. In this episode,...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Asking R U OK? in the Australian legal profession
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are pleased to bring you a special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, in recognition of R U OK? Day 2018. Jerome Doraisamy is joined by non-execut...
How in-house counsel are impacting the broader legal market
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by non-executive director of Marist180, Claire Bibby, and the founder of SmartW...
The battle against Bayer
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In mid-2010, Bayer introduced a new, permanent contraceptive implant called Essure to the Australian pharmaceutical market. Eight years later, upon he...
How ethical are lawyers, in the eyes of Australians?
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show – brought to you by Governance Institute of Australia – we reflect on the results of the latest...
Thoughts on the Family Courts with Noel Hutley SC
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Australian Bar Association president Noel Hutley SC. The proposed amalgam...
How to balance parenthood and professional duties
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Moores practice leader and self-help author, Catherine Brooks. Flexible work...
How are firms faring in combating workplace sexual harassment?
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Swaab Attorneys partner Michael Byrnes. With the #MeToo and #TimesUp movemen...
Blockchain, cryptocurrency and changing client expectations
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Piper Alderman partner in the firm's blockchain and cryptocurrency team, Mic...
Where to next with mental health advocacy in law?
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by two board members of Minds Count – formerly the Tristan Jepson Memorial Fo...
Universality of human rights and an Australian Bill of Rights
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the director of equity and diversity at Western Sydney University, and chair...
The road ahead for litigation funding
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, The Lawyers Weekly Show is joined by Augusta Ventures managing director Neill Brennan and Herbert Smith Freehills partner Jas...
Putting yourself on a path to partnership
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by corporate partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, and the winner of the Lawyers ...
The politics and people of Australia's refugee problem
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by RACS executive director Tanya Jackson-Vaughan. For each day in 2017, more than ...
The politics and people of Australia's refugee problem
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by RACS executive director Tanya Jackson-Vaughan. For each day in 2017, more than ...
Losing a grip on liveability
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by Allens partner David Donnelly. Forecasters say that by the 2050s, Australia's p...
Losing a grip on liveability
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by Allens partner David Donnelly. Forecasters say that by the 2050s, Australia's p...
Australia's new blended family court
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show Michael Kearney SC, chair of the NSW Bar Association's family law committee, talks about the impact of a fe...
Australia's new blended family court
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show Michael Kearney SC, chair of the NSW Bar Association's family law committee, talks about the impact of a fe...
Inspiring women to focus on the future
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the founder of advocacy and community group SmartWomen Connect, which aims t...
Inspiring women to focus on the future
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the founder of advocacy and community group SmartWomen Connect, which aims t...
Embedding an innovative culture in law firms
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Pinsent Masons head of innovation and project delivery for the Asia Pacific ...
Embedding an innovative culture in law firms
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Pinsent Masons head of innovation and project delivery for the Asia Pacific ...
Seeing law as a service to the community
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Hall & Wilcox special counsel and director of pro bono and community, Nathan...
A vision for law & justice
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show president of the Law Society of NSW, Doug Humphreys OAM, explains how we can fix a justice system in crisis...
A vision for law & justice
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show president of the Law Society of NSW, Doug Humphreys OAM, explains how we can fix a justice system in crisis...
The RegTech influence
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show — brought to you by InfoTrack and LEAP — we reflect on the rise of RegTech in the legal profess...
The RegTech influence
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show — brought to you by InfoTrack and LEAP — we reflect on the rise of RegTech in the legal profess...
Outing cheats and blemished baggy greens
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by employment lawyers James Mattson and Ryan Murphy from Bartier Perry. The nation...
Outing cheats and blemished baggy greens
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by employment lawyers James Mattson and Ryan Murphy from Bartier Perry. The nation...
Michael Kirby, LGBTQI rights and the profession
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show – brought to you by Thomson Reuters Australia – we reflect on LGBTQI inclusion, diversity and a...
Michael Kirby, LGBTQI rights and the profession
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show – brought to you by Thomson Reuters Australia – we reflect on LGBTQI inclusion, diversity and a...
Tapping into how technology is transforming our laws
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by UNSW Sydney Associate Professor Lyria Bennet Moses, director of the Allens Hub ...
How mentoring makes you a better lawyer
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz special counsel, and multiple Lawyers Weekly award winner, Jenni...
How mentoring makes you a better lawyer
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz special counsel, and multiple Lawyers Weekly award winner, Jenni...
AI and the future of law firms
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by acting CEO of McCarthyFinch, and former chief digital officer at MinterEllis...
AI and the future of law firms
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by acting CEO of McCarthyFinch, and former chief digital officer at MinterEllis...
The secrets behind the Sole Practitioner of the Year's success
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by accredited family law specialist and founder of Hetherington Legal Jennifer Heth...
The secrets behind the Sole Practitioner of the Year's success
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by accredited family law specialist and founder of Hetherington Legal Jennifer Heth...
A mature-age student's journey in the law
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Momentum Media's head of operations, Lawrence Lau. Lawrence was recently admitte...