Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

The Boutique Lawyer Show: How DJing helped me build a successful brand and firm

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Tutty was once told that she could never be a lawyer and a DJ at the same time. Now, having practised for 20 years and grown a successful pra...

A day in the life of a cyber partner

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Clayton Utz, we reflect on how cyber security and data privacy will, ...

Learning from life's major milestones

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As lawyer Melisa Sloan has discovered, making time to properly reflect on significant rites of passage – from buying your first home to caring for a...

An update on space law and ethics

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, Lawyers Weekly's sister brand, Space Connect, hosted the Space Summit 2024. At that event, three legal experts discussed the latest...

The Corporate Counsel Show: What legal teams need to know about using AI

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with LexisNexis, we explore how law departments can successfully utilis...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Questions for SME firm owners to ask ahead of FY24–25

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With a new financial year just one month away, now is the time for sole practitioners and small-firm owners to take stock of the year that was and pla...

Rethinking how to combat workplace bullying

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Nadia Stojanova, a Victorian barrister, recently completed a doctorate in law reform and regulatory changes to address workplace bullying. Here, sh...

The Corporate Counsel Show: How being a birth doula makes me a better GC

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On top of being the GC in the healthcare sector, Nina Stamell also works as a birth doula, supporting women and their partners in the childbirth and p...

David Kearney on Wotton + Kearney's growth and the need for a 'very clear vision'

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wotton + Kearney has grown from half a dozen staff in one office to over 700 staff in 10 offices across three countries. Here, its chief executive par...

Salary expectations and realities ahead of FY24–25

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Naiman Clarke, we explore the shifting market dynamics that can and w...

An Aussie lawyer's experience of living and working in Japan

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More international vocational opportunities are coming up post-pandemic. Here, a senior BigLaw practitioner reflects on his years living and working i...

Protégé: The benefits of play, experimentation, and creativity for emerging lawyers

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As an accomplished violinist and composer, Jad Al Masri understands the importance and clinically proven benefits of play. It allows him, he says, "to...

Scott Morrison on changing geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific and life after Parliament

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Momentum Media exclusive, produced by Lawyers Weekly's sister brand Defence Connect, former prime minister Scott Morrison discusses a range of...

The Corporate Counsel Show: The benefits of a shorter working week

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maddi Thimont works 25 hours per week as head of legal for a data insights and analytics company. Constructing the working week in such a way allows h...

Valuing property in litigation and disputes

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For 25 years, Gareth Woodham has worked as a property valuer in multiple Australian jurisdictions, and he is regularly called in as an expert to provi...

Protégé: Addressing male violence is 'everyone's responsibility'

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the face of the ongoing scourges of domestic, family, and sexual violence committed by men against women across the country, a law student-led advo...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Don't be so hard on yourself

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy for small-business owners and leaders to expect too much of themselves or overreact if they are seemingly falling short in perfectly ma...

A day in the life of a music lawyer

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A former musician himself, Julian Hewitt now represents big-name Australian artists, including Flume, RUFUS DU SOL, and Tash Sultana. Here, he unpacks...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Lessons from leading expeditions to the polar regions

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since 2007, experienced in-house counsel David Sinclair has been leading expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. He's discovered, during his multiple...

Breaking bad news to clients

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Local Court solicitors often do not have enough time to communicate with clients in ways that might assuage fears. If those practitioners can better a...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Transitioning from a corporate role to an NFP

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a corporate lawyer, the idea of moving into a not-for-profit (NFP) role initially didn't appear logical to Elisabeth Flett. However, since making t...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: How small firms can prepare for the right to disconnect

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The passage of legislation allowing for a right to disconnect for Australian workers provides law firm owners across the country an opportunity to cha...

Protégé: The 3 types of relationship you need to succeed

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having reflected on the relationships in her personal and professional life that have helped her feel "most secure, supported, and passionate", Giovan...

Sports and entertainment law will keep getting 'bigger and bigger'

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The domestic and global appetite to consume sports and entertainment keeps growing. As such, legal work – in its myriad forms – will continue to e...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Navigating increases in youth offending

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In an evolving sociocultural landscape, criminal lawyers must continually adapt their approaches to clients and service to the broader community. Rece...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Building better relationships with external providers

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Much is made of what law firms can and must do to support their clients. But what of the client itself? Here, we explore the responsibility of law dep...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Growing and managing your firm (and lessons from motorsports)

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sven Burchartz knew he wanted to be a lawyer in year 10. Since then, his vocational journey has taught him a lot about what it takes to succeed as a b...

LawTech Talks: The impact of AI on legal workflows

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with LexisNexis, host Lauren Croft speaks with LexisNexis executive vice-president and chief...

Protégé: Ensuring your skill set is fit for purpose

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Given how much the professional services marketplace is set to change in years to come, emerging law graduates must ensure they are open-minded and ad...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Building and harnessing international relationships

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here, an award-winning young lawyer reflects on how she has developed and grown her personal and professional networks and how this has allowed her fi...

The risks and costs of business travel post-pandemic

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As businesses resume travel activities in the post-pandemic world, the landscape of corporate travel has significantly evolved. In this special episod...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Leveraging BigLaw expertise to create a winning boutique culture and strategy

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having come from national and global law firms, the leaders of award-winning boutique Hazelbrook Legal understand what it takes to succeed as a BigLaw...

Protégé: Law is for everyone

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a lawyer and veterinary nurse, Michelle Neil is dedicated to serving the community around her. Having experienced significant hardship in her early...

Balancing life as a farmer and BigLaw senior associate

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caitlin McConnel has had a vocational journey unlike any other, having served as a Federal Court judge's associate and now working at Clayton Utz whil...

A nightclub-owner-turned-lawyer on the value of non-linear career paths

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having spent years in the hospitality scene, including as an owner of a nightclub and bar, Jeremy Koadlow understands the importance of authenticity, ...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Shoring up your firm's cyber frameworks

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For small law firms, it is not so much a question of if your practice will be impacted by a cyber incident but when. As such, firm owners must be prep...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Onboarding – an overlooked necessity for small firms?

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition and retention, Australian businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of an effective on...

Protégé: Trial and error and crafting your career path

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Very few students and new lawyers are crystal clear on what they want to do for the entirety of their careers. Putting one's self out there and experi...

Ecological jurisprudence and the natural environment's legal standing

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2008, Ecuador enshrined the rights of nature in its constitution. But where is such jurisprudential thinking at in Australia? Here, property and co...

The 10-year strategy, corporate compliance, and other immigration law matters

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to Maria Jockel, immigration law is a "complex, highly regulated area of law, which is totally and utterly underappreciated" regarding its s...

The Corporate Counsel Show: 3 Tabcorp GCs on keeping a 'laser focus' on strategic priorities

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When working in a large law department in a big Australian company, ensuring that the legal team's work remains aligned with business objectives requi...

How lawyers can be more active during work hours

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The adverse consequences on one's holistic health from being overly sedentary are well established. In the modern working world, where lawyers are tet...

Women in Finance: Building a brand that lasts

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditio...

Space law and the 'golden' opportunities for women professionals

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Tung – a barrister, space lawyer, and College of Law lecturer in international arbitration – is brimming with excitement about the myriad vo...

The Corporate Counsel Show: How digitally mature are in-house teams under 10?

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with Xakia, we explore newly released research detailing how legal team...

Protégé: Thinking big

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As next-generation professionals enter the workforce at a time of monumental technological and professional change, lawyers coming through the ranks n...

CPD tips ahead of the deadline

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Legalwise Seminars, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Legalwise Semin...

What makes a good banking and finance lawyer?

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here, reigning Banking and Finance Partner of the Year Stuart Cormack offers insights into what day-to-day operations look like for practitioners in t...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Crafting your investor and media relations strategy following a data breach

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, brought to you from Lawyers Weekly's sister brand, Cyber Daily, journalists Liam Garman, David Hollingw...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Building a personal board of directors

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a new boutique firm owner, Stefani Janson appreciates being able to define her vocational legacy while enjoying the rollercoaster of being a busine...

The sustainability of justice in our local courts

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell recently said that judges and magistrates need further support, or the Australian court system will risk judicial crisis...

LawTech Talks: Tech, talent, and broader business changes to build for the future

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Thomson Reuters, host Jerome Doraisamy and Thomson Geer chief executive partner...

The Corporate Counsel Show: The ever-increasing importance of governance

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the perspective of senior in-house lawyer Shiara Mutukisna, governance is "now more important than it's ever been". To this end, ensuring best pr...

Protégé: 'Believe you can do hard things'

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having faced significant health issues in recent years, award-nominated young lawyer Melissa Arndell has learnt how critical it is to slow down, take ...

The ongoing debate about how and where lawyers should work

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The passage of "Right to Disconnect" laws in Australia will be the latest addition to the ongoing discourse around the ways in which professional serv...

Balancing the benefits of face time against a team's use of tech and remote working

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some lawyers feel that in-office collaboration will be best for team collegiality and productivity, while others want to lean more heavily into using ...

How to run a litigation team (and lessons from the rugby field)

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the current climate, effective management of the holistic wellness of litigation teams is going to be paramount – doing so will require encourage...

'I felt safe': The benefits of trauma-informed lawyering

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To deliver effective legal services, lawyers need to be able to recognise and respond to their clients' trauma and take a more informed view of their ...

Key skills for lawyers of tomorrow to thrive

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Leo Cussen Centre for Law, we explore the rapidly evolving profession...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Fostering success through rejuvenation

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming into 2024, award-nominated GC Teresa Allan is motivated to ensure optimal levels of resilience and connection across her law department. Doing ...

Property Finance Uncut: What an interest rate stalemate means for property

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) recent decision to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent will have significant implications for investors. In this...

Navigating the spike in separations and other market trends

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Settify, we explore the circumstances that have led to an increase in...

What lawyers need to know ahead of 2024's first cash rate call

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Next week, the Reserve Bank of Australia will make its first cash rate decision for the year. With inflation dropping, there is much that legal profes...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Undertaking transformation projects

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When engaging in a transformation project to optimise the law department's work, there are myriad lessons to be learnt to ensure that such a project i...

AI and a lawyer's 'duty to be efficient'

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the current climate, utilisation of new technologies is not about "sprinkling magic AI dust" on one's existing practice – it's about identifying ...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Life as a practitioner in the Top End

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Given its transient population and also environmental and cultural diversity, practising in the Northern Territory offers a vocational experience unli...

Reflections on a 'significant' discrimination case

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago, the Federal Court found in favour of five former students of a Melbourne-based school who had alleged anti-Semitic bullying and hara...

Protégé: 'There are so many hidden opportunities in the market'

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Law students – especially those unsure about what they want from their careers – should proactively seek as much diverse experience as they can. A...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: 'Your staff is everything, particularly in law'

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting on the biggest challenges facing SME firm owners in Western Australia, Nicola Watts says that leaders have to be consistently engaging with...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Addressing GCs' workload concerns

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with Axiom, we unpack the provider's recent research into the unsustain...

The need to resolve disputes in a 'more constructive way'

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Disenchanted with adversarial processes that she felt weren't serving clients, Anne-Marie Cade sought and discovered a new approach in parenting coord...

Protégé: Running a fashion label as a law grad

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mariah Saad wears multiple professional hats: she is both a graduate trademark lawyer and founder of a loungewear fashion brand, LONELY IS MY HAPPY. P...

What's not working in addressing wellness issues in law?

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In some pockets of the legal profession, the notion of wellbeing has arguably been embraced as a marketing tool for talent. With worldwide rates of ps...

Navigating a 'really big shift' in family law

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of substantial change to the landscape, practitioners are having to undergo shifts in their mindset and approach, including in the chargin...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Starting a firm while working full-time in another job

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One year ago, Jarrod Kenney founded his own law firm – while still working full-time in a separate role. Here, he reflects on the myriad challenges ...

Can love amplify leadership in business?

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, brought to you by Lawyers Weekly's sister brand, HR Leader, leadership expert and author Margot Faraci discusses the concept ...

Financial stress and its impact on professionals

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, brought to you by Lawyers Weekly's sister brand, HR Leader, money and wellness coach Marc Bineham joins to give his expertise...

An award-winning migration partner on market challenges, changes, and best practice

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fiona Wong initially studied medical science but ultimately became a migration lawyer – and is now an award-winning practitioner in that space. Here...

A new era in retail leasing?

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the global pandemic, retail leasing law has seen a shift in the balance of power, with more creative and complex agreements now being n...

Protégé: 'There are so many opportunities, if you just look for them'

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mary-Ann de Mestre has created a dual vocational pathway for herself as both a legal academic and law firm owner. It's a journey she strongly feels ot...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Building a high-performance environment

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Team management, and ensuring the law department can perform in small, agile workplaces, is at the top of Luana Melis' priority list as a leader. Crea...

Businesses cannot turn a blind eye to poor behaviour any longer

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct came into effect earlier this week. Here, we unpack what best practice ...

The Corporate Counsel Show: 'It's all about relationships'

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a strong nexus between being a good black-letter lawyer and being a trusted business adviser. For Heela Arsala, this means understanding and ...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Ensuring best practice in drafting contracts

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every transaction is unique in its own way, and therefore particular attention must be paid to anything one drafts, Despina Priala stresses. In an evo...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Providing a personalised service for regional clients

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Dawson is passionate about promoting the profession in regional and rural areas. With a fast-growing practice in NSW, he has been able to dive...

The former NSW Law Society president on her run for Federal Parliament

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lawyers are privileged to have a voice, Joanne van der Plaat says, and therefore have a duty to roll up their sleeves and listen to those whose voices...

Integrating AI into daily legal practice

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with the College of Law, we unpack how practitioners can and should view g...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Rebuilding after hardship and asking for help

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In late 2022, Renee Roumanos lost her home (and office) to a fire. That traumatic experience taught her an enormous amount about navigating traumatic ...

Property Finance Uncut: Unwrapping the RBA's holiday outlook

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The RBA has handed down its final decision for 2023 – and it's already setting the scene for 2024 market dynamics. In this episode of Property Fina...

Corporate Counsel Show: Reflections on the in-house market in 2023

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here, we take a look back on the year that was for corporate legal professionals in Australia, the implications on the recruitment landscape, and what...

Unpacking the passage of the Family Law Amendment Bill

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here, we discuss the recent passing of legislation which the Attorney-General said will make Australia's family law system "simpler, safer and more ac...

Key lessons for lawyers from the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here, we unpack the recently released 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, its implications for lawyers and legal service providers, and th...

The approaching enforcement powers for Respect@Work

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace became law last December, and the one-year grace period employers were given to comp...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Addressing issues faced by grads entering the SME space

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The president of Queensland Law Society, Chloe Kopilovic, is concerned about the readiness or otherwise of emerging practitioners to either start thei...

Making the family law system more efficient, affordable and just

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with JustFund, we unpack the recent national rollout of the Priority Prope...

LawTech Talks: The role of law firms as legal departments reinvent themselves

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Thomson Reuters, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Piper Alderman managing part...

Women in Finance: How diversity provides a competitive advantage

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. In this episo...

Are we making progress on equitable briefing?

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here, we explore whether the profession is making headway in ensuring proportionate briefing to the Bar, necessary approaches for the successful imple...

LawTech Talks: The tech-enabled role of law departments by 2030

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Thomson Reuters, host Jerome Doraisamy and National Australia Bank general coun...

LawTech Talks: The hierarchy of data needs

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Clio, we reflect on the next set of challenges for practitioners when it comes ...