Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

The Corporate Counsel Show: Does corporate legal need a new vision?

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having worked in-house for more than 25 years, Peter Connor feels strongly that if corporate counsel can adopt the right framework for their daily ope...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Building an international desk in an SME firm

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Migrants are returning to Australia post-pandemic, and with more and more non-English speakers in our community, some firms may see a need to build in...

'Success starts with a strong sense of self'

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The legal profession, Rose Inglis believes, is becoming more open-minded to the possibilities and opportunities that arise from thinking beyond blackl...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Having belief in a business and its mission

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is crucial, award-winning legal counsel Christopher Doherty believes, for in-house lawyers to be motivated about the business they are working for....

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Building a successful practice from anywhere and at any age

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning lawyer Stephen Annicchiarico feels strongly that the greatest sense of professional achievement comes from having built, or contributed ...

Protégé: A 29-year-old firm director on defining success

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Achieving high heights as a young lawyer is not about taking the "right steps" up the ladder — success will instead arise by way of identifying the ...

Back yourself as a young lawyer

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the winner of multiple Lawyers Weekly awards, Calli Tsipidis knows a thing or two about how best to succeed as an emerging legal professional. Here...

Salary or culture: What are candidates seeking right now?

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with nrol, we explore what candidates are looking for in an employer as th...

The Corporate Counsel Show: 'Working on the side of good'

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For Katherine Mackenzie, working in government roles means ensuring protection of the public is at the heart of all that one does. As an experienced p...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Passion as a point of difference

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Rippon has a deep affinity for the construction sector and wants to see it make improvements across the board. This passion, together with her...

Personal injury: An 'ever-growing area of law'

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From insurance sector updates to the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), there has perhaps never been a greater volume of challenging work for per...

LawTech Talks: Lawyers' use of AI will continually evolve

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with LexisNexis, we explore what lessons have been learnt from recent advancements i...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Now is a great time to lead

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bianca Lau, who runs an award-winning law department at Youi Insurance, argues that we are currently living through a new era for corporate legal prof...

Property Finance Uncut: Don't be caught in RBA's rate hike crossfire

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Reserve Bank (RBA) announcing its policy decision for June, borrowers are bracing for another rocky month marked with more mortgage pain. In...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Being 'less lawyer, more human'

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clients are now demanding more human-centred services, Natasha Hannah says, and as such, law firm leaders must walk the talk when it comes to showcasi...

Taking on unjust proposed laws — and winning

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eleven years ago, the former Queensland state government proposed laws to criminalise gays, lesbians and singles from undertaking surrogacy. Internati...

The need for realistic salary expectations

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Naiman Clarke, we discuss why it is so important for lawyers who are ...

Protégé: From police prosecutor to law student

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here, an ex-police prosecutor turned law student discusses why he has decided to swap ends of the bar table. On this episode of The Protégé Podcast...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Investing in relationships

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Given how much the legal landscape is modernising, relationships are more essential than ever before. As Gabriella Pomare says, "it's who you know, it...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Managing a cost-cutting environment

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with LOD, we explore how law departments can successfully navigate cos...

A Namibian Supreme Court judge on driving human rights

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justice David Smuts of the Supreme Court of Namibia shares how he has helped shape Namibia's laws and legal system to imbed human rights into the cou...

The Corporate Counsel Show: My experience as a 'fractional' GC

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a parent did more than reshape Matthew Hodgkinson's personal life — it also changed, for the better, his professional pathway, leading him ...

What lawyers get wrong about leadership

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Historically, Simon Tupman muses, the legal profession has associated strong performance as a practitioner with leadership capabilities. In an ever-ch...

Protégé: One law student's argument for lowering the voting age

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Protégé Podcast, Sydney-based law student Niki Nojoumian talks about why Australia should lower the voting age, and the lega...

Implications arising from employers' Voice positions

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Across Australia, corporate entities have taken a stance on the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament. But what happens if a lawyer in a firm has a ...

LawTech Talks: Outsourcing 101 in the new normal

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with law image, we explore how and why the legal profession is outsourcing much of i...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Providing advice in extraordinary legal matters

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an experienced GC, David Cosgrave has learnt that — when determining legal advice in scenarios one will not see every day — appreciating the mo...

Why part-time lawyering works for me

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Working part-time as a lawyer can often be associated with caring responsibilities. However, as Meg Crawford details, there is a multitude of personal...

The 'fixed-rate cliff', and other mortgage concerns

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia made the surprise decision to increase the cash rate — the 11th time in 12 months it has done so — given ...

Why jobseekers should better prioritise wellness

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Naiman Clarke, we explore the myriad impacts of a high-stress environ...

The Corporate Counsel Show: The value of litigation experience for in-house teams

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a presumption, among some legal professionals, that transactional experience is preferable for those working in-house. As Belinda Wong demons...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: What's your firm's vision, and why?

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By his own admission, Nick Mann was naïve about the practicalities of founding a law firm. Because of that, however, he was forced to focus more inte...

Protégé: Planning your career direction from an early stage

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Raad is only in his early 30s and is already an equity partner at his firm. Having a clear understanding, when he was at law school, of what he...

What leaders in law can learn from elite AFL coaching

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Firm owner Geoff Ebert has been coaching Australian rules football, including at the professional academy level, for nearly three decades. There are n...

Burnout and perception of what's important in seeking a job in law

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with nrol, we delve into the proliferation of burnout among legal professi...

The Corporate Counsel Show: For in-house leaders, being a good lawyer is no longer good enough

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The law is just one aspect of multifaceted decisions for businesses of all stripes, and for corporate counsel, being integrated as part of the DNA is ...

Property Finance Uncut: RBA's shock rate hike gives mortgage holders whiplash

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Reserve Bank (RBA) delivering a shock rate decision for May, mortgage holders are left reeling on what steps to take to minimise the impact o...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: What I've learnt from setbacks

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All SME law firm leaders and owners will face hurdles to overcome, both personal and professional. What matters is what one takes away from such tryin...

Ethics and regulation of tech creations and the role of the lawyer

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, we explore the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence and digital media, how Australia and the glob...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Crafting your own adventure

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being boxed in to a particular area of practice has "never really appealed" to Virginia Crawter. Instead, she has looked to pave her own way in law, a...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Don't be afraid to get into the detail

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For SME law firms operating in emerging practice areas, ensuring that you and your business meaningfully understand the work being undertaken by your ...

In Focus: Reviewing the RBA review

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A 294-page review of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has been released, putting forward 51 recommendations to improve the structure, governance, a...

The right to disconnect

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Numerous overseas jurisdictions have implemented "right to disconnect" laws — recognising that workers should be able to switch off outside of w...

LawTech Talks: Choosing the right systems for your firm

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of LawTech Talks, brought to you in partnership with PracticeEvolve, we provide invaluable insights into selecting the right p...

Overcoming technophobia

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The legal profession has, on the whole, been receptive to adopting new technologies for daily operations. Even among those who utilise tech, however...

'Slow burn' in economic downturn creating complacency

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Madison Marcus, we dive into how firms and practitioners alike can de...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Briefing individuals, not firms

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When selecting external providers, in-house teams may soon have to move away from thinking of certain firms as a "one-stop shop" and instead be more d...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Best cyber practices for small firms

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Protecting a boutique practice against cyber risks must be viewed in the same vein as any other business risk, and one will discover that dedicating s...

Moving in-house 101: All your questions answered

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Naiman Clarke, we dive into what lawyers need to know when considerin...

Property Finance Uncut: Is the tide turning on rising interest rates?

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Reserve Bank (RBA) announcing its policy decision for April, there is much speculation about whether the central bank has reached the peak of...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Grow and sell your firm for a handsome price

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Succession planning is something that all boutique firm leaders must proactively prepare for. Knowing how and when is the right price to sell your fir...

Protégé: Know your values before choosing career direction

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people come to law, Matthew Endo says, because they are interested in solving problems. Understanding one's values prior to entering the professi...

What ChatGPT's rise means for legal practice

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Legalwise Seminars, we dive into the rise of artificial intelligence ...

The criminalisation of cyber extortion payments

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Any and all responses that businesses can make to a ransom demand are fraught with risk. Lawyers working with clients in the face of such cyber extort...

How damages could be assessed for data and cyber class actions

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relative to other jurisdictions, Australia is "very well prepared" for data and cyber breaches. However, the law remains "untested", and how proceedin...

Hiring constraints in the current market

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with nrol, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with nrol director Jesse Shah abou...

Getting your CPD points before the deadline

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the CPD deadline fast approaching, many lawyers will be looking for ways to complete their annual requirements. On this special episode of The La...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: How and when to expand your firm's directorship

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Onboarding a new director in a law firm is a "really significant decision". Staying true to the vision of your firm, and remembering what is most impo...

Cartel prosecutions, greenwashing and other ACCC priorities

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses of all stripes must adjust to the evolving economic and environmental landscape, especially with the competition regulator ramping up its f...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Overcoming challenges facing foreign-qualified lawyers

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Foreign-qualified lawyers, both in-house and in private practice, can and do face myriad hardships practising in Australia. But, as Eimear Fitzmaurice...

Navigating a 'signifcant' year to come in cyber

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, we speak to an award-winning BigLaw partner about ...

Protégé: Putting emotion back into legal teaching

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people study and practise law for emotional reasons, but as lawyers, we are trained to sideline those emotions and consider legal issues objectiv...

Property Finance Uncut: Don't let RBA's latest rate hike land you in mortgage prison

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst another RBA rate hike in March, Australians are not only facing the looming threat of falling off the mortgage cliff but are also finding thems...

Living your best life as a lawyer

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a solicitor who is trusted to manage her daily routine as she sees fit — so long as the work gets done — award winner Phoebe MacDougall can't t...

Inside the mind of lawyers

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Coaching Advocates, we explore the mindset of legal professionals and...

'The stakes are increasing' in defamation law

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of looming law reform in defamation, and given that it is "becoming harder and harder" to successfully sue for defamation, managing client...

The nexus between confidentiality, NDAs and open justice

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Blumers Personal Injury Lawyers, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Bl...

Protégé: 'Be unapologetically yourself'

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Given how much the working world has changed in recent years, emerging leaders in law have a greater capacity to redefine who and what they want to be...

NT A-G Chansey Paech on the Voice, law reform and life in the Top End

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If being tough on crime worked, Attorney-General of the Northern Territory Chansey Paech says, then Australia would be the safest country in the world...

Skills needed to be a successful partner

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, we speak to two partners and practice leaders at B...

The changing legal landscape of psychedelics in Australia

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Hunt AM has been a leading advocate for change to the legal classification of psychedelic medicines in Australia, with the hope that it will rev...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Are 'niche micro' firms the best pathway to vocational purpose?

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Much has been made of "niching down" and of running micro practices. For Rachael Bosnjak, operating a "niche micro" law firm provides the best pathway...

Protégé: Writing better job applications 101

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many emerging legal practitioners find it difficult to meaningfully sell themselves to prospective employers. In an age in which hybrid working and vi...

Reflections on the 'collecting salary while sitting on your ass' incident

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As was recently evidenced in a US-based law firm, there remain misconceptions in legal services workplaces about taking parental leave. Here, Danie...

The Corporate Counsel Show: This year, do things differently

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many in-house lawyers, Kate Sherburn says, "limped to the finish line" at the end of 2022. Now that the new year is in full swing, corporate counsel m...

Property Finance Uncut: RBA serves up first 2023 rate hike – Stop overpaying on your mortgage

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the RBA serving up a 25-basis-point rate hike in February, can borrowers continue to hold the line? While the going is getting tough for property...

3 key professional development trends for 2023

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with LawCPD, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back LawCPD director and co...

Don't make career decisions based on others' journeys

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Too many lawyers and law students fall into the trap of comparing themselves to their colleagues and classmates and make vocational choices based on a...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: How to acquire another firm

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At a time when it is much more difficult for SME law firms to grow organically, ensuring that a business can continue to thrive is more important than...

Protégé: Emerging lawyers must understand the criminal justice system

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Penglis understands firsthand what issues exist in Western Australia's criminal justice system. Now the co-founder of the WA Justice Association...

LawTech Talks: What will 2023 look like for e-settlements?

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Sympli, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Sympli chief executive Philip Joy...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Why companies are failing to comply with legal reporting requirements

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new report shows that almost half of companies are failing to identify clear modern slavery risks in their supply chains and that too many companies...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Niching down to serve certain clients

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many lawyers, over their career, will identify a vocational niche and stick to that practice area, such as mergers and acquisitions. For Kristen Po...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Increasing efficiency amid emerging market trends

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Against the backdrop of a still turbulent and uncertain professional services marketplace, finding ways to increase efficiencies in the law department...

What M&A will look like in 2023

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning dealmaker Sandy Mak is optimistic about the M&A outlook in Australia this year. It will be critical, however, for practitioners in this ...

Protégé: 'I've overcome so much already'

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Almost 13 years ago, Rebecca Bishop was in a horrific car accident, which she says she is lucky to have survived. Following this, she has not only ov...

The role of industry in legal education

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Leo Cussen Centre for Law, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Leo Cu...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Getting passionate about contracts

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not enough boutique firm owners appreciate that contracts are inextricably linked not only to the day-to-day success of a business but also to an op...

Legal Lightbulbs: Do we need to go beyond unconscious bias awareness to effect true societal change?

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Legal Lightbulbs, our hosts — Lawyers Weekly editor Jerome Doraisamy and Bowd chief executive Fionn Bowd — speak with Shakti Le...

Sport's influence on all areas of law

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lawyers don't always appreciate just how pervasive sport is — not just in discourse and society but also in the operational practice of law. Those w...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Will 2023 see even more recruitment activity in-house?

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The past two years have seen high levels of movement, inbound and outbound, for in-house lawyers in Australia. With market volatility and uncertainty ...

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Identifying innovative modes of practice

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Maxwell practises what she calls "NewFamilyLaw". Operating a legal business in such innovative ways is critical, she believes, in order to not on...

Leaving law to become an intimacy coach

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Hickman has always had, as she says, a "deep care" for humanity and strongly desires to contribute positively to the world around her. As a la...

The Corporate Counsel Show: 'You've got to find your voice and ask'

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Too often, in-house lawyers are afraid that they won't be seen as hardworking or committed. However, speaking up for what one needs in order to flouri...

The changing face of foreign interference, with Senator James Paterson

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senato...

Reflections on 40 years in law

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maithri Panagoda recently celebrated four decades in legal practice. In that time, he has learnt many lessons — including and especially the imp...

Legal Lightbulbs: Can lawyers innovate, or are they doomed by the traditional mindset?

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's legal profession has made great strides, in recent years, in transforming day-to-day practice methodologies. However, are lawyers their o...

The Corporate Counsel Show: Clear, concise communication with key stakeholders

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In-house lawyers need to be seen as an extension of business objectives. In order to build such an impression, counsel must learn how to effectively a...

Supporting women lawyers into leadership positions

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with legalsuper, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with legalsuper executive ma...

Innovation in legal education

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Leo Cussen Centre for Law, we explore the nexus between lawyers' prof...