Over 20% of lawyers plan to leave their firms this year
The latest Legal Firm of Choice Survey data shows that lawyers in private practice are increasingly likely to be job hunting compared to last year.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Apr 2025
How youth and union roots are driving this lawyer-turned-Labor candidate
Emily Mawson – a plaintiff lawyer at a national firm – is running to reclaim a marginal seat for Labor, fuelled by her passion to amplify the voices of regional ...
POLITICS • Tue, 08 Apr 2025
Why this lawyer chose to chase her dream of being a writer
After being a lawyer for over a decade, Gretchen Shirm left it behind to become an author. Here, she shares how her legal background continues to inspire and influence ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Apr 2025
Conversion practises banned in NSW, new penalties introduced
New legislation passed by the NSW government has officially banned LGBTQ+ conversion practices in the state, with anyone caught continuing these harmful practices now ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Apr 2025
How to address workplace bullying among women
With women bullying other women at twice the rate of bullying men, a workplace psychologist has examined the underlying causes, concerns, and solutions to address this ...
SME LAW • Sun, 06 Apr 2025
What’s motivating this lawyer-turned-LNP candidate
With the 2025 federal election looming, Leon Rebello, a solicitor at KWM and candidate for the LNP in McPherson, shared what drove him into politics and why he believes ...
POLITICS • Sun, 06 Apr 2025
Pinsent Masons elevates 3 to partner in APAC in 24-strong global cohort
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has revealed a wave of new partner promotions, including three in the Asia-Pacific region.
BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Apr 2025
‘Sam Kerr clause’ passes Victorian Parliament
The Victorian government has enhanced its anti-vilification and social cohesion laws by passing legislation that features what MPs dubbed the “Sam Kerr clause”.
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Apr 2025
Mastering the juggle of running a firm as a parent
Balancing the dual roles of a firm owner and a devoted parent can be a challenging tightrope act. Here, Melanie Vairawanathan revealed the powerful strategies she’s ...
SME LAW • Thu, 03 Apr 2025
