Should private equity be involved in BigLaw firm ownership?
Here, the head of Wotton + Kearney shares a compelling perspective on the benefits of private equity investment in BigLaw firms, after selling a 30 per cent stake of the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jun 2024
Advice for lawyers wanting to change their work week
In the traditional world of legal work, the idea of having a more flexible work schedule is often seen as unusual. Here, Maddi Thimont offers valuable insights for people ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 13 Jun 2024
How DJing enriched this lawyer’s life
Jennifer Tutty reveals that her ability to merge the structured world of law with the creative freedom of DJing has not only helped her maintain a healthy work/life ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Jun 2024
Why law firms should brighten up their offices for clients
To enhance positive client interactions, the interior design of legal offices should be modified to cultivate a more nurturing and supportive atmosphere for their ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Jun 2024
Debt relief needed to ensure lawyers stay in the regions
A proposal to reduce HECS debt for lawyers relocating to rural, regional and remote areas has the potential to transform the accessibility of legal services for these ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Jun 2024
How can you become a music lawyer?
In the dynamic landscape of Australia’s legal sphere, the intersection of law and music offers a unique and often elusive opportunity to young lawyers. Here, a senior ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Jun 2024
Balancing dual roles as a GC and birth doula
In addition to serving as a general counsel, Nina Stamell practises as a birth doula. Here, she emphasises the transformative insights she has gained and the delicate ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Jun 2024
How these law students are looking to engage men in the fight against gender-based violence
Two of the founders of WGG Australia emphasise the importance of involving men in the fight against gender-based violence and offer guidance on how this can occur.
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Jun 2024
Would a Human Rights Act give too much power to the courts?
A parliamentary inquiry has recommended that Australia should enact its first federal Human Rights Act. However, concerns have been raised about whether such legislation ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Jun 2024