Grace Robbie

Grace Robbie

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NSW DPP lawyer charged over alleged relationships with inmates

A lawyer at the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions is facing serious charges over alleged intimate relationships with inmates and the unauthorised access of hundreds of ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2026

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Why cultural fit is becoming a deciding factor in hiring lawyers

While legal knowledge, experience, and accolades once defined who got hired, law firms are now rewriting the rules, elevating cultural fit and workplace alignment as the ...

SME LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2026

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Ashurst, Perkins Coie combine to form new global legal giant

In a major overnight move, partners at global law firm Ashurst and US-headquartered BigLaw firm Perkins Coie gave the green light for a merger set to create a combined ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2026

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The power of yes: How saying yes can shape your legal career

For young lawyers, diving into challenging tasks can feel intimidating, but one fast-rising partner credits her rapid success to a simple yet powerful strategy: saying ...

SME LAW • Mon, 13 Apr 2026

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Why working in the bush is the fast track for legal careers

Many young lawyers assume that the fast track to career success runs straight through the city’s bustling streets. But Sally Callander has flipped this idea on its head, ...

SME LAW • Mon, 13 Apr 2026

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Top Qld judge slams year-long delays in serious criminal cases

A senior Queensland judge has issued a scathing rebuke of the state’s criminal justice system, warning that cases are dragging on for “extraordinarily long” periods as ...

SME LAW • Thu, 09 Apr 2026

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Slater & Gordon names new chief people officer

The former chief people officer (CPO) and executive director at Court Services Victoria has joined national plaintiff firm Slater & Gordon as its new CPO.

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Apr 2026

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K&L Gates rolls out Legora across Australian offices

Global law firm K&L Gates has become one of the latest BigLaw players to roll out the AI platform Legora across its international network, with Australia emerging as ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Apr 2026

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Why lawyers struggle to switch off is getting worse

Long hours, high stakes, and relentless mental demands have long defined life for legal professionals – but in today’s hyperconnected world, that pressure has reached new ...

SME LAW • Thu, 09 Apr 2026

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