How small-firm owners can navigate the cost-of-living crisis
In the current economic environment, the escalating cost of living poses substantial challenges for small law firms. Here, Marianne Marchesi underscores the mounting ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024
‘Get some good advisers around you’
When it comes to managing the juggle of running a small law firm, principals can underestimate and overlook the importance of getting the right people around them amid ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Remote learning has made it difficult for lawyers to build connections
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the legal profession has undergone a seismic shift, with remote working becoming increasingly prevalent. Here, Jennie Siow ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Embracing non-traditional leadership to improve wellbeing
In a dynamic legal environment, Bree Knoester emphasised the need for firms to move away from traditional leadership and recruitment practices to promote longevity and ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Why law students need to understand First Nations perspectives in Australia’s justice system
In light of the disproportionate representation of First Nations People in the Australian criminal justice system, there is a real need for law students to acquire a more ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Why practising law overseas can make you a better lawyer
Reflecting on his time living and working in Tokyo, special counsel Nathaniel Rowe underscores the invaluable experience one can gain from practising law in foreign ...
SME LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2024
Building a career at one law firm
Here, Leah Hewish shares her journey of navigating a successful legal career without the necessity of changing law firms, and she provides insights and practical guidance ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2024
How partners can build a winning culture, according to Ivan Cleary
Ivan Cleary, the head coach of reigning NRL premiers Penrith Panthers, recently shared the key factors that helped him establish a winning culture within his team, which ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2024
What I wished I’d known earlier as a small-firm owner
Here, Jennifer Tutty shares invaluable insights gathered from years of experience managing a boutique law firm – lessons she wishes she had learnt earlier in her legal ...
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2024