Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation. You can email Jerome at: [email protected]
Legal teams have ‘essential role’ in achieving ESG targets
The general counsel of a multinational consumer packaged goods company has provided pivotal insight into the role legal teams have in addressing environmental, social and ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 02 Jan 2024
Proactive response needed to address IT hurdles
In today’s increasingly tech-savvy marketplace, it’s become essential for law firms to have proper measures in place to proactively address IT concerns.
SME LAW • Mon, 01 Jan 2024
Leadership lessons: How to adapt and see your teams thrive
Two BigLaw partners have unpacked how to become better leaders in an ever-changing practice area, particularly in the face of shifting client demands and the prevalence ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jan 2024
Senior lawyer named executive GM at Australian Unity
Mutual company Australian Unity has appointed a senior corporate counsel with extensive in-house experience as its new executive general manager for trustees.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 01 Jan 2024
1 in 4 Aussies believe AI will benefit legal processes
New findings show the volume of Australians who think the advent of artificial intelligence will be a boon for key industries.
SME LAW • Fri, 29 Dec 2023
Deakin University appoints new dean of law
Victoria-based university Deakin has elevated its deputy dean to the position of dean of its law school – a role she has been acting in since May of this year.
BIG LAW • Fri, 29 Dec 2023
Getting behind the ‘kindness in law’ movement
The legal profession has shifted away from the adversarial and combative approach that has long characterised the industry. This shift, known as the “kindness in law” ...
SME LAW • Thu, 28 Dec 2023
‘Get across’ emerging tech in 2024
Law firms and lawyers have been advised to “buckle up” heading into 2024, as new AI tech is on the horizon.
NEWLAW • Thu, 28 Dec 2023
‘I want people to like their workplace’
While some boutique law firms remain adamant about bringing staff to return to the office full-time, others maintain that continued flexibility is a must. For this firm ...
SME LAW • Thu, 28 Dec 2023