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]
Tips to declutter bloated email inboxes
With the busy end-of-year period underway, many lawyers may feel overwhelmed by the constant pings of new emails coming through. Here’s how you can better manage your ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 19 Dec 2023
Barry Nilsson promotes 13
National law firm Barry Nilsson has wrapped up a year of substantial growth with the elevation of 13 lawyers to more senior roles, including six to special counsel.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Dec 2023
Value of briefs to women barristers highlights ongoing gender pay issues in law
While new data from the Law Council shows that targets are being met on equitable briefing rates, the percentage of brief fees going to women barristers is at its lowest ...
THE BAR • Mon, 18 Dec 2023
What I wish I’d known as a first-year or second-year law student
It is never too early in your law degree to start thinking about and working on your career planning and prospects, writes Jimmy Ngo.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Dec 2023
No respite for tech lawyers in 2024
The new year is going to see M&A, regulation, and artificial intelligence dominate the tech landscape, writes Anthony Bekker.
NEWLAW • Sat, 16 Dec 2023
Folbigg conviction quashed and a fake lawyer convicted: What’s hot in law this week (11–15 Dec)
This week, numerous court cases, the alma maters of the profession’s rising stars, and further BigLaw movements have garnered readers’ attention. Here is your weekly ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 15 Dec 2023
Jones Day names new Aussie head
Global law firm Jones Day has appointed a new partner-in-charge of its Australian regional presence.
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Dec 2023
Piper Alderman promotes 16, including 3 to partner
National law firm Piper Alderman has unveiled its new-year promotions, with three joining the partnership, four elevated to senior associate, and nine becoming associates
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Dec 2023
HFW adds environment and climate change partner from Baker McKenzie
Global law firm HFW is expanding its environment and climate change practice with the appointment of a partner from Baker McKenzie for its Sydney office.
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Dec 2023