Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of professional services (including Lawyers Weekly, HR Leader, Accountants Daily, and Accounting Times). 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]
Maurice Blackburn names new head of employment law in Qld
National plaintiff firm has appointed a former 30 Under 30 winner as the new state head of its employment law practice in Queensland, taking over from Giri Sivaraman, who ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Mar 2024
Gender pay gaps exposed and a BigLaw acquisition proposal: What’s hot in law this week (26 Feb–1 Mar)
In the week when the Workplace Gender Equality Agency revealed the pay divides for men and women at Australia’s biggest firms, a listed practice confirmed a UK-based ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 01 Mar 2024
Dentons adds 2 employment and safety partners, including team of 9, from Kennedys
Global law firm Dentons has moved to strengthen its employment and safety offering with the appointment of two partners from BigLaw rival Kennedys, who have brought with ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 01 Mar 2024
What TikTok can do for your law firm
From litigation to likes: In a digital age, where social media platforms dictate much of our daily interactions, TikTok has emerged as a game changer for businesses, ...
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Feb 2024
What lessons can the legal world offer the food world?
A MasterChef semifinalist and lawyer has outlined what a commercial kitchen is like for women and how the food industry could learn from the legal profession.
CAREERS • Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Team of 4 joins Finlaysons from Oak Law
Finlaysons has moved to strengthen its property ranks with the appointment of a partner, special counsel, conveyancer, and law clerk from a rival Adelaide-based firm.
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Thornton + King bolsters its ranks with 2 senior appointments
NSW-based firm Thornton + King has moved to strengthen its property law ranks with the hiring of two accredited specialists, who have joined the firm as a principal and ...
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Addressing the disconnect: How a change in mindset is key for better team morale and outcomes
There appears to be a disconnect between teams post-pandemic. With the hybrid working showing no signs of slowing down, leaders would do well to consider how they can ...
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Why legal leaders must ‘show up’ for their staff
Angie Zandstra, the acting chief executive officer for the College of Law Australia, shared her insights on leadership in the legal profession and the significance of ...
CAREERS • Wed, 28 Feb 2024