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]
SME firms ‘realistic’ about tech challenges ahead
Boutique law firms don’t necessarily need to compete with big players in the market on tech adoption and utilisation, but still must recognise and implement the ...
SME LAW • Thu, 31 Aug 2023
The evolving implications of Australia’s modern slavery laws
Australia’s looming and timely review of the Modern Slavery Act will have implications that will impact upon the legal profession as well as general consumer sentiment, ...
POLITICS • Wed, 30 Aug 2023
2 Aussies reappointed to Ashurst board
Global law firm Ashurst has re-elected two Australian partners to its board, with their new terms set to commence in November.
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Aug 2023
Addisons adds partner from Mills Oakley
Sydney-based law firm Addisons has appointed a partner from national player Mills Oakley for its intellectual property practice.
SME LAW • Tue, 29 Aug 2023
Junior lawyers should avoid ‘job hopping’
The next generation of leaders in law may have been increasingly predisposed to ‘job hopping’ in recent years and for myriad reasons. However, recruiters say that such ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Aug 2023
WA Family Court registrar promoted to magistrate
West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has elevated a registrar in the Family Court of Western Australia to a magistrate of that court.
THE BAR • Mon, 28 Aug 2023
Partners optimistic about development of next-gen leaders
Nearly one year ago, Lawyers Weekly spoke with BigLaw partners across the country about concerns that junior lawyers would miss out on key learning opportunities, given ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Aug 2023
Estrin Saul promotes 2
Award-winning immigration firm Estrin Saul Lawyers & Migration Specialists has elevated two lawyers internally, to practice leader and special counsel, respectively
SME LAW • Sun, 27 Aug 2023
Existential crises and a new Chief Justice: What’s hot in law this week (21–25 Aug)
The 14th Chief Justice of the High Court has been named and the legal profession has seen some fascinating court proceedings in the past seven days. Here is your weekly ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 25 Aug 2023