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]
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Starting a firm while working full-time in another job
One year ago, Jarrod Kenney founded his own law firm – while still working full-time in a separate role. Here, he reflects on the myriad challenges involved with starting ...
PODCAST • Tue, 09 Jan 2024
‘The biggest socio-technological leap forward’: Why lawyers must realise AI potential
The steadfast roll-out of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession is showing no signs of slowing down, with lawyers having little choice but to work with it ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Jan 2024
Build relationships and the work will follow, says associate
Building long-lasting relationships rather than treating each interaction like a transaction will hold junior lawyers in good stead, a recruiter-turned-associate says.
SME LAW • Mon, 08 Jan 2024
How junior lawyers can put themselves out there
The immediate past president of the Australian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) has shared how new-to-industry lawyers can put their best foot forward by maintaining an ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Jan 2024
How to navigate the minefield of advertising law
As social media platforms change at the speed of light, regulators are playing a “chasing game” to update advertising guidelines. Here, an associate highlights how it is ...
SME LAW • Mon, 08 Jan 2024
Not using GenAI will put firms ‘at a serious disadvantage’, and other 2024 predictions
The APAC lead for a global software provider has detailed numerous predictions for lawyers’ use of AI in the new year, with the necessity of AI use and the decline of ...
NEWLAW • Sun, 07 Jan 2024
Managing the ‘existential concern’ around new tech
As cloud-based technology and large language models continually evolve, this founder has noted “a level of anxiety” in the legal profession – but said that education is ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 04 Jan 2024
Mindset shift for client attraction needed
A change in mindset is essential for boutique law firm owners looking to secure more clients going forward.
SME LAW • Thu, 04 Jan 2024
‘Women are looking for different ways to do BD’
In the age of social media, more women are choosing to network on LinkedIn – as, according to this principal’s research, more find business development harder as women
SME LAW • Thu, 04 Jan 2024