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]
Time away from work key to success post-pandemic
COVID-19 has taken a toll on lawyers of all stripes, both personally and professionally. For those who can, taking a break and disconnecting from work may be exactly what ...
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Oct 2020
Pets and their calming influence in law offices
Five years ago, Pamela Cominos made a hugely important hire for her firm: Honey, who serves as the firm’s chief happiness officer.
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Oct 2020
Rethinking global vocational pathways
With flights grounded across the world, legal employers and prospective employees must re-evaluate recruitment strategies. Thankfully, for both parties, there are options ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 21 Oct 2020
Holman Webb adds workplace relations partner
National law firm Holman Webb has hired a new partner for its Sydney office, bringing with him 25 years of experience in workplace, litigation and dispute resolution.
SME LAW • Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Making your case to be a remote legal counsel
When Melbourne’s second lockdown hit, Jenna Adamson saw an opportunity to work remotely from Christchurch. Such an arrangement has not only sustained her wellbeing, but ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Ashurst promotes 8 to partnership in Australia
International law firm Ashurst has elevated 15 lawyers to its partnership ranks around the world, with eight of those promotions coming from Australia.
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Education, tech adoption critical for construction lawyers
Practitioners in the construction space were already having to get up to date on new design, planning and production processes before the pandemic, and the learning is ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Leo Cussen, legalsuper team up for Mental Health First Aid training
PLT provider Leo Cussen and industry fund legalsuper have combined to deliver Mental Health First Aid Training to new lawyers.
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Indigenous workers file class action against WA government over stolen wages
Proceedings have been launched by surviving First Australian workers and their relatives, who laboured in conditions “akin to slavery”, to recover wages held by the ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Oct 2020