Jerome Doraisamy

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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]

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Former Nine reporter reaches settlement over sexual discrimination claim

Former Today television reporter Airlie Walsh has reached a confidential settlement of her Federal Court sex discrimination claim with her former employer, Nine Network ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jan 2025

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Legal team’s ‘important role’ in embedding DEI, in face of ‘bro culture’ push

Within hours of entering the Oval Office, returning US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning DEI initiatives in federal workplaces. In Australia, law ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Jan 2025

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‘Natural to expect’ firm costs will reflect AI-inspired efficiency

Not only should the increasing use of artificial intelligence by external providers have a flow-on effect on charge-out rates, but it should also result in greater ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Jan 2025

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University of Sydney’s GC to speak at Corporate Counsel Summit 2025

Olivia Perks, general counsel at the University of Sydney, will discuss how law departments can help reverse cultural decline.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Jan 2025

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What partners want from junior lawyers in 2025

Mindset, enthusiasm, and adaptability have long been sought-after traits for the next generations. This year, such traits are shaping up to be even more pertinent, ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jan 2025

DEI in BigLaw ‘not going away’, despite Zuckerberg’s call for more ‘masculine energy’

Time will tell how receptive American corporations are to a shift back to “bro culture”. For the heads of some of Australia’s biggest law firms, however, there is “no ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jan 2025

Overwhelming work volume remains a significant challenge in-house

Law departments and their external providers are combating onerous workloads by focusing on short-term solutions, research shows.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 19 Jan 2025

Concerning comments and corruption allegations: What’s hot in law this week (13–17 Jan)

This week, two major plaintiff firms promoted dozens of practitioners to new roles, and the new Attorney-General in Queensland has moved to amend “manifestly inadequate” ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 17 Jan 2025

3 reasons lawyers should try a Feb Fast

From holiday mode to high performance: Let’s make February a time to pause, reset, and rediscover calm, writes Isabella Ferguson.

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2025

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