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]
Leaning on mentoring relationships during COVID-19
In the age of coronavirus, having the safe space of a mentoring relationship has been critical for two lawyers to successfully manage the myriad turbulence.
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Jul 2021
2021 Australian Law Awards postponed until December
In light of the continuing lockdown in Greater Sydney, Lawyers Weekly will host this year’s Australian Law Awards in December.
BIG LAW • Thu, 29 Jul 2021
Are lawyers loners or aspiring solopreneurs?
The latest stats on Australia’s legal profession begs the question of whether our lawyers prefer to be lone wolves or are keen to break free of traditional structures and ...
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Jul 2021
Design thinking critical to SME success
With the legal marketplace undergoing so much change, design thinking is a “perfect match” for those looking to prosper amid such evolution.
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Jul 2021
Too few firms invest in company culture
A concerning number of SME law firms in Australia are failing to make sufficient investments in culture as part of the business’ strategic growth, new research has found
SME LAW • Wed, 28 Jul 2021
Should egg freezing be an employee benefit for lawyers?
New research from Monash University suggests that while employee-sponsored egg freezing could be a windfall for working women’s career options, there are important ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Jul 2021
Biztech Lawyers merges with US boutique
Tech-centric practice Biztech Lawyers is joining forces with American-based firm Spillman&Partners, operating under the former’s banner.
SME LAW • Wed, 28 Jul 2021
Ashurst launches 26-week parental leave policy
BigLaw firm Ashurst is introducing a “landmark” global parental leave policy, which it says strengthens its support frameworks for working parents at the firm, regardless ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Jul 2021
Being ready for ‘when, not if’ a cyber attack happens
Understanding the cyber-security risks to a business, and being part of the preparation and prevention activities, are an opportunity seen as a leading trusted adviser ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 27 Jul 2021