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]
Lawyers must choose to lead during COVID-19
In what has fast become one of the most extraordinary social, professional and economic crises of our lifetimes, it is incumbent upon lawyers to step up for the community ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Employment lawyers ‘have never been more important’
The outbreak of coronavirus has resulted in work that is both intellectually stimulating and hugely consequential for lawyers in the employment space, says one partner.
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Collaboration with barristers critical during COVID-19
Unprecedented challenges in the wake of a global pandemic mean that it is especially important for corporate counsel to engage effectively with those at the bar.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Issues and lessons for WA GCs from COVID-19
While coronavirus is impacting upon all corners of the Australian economy and professional landscape, there are unique challenges facing in-house teams in the west.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Biggest personal issues for legal teams during COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus has spawned numerous challenges for in-house counsel. New research identifies the more prominent personal ones being tackled.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Firms that ‘cull hard and pause recruitment’ may struggle to find talent post-pandemic
In the first of a three-part series, Lawyers Weekly explores the ramifications of coronavirus on the legal marketplace from a recruitment perspective.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Apr 2020
National firm breaks BigLaw mold on COVID-19 measures
While BigLaw players across the board are implementing measures pertaining to partner draws, employee pay and entitlements, one national firm is going against the grain
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Apr 2020
HSF promotes 8 to partnership
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has elevated eight to partner in Australia, as part of what the firm says is its largest promotional round since its merger in ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Apr 2020
‘Partners on commission’ strategy launched by Sydney firm
In the wake of COVID-19, many practitioners may struggle to keep the lights on and continue servicing their clients. One firm has come up with a solution.
SME LAW • Sun, 19 Apr 2020