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]
Wellness has ‘been a priority for our firm for a long time’
Simply having mental health policies in place is not enough post-pandemic; initiatives need to be adaptable to specific staff requirements, according to Lander & ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Oct 2021
The mother-of-four who went from being a personal trainer to a lawyer
Annie Hales Sievers had a full life ─ a happy marriage, four children, a successful personal training business and enough of a storied past to keep her feeling grateful
SME LAW • Thu, 28 Oct 2021
Can small firms capitalise on a ‘Great Resignation’ in BigLaw?
If a predicted mass exodus of professionals from their jobs in the coming months manifests – including BigLaw lawyers moving on – boutique practices may find themselves ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Oct 2021
How many firms use tech for billing?
New research offers insights into the extent to which boutique law firms utilise tech platforms to manage their billing processes and related financial, administrative ...
SME LAW • Thu, 28 Oct 2021
‘Seeing how many people have bounced back is really exciting’: Running a small business in uncertain times
Small business owners are letting fear hold them back too often, according to this business owner and author.
SME LAW • Thu, 28 Oct 2021
2 in 5 lawyers still fear mental health stigma
New findings from the International Bar Association show that mental health issues disproportionately affect certain demographics within the legal profession and that a ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Oct 2021
New scholarship launched to support women in dispute resolution
Resolution Institute has introduced a scholarship, named for NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC QC, aimed at increasing the number of female professionals in determinative ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Oct 2021
Moray & Agnew unveils vaccine mandate policy
National law firm Moray & Agnew has introduced a mandatory workplace COVID-19 vaccination policy, which will take effect from 1 December 2021.
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Oct 2021
De Grey Mining raises $125m
Western Australian gold explorer and project development company De Grey Mining has been advised on its fully underwritten $125 million placement.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Oct 2021