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]
Julia Gillard’s advice to young women lawyers
Former prime minister Julia Gillard has offered tips to emerging female legal professionals in what she describes as an “extraordinary time” to be establishing one’s self ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Mar 2021
Why legal ops may be the path you’ve been searching for
Finding a home in legal operations, Naomi Hickey-Humble reflects, was “like Goldilocks finding the comfiest bed”.
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Mar 2021
This IWD, let’s give our urgent and undivided attention to this issue
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, and naturally, it also prompts an examination of what still ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Mar 2021
Continuous disclosure changes ‘would shred investor protections’
A member body for litigation funders has said proposed changes to Australia’s “world-leading” continuous disclosure laws would amount to a win for corporate lobbyists at ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Mar 2021
Kate Jenkins to conduct review into parliamentary workplace culture
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins is set to undertake an investigation into the workplaces of parliamentarians and their staff.
POLITICS • Fri, 05 Mar 2021
Largest women’s health class action decision upheld
A landmark decision from November 2019 has been upheld, delivering findings in favour of thousands of women whose “lives were destroyed”.
BIG LAW • Fri, 05 Mar 2021
A guide to having a baby, taking leave and returning to work
Thinking about having a baby? This is what you need to know about your rights and as a legal professional, write Courtney Robertson and Alexandra Grayson.
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Mar 2021
Corporate Counsel Awards 2021 launched
The fifth annual Corporate Counsel Awards is fast approaching. Lawyers Weekly and principal partner LOD are thrilled to bring yet another celebration for Australia’s ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 04 Mar 2021
Buying, selling or merging with other law firms in 2021
Marketplace appetite for firm mergers and acquisitions is reportedly higher than ever, and – as Australia turns its attention to a “new normal” – SME practices may be ...
SME LAW • Thu, 04 Mar 2021