‘A minority within a minority’: The Torres Strait Islander experience in law
When discussing diversity and inclusion as it pertains to Indigenous peoples, Australia’s legal profession cannot forget that Torres Strait Islander lawyers have ...
SME LAW • Mon, 30 Nov 2020
G+T appoints 5 new partners, 4 new special counsel
National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has elevated nine lawyers to senior positions, with five joining the partnership ranks and four rising to special counsel.
BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Nov 2020
Winners for 2020 Partner of the Year Awards unveiled
Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Partner of the Year Awards.
BIG LAW • Fri, 27 Nov 2020
‘Each of us has the ability to change the world for the better’
Lawyers pride themselves on fighting for fairness, and although there is still much progress to make in advancing LGBTQI+ rights in the legal profession, we should be ...
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Nov 2020
‘It’s never been cheaper to expand your business’
If sole practitioners have been considering employing other professionals to work in their boutique firms, the age of coronavirus has opened a window to do so in a ...
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Nov 2020
Managing the looming ‘Hunger Games’ period: Part I
Australian family lawyers are fast approaching their busiest time of year. In the age of coronavirus, this period could be especially trying.
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Nov 2020
‘Lifestyle firm’ tag may not be as relevant post-pandemic
In Emma Heuston’s estimation, women have been more likely to brand their legal practices from a work-life balance perspective. That may shift in the new normal, if more ...
SME LAW • Thu, 26 Nov 2020
Law societies perceived more ethically relative to previous years
Perceptions of Australian law societies have improved in 2020, after a couple of years of declining community impressions, according to new research.
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Nov 2020
Unpacking RCEP and its impact for Australian lawyers
The looming Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be significant not just for trade lawyers but also those practising in labour law, IP, competition, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Nov 2020
