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]
Buy a law firm, don’t start a new one
For many lawyers, COVID-19 has presented numerous professional and financial challenges. Avinash Singh, however, saw an opportunity to purchase a legal practice.
PODCAST • Fri, 04 Sep 2020
Creating brand ambassadors for your firm
It can be beneficial to train up employees to represent the legal practice online, however certain boxes must be ticked if such advocacy is to work.
SME LAW • Thu, 03 Sep 2020
Why family law firms need financial advisers
Watching a client become financially educated and open to alternative options when the financial modelling is used, can be a game changer.
SME LAW • Thu, 03 Sep 2020
Mediation accreditation standards to be modernised
The Mediator Standards Board (MSB) has announced it will work with Melbourne-based Resolution Resources (RR) to review the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) ...
SME LAW • Thu, 03 Sep 2020
Why did you become a lawyer?
In a time when our profession is under increased scrutiny, it is time to ask yourself, why did you become a lawyer to begin with, writes Tracey Mylecharane.
SME LAW • Thu, 03 Sep 2020
NAB sells MLC wealth management business for $1.44bn
National Australia Bank has been advised on the sale of its MLC wealth management business to IOOF Holdings.
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Sep 2020
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Building a successful boutique from the ground up
Law should never be a constraint on who one is – running a firm more in line with one’s personal and professional vision is the surest path to success, says the pair ...
PODCAST • Wed, 02 Sep 2020
Nexus Law Group adds Perth office
NewLaw firm Nexus Law Group has continued its expansion across Australia, this time heading west and adding two principals to open an office in Perth.
NEWLAW • Tue, 01 Sep 2020
Finding meaning fundamental to team and individual success
Way too many legal departments spend too much time on work they don’t find that meaningful, says Victoria Swedjemark.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 01 Sep 2020