Jerome Doraisamy

How is wellness advocacy progressing in the US legal profession?

A Wisconsin-based psychotherapist has outlined how American lawyers are faring in combating psychological ill-health, in contrast to the Australian profession.

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Apr 2019

G+T hosts reception on how finance sector can help end modern slavery

National firm Gilbert + Tobin recently hosted a consultation on how the financial sector can most effectively prevent and disrupt modern slavery and human trafficking and ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Apr 2019

Clifford Chance promotes 30 partners worldwide

Global firm Clifford Chance has elevated 30 of its lawyers to the partnership ranks, including nine in Asia-Pacific.

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Apr 2019

Flexible working in-house requires trust and self-compassion

Given the unique challenges of each individual business, the implementation and utilisation of flexible working arrangements by the legal team requires trust and an ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Apr 2019

NSW solicitor struck off for ‘significant’ trust account breaches

A NSW-based practitioner has been removed from the roll after having 19 grounds of complaint brought against him.

SME LAW • Sun, 28 Apr 2019

Barristers have the forensic skills to succeed in politics

In the second half of Lawyers Weekly’s conversation with Fiona McLeod SC, she explains why those from the bar possess the skills and experience necessary to effectively ...

POLITICS • Thu, 25 Apr 2019

Podcast: How a car accident helped a former lawyer find her purpose

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by lawyer turned meditation coach Kate Cliff.

PODCAST • Thu, 25 Apr 2019

What’s life like for an insurance lawyer in-house?

Woolworths Group senior solicitor Marea Hickie worked as an insurance litigator for 30 years before moving in-house. Speaking to Lawyers Weekly, she outlines some of the ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Apr 2019

NSW lawyer suspended, has assets frozen pending investigation over ‘expensive new house’

A partner based in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has been suspended from legal practice, and has had his assets frozen, pending the outcome of an investigation into “extensive ...

SME LAW • Mon, 22 Apr 2019