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]
Why mid-level lawyers are so hard to find right now
Following the “silly money” being offered during the age of COVID-19, there is currently a “significant shortage” of mid-level lawyers in the Australian market
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 02 Feb 2025
‘Lawyer brain’ and a fed-up judge: What’s hot in law this week (27–31 Jan)
With Australia Day now in the rear-view mirror and the Federal Court set to open for 2025, the legal marketplace is very much in full swing once more. Here is your weekly ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Preventative lawyering: A strategic imperative for modern legal practice
Preventive lawyering is more than a service; it is a mindset shift for both lawyers and businesses, writes Carrie Peterson.
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Jan 2025
‘Nothing has changed’: Bullying, discrimination, and harassment in law still rampant
A newly released report from South Australia highlights widespread legal workplace issues, permeated by power imbalances and hierarchical issues, leading to a majority of ...
POLITICS • Wed, 29 Jan 2025
ALSP market share hits US$28.5bn
Despite an emerging bifurcation between those that use alternative legal service providers and those that do not, the ALSP market is booming – with the advent of GenAI ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 29 Jan 2025
‘The deal pipeline is strong’ for lawyers in 2025
BigLaw partners are optimistic about the coming 12 months, citing an anticipated uptick in M&A activity.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jan 2025
What happens if Dutton rolls back Right to Disconnect laws?
While aspiring prime minister Peter Dutton may intend to wind back the newly legislated Right to Disconnect, such a repeal may not have a significant impact on the ...
POLITICS • Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Building a positive work culture in a BigLaw firm
Here, the current and incoming managing partners of a BigLaw firm share insights on the crucial importance of cultivating a supportive workplace, emphasising that ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Hamilton Locke promotes 10
International law firm Hamilton Locke has named a new special counsel and nine new senior associates.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jan 2025