Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
Legal implications of being assaulted at work
Whilst employers have a legal obligation to protect their staff, incidents of assault and harassment in the workplace remain far too common — and these lawyers say many ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 11 Dec 2022
Clayton Utz reveals NY partner promotions
Clayton Utz has welcomed nine to the partnership in its latest round of promotions across the country, effective from January 2023.
BIG LAW • Fri, 09 Dec 2022
‘I treat my staff the way that I would expect to have been treated as an employee’
For this boutique owner, having a culture and client-focused approach and not being budget or fee-generated has been instrumental in the success of her firm.
SME LAW • Thu, 08 Dec 2022
The future of Aussie law firms: It’s in the numbers
Superficial, cosmetic and often specious, the change espoused by law firm leaders is like a new coat of paint on an old commodore; it’s bright, buffed and shiny again, ...
SME LAW • Thu, 08 Dec 2022
DW Fox Tucker appoints CEO, 2 special counsel
South Australian boutique firm DW Fox Tucker Lawyers has undergone a revamp, “reviewing every corner” of how the firm operates and adding a new chief executive, as well ...
SME LAW • Thu, 08 Dec 2022
Colin Biggers & Paisley promotes 14
Colin Biggers & Paisley has promoted 14 staff in its largest-ever promotions round, including four to the partnership.
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Dec 2022
Firms not offering flexibility will become ‘2nd and 3rd-tier choices’ for candidates
In a candidate-driven legal market, firms that don’t make flexibility the norm post-pandemic will be unlikely to attract quality staff and compete in the war for talent, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Dec 2022
Hall & Wilcox appoints 1st female chair
Hall & Wilcox has appointed the first female chair of partners in the firm’s 105-year history, taking over from previous chair Mark Dunphy.
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Melbourne Health hit with class action
After the “systemic” and “widespread” underpayment of junior doctors, Melbourne Health has now become the 12th Victorian health service to face a class action for wage ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Dec 2022