Mediation is the ‘best job in the world’
As mediation becomes more common post-pandemic, this mediator said that whilst there are a number of positive opportunities on the horizon, there are also challenges.
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Dec 2022
White & Case: ‘Access to a global network of expertise is everything’
After adding 46 new partners in October and promoting a further 40 staff globally in November, this White & Case Sydney executive partner said the firm has no ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Dec 2022
‘I was back in the office the 3rd day after giving birth’
After having two children, this principal solicitor has found that she can juggle both her career and family life with ease — but has had to fight preconceptions along ...
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Dec 2022
‘Mediation is win-win’
After seeing a gap in the market for female mediators, this ex-private practice lawyer has since found her mediation work “eye-opening”.
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Dec 2022
Sprintlaw expands to New Zealand
Australian online law firm Sprintlaw has expanded to New Zealand, after raising over $3.5 million in funding.
NEWLAW • Tue, 20 Dec 2022
2 women sexually harassed by late Supreme Court judge win settlement
Two women, who were sexually harassed by a former Supreme Court judge, have won settlements after first coming forward in 2020.
THE BAR • Mon, 19 Dec 2022
‘Prepare, prepare, prepare’ (and more advocacy best practice)
Knowing basic court etiquette, being prepared and not being unreasonably competitive are key elements of being a good advocate, this pair revealed.
THE BAR • Mon, 19 Dec 2022
‘Victims continue to be failed by the justice system’
The Australian criminal justice system needs to go further in protecting victims of family and domestic violence, said this prosecutor and future Columbia law student.
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Dec 2022
‘Change to the legal profession begins within legal education’
In the lead-up to Australia’s first Treaty process, this law student and senior lawyer explained that the pathway to “true reconciliation” has never been clearer.
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Dec 2022
