Naomi Neilson

Reprimanded lawyer accuses ACT Law Council of being ‘vindictive’

During a hearing to determine a costs order, a solicitor found guilty of professional misconduct for knowingly misleading a tribunal and leaving his client unrepresented ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Jun 2021

ABA, international legal groups condemn Philippines’ government as victims of lawyer-targeted killings rise to record levels

More lawyers have been killed in the five years since Philippines’ president Rodrigo Duterte took office than under any other government, prompting the Australian Bar ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Jun 2021

K&L Gates assists in GlobalX merger

The GlobalX merger with Dye & Durham was successful with the assistance of K&L Gates. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Jun 2021

Law students set sights on eliminating sexual harassment and bullying

After being publicly humiliated by a senior lawyer, Erica Giulione learnt a month later through other employees that another young female had been subjected to the same ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 28 Jun 2021

The tips for making an award-winning legal career 

Managing expectations, tailoring job applications and being persuasive can open budding lawyers up to a career worthy of award wins and the new opportunities that come ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 28 Jun 2021

Ditching LinkedIn, EQ over IQ and other tips for virtual networking

With the country still coming in and out of lockdowns, three legal practitioners have provided some of their top virtual networking tips and tricks for new and young ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 28 Jun 2021

Updates from the profession for new lawyers: Witness K, Porter and Lawyer X

In this fortnightly wrap-up, Protégé looks at the most important updates from across the legal profession. This time, it includes an update on the former ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 28 Jun 2021

Student-led organisations start with being ‘super passionate’, founder says

For GreenLaw founder Annika Reynolds, it was her passion for climate justice that turned the youth-led organisation into something much bigger than she had ever ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 28 Jun 2021

Solicitor charged with DV faces removal from roll of practitioners

A solicitor charged with a serious offence of common assault – domestic violence has been found guilty of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Jun 2021