Naomi Neilson

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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].

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How one young lawyer found the confidence to start again after a cancer diagnosis

Right after receiving her acceptance letter to study law, a bright, young lawyer was diagnosed with cancer and told that she may never speak clearly again. Despite the ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 19 Apr 2021

Planning early and strategically for an in-house career

Graduate, law firm and then finally in-house is the stigmatised mindset that governs the career pathway to general counsel, but there may be a faster way in

NEWLAW • Mon, 19 Apr 2021

The real-world benefits of taking a pro bono pathway into a legal career

Outside of the benefits of bolstering a résumé with some extra, real-world experiences, volunteering and pro bono work give law students the opportunity to assist with ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 19 Apr 2021

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Top 10: Rounding up the fortnight for new and young lawyers

From new career-planning opportunities through to making the tough decisions on whether to sign up as a reality television contestant, Protégé has put together the top 10 ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 19 Apr 2021

What to expect from the Career Expo and Emerging Leaders Summit 2021

In just a couple months’ time, new and budding lawyers can (virtually) attend a free and inaugural Career Expo and Emerging Leaders Summit! So, what can you expect by ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 19 Apr 2021

Brisbane firm accused of being ‘unlawful’ dodges appeal

A small Brisbane law firm was accused of being “unlawful” in its handling of a claim for compensation amid allegations of miscommunication by a client.

BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Apr 2021

‘Time for talking is over’: Legal profession responds to deaths in custody report

While major legal bodies have welcomed a new report into the high rate of Aboriginal deaths in custody, they have cautioned that the “time for talking is over” and urged ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Apr 2021

Solicitor’s racial discrimination complaint against Law Society dismissed

An application alleging that the ACT Law Society discriminated against a solicitor in circumstances in which his request for an unrestricted practising certificate was ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 13 Apr 2021

Defence lawyers call on A-G to protect lawyers from further police harassment

Over 600 defence lawyers have condemned reports that a solicitor was maliciously targeted by a specialist police taskforce with “grave concerns” and have demanded that ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 13 Apr 2021

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