While simultaneously representing clients and then informing on them to police, barrister Nicola Gobbo said she was told by Victoria Police that they would do everything to ensure her informant role was never revealed, but at the same time joked about the possibility of the royal commission she is currently sitting before.
Legal professionals face the constant ethical dilemma of trying to reconcile their compliance with the law with that of the conscious of society, the clients and businesses they represent, and their own moral take on justice.
If the second exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill goes through, members of legal associations will have protection for their religious beliefs and activities. What do Australia’s law societies and bar associations think about this?
As a police agent, barrister Nicola Gobbo was essential to a number of high-profile arrests by Victoria Police on account of her information. She said she felt intimidated and scared, and felt she needed to inform – but the way in which she did is up for debate.
A new study outlining the quantum of interruptions suffered by women justices of the High Court of Australia, relative to their male counterparts, draws attention to the barriers still faced by female lawyers – “even at the pinnacle of their legal careers”.
Global law firm Dentons has rolled out a new platform across its Australian arm, which aims to expand on its pricing model to local businesses.
Driven by jealousy and her need to feel valued, barrister Nicola Gobbo admitted that she turned on another solicitor who was also representing her criminal clients—and then went on to represent the solicitor in official court proceedings.
This year, more than ever before, self-care is a matter of critical importance to those in the boutique space, argues a lawyer-turned-meditation instructor.
One year removed from the launch of her freelance legal business, Katherine Thomas reflects on what she’s learned from the past 12 months and offers advice to those in the boutique space.
Lawyers may see firms make positive changes to their parental leave policy, with the Morrison government having announced new parental leave entitlements.
