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In the legal profession, perfectionism is often worn like a badge of honour, but in reality, it can be the enemy of good, writes Travis Schultz.

Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed a projects partner in its Perth office, joining from rival Ashurst.

HWL Ebsworth has unveiled its new chief executive as the national law firm implements a new streamlined, single-CEO leadership model.

A Gold Coast solicitor who “exorbitantly” overcharged an elderly client had his application for special leave to appeal against unprecedented bankruptcy orders knocked back by the High Court.

New data collected across firms worldwide has revealed a consistent connection between burnout and turnover, yet with slightly different regional rates and perceptions.

The partnership model is being redesigned by the world’s most prestigious firms. Australia still has time to “read the room”, but not indefinitely, writes Kim Wiegand.

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has promoted eight lawyers to executive counsel across its Australian offices, as part of its latest global promotions round.

The legal system’s failures on domestic and family violence are “not inevitable”, one lawyer-turned-NFP co-founder says – rather, they are a choice being made “until enough lawyers decide otherwise”.

Profitability is taking centre stage in legal strategy globally, with 70 per cent of law firms ranking it as a top priority in their business decision making, a new global report has discovered.

While relentless performance pressure continues to drive burnout and push lawyers out of the profession, one partner argues that true longevity hinges on a simple yet often overlooked factor: genuinely enjoying the work and staying present in it.