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Victoria’s Koori Court has become a model for culturally informed justice across Australia. As similar programs spread nationwide, Magistrate Rose Falla tells Lawyers Weekly what the next steps are and what mainstream courtrooms could be doing better.

While self-representation isn’t new, the recent surge of litigants taking justice into their own hands isn’t just rising – it’s exploding, capturing the attention of several lawyers as it empowers some, overwhelming others, and shakes the very foundations of justice we thought we knew.

For Amber Warren, injecting positivity and optimism into the office and de-escalating situations with humour leads to greater productivity.

In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland explained why she feels “so fortunate” to be the nation’s first law officer and how her legal career before entering Parliament has informed her approach to the role.

A Queensland solicitor ignored requests from a senior judge to explain the fake case citation in her client’s written material.

Global law firm Jones Day has expanded its litigation bench with the appointment of three partners from BigLaw rival Corrs Chambers Westgarth.

Global law firm White & Case has expanded its M&A, private capital, and life sciences and healthcare industry groups with the appointment of a new partner from a BigLaw rival.

The financial intelligence agency’s how-to kits are a global first, and send strong signals to Tranche 2 entities, writes Katie Bourne.

Breaking into the corporate legal world is as thrilling as it is formidable, but young lawyers who take smart, strategic steps early can transform that daunting first leap into the foundation of a powerful and enduring career.

While many lawyers believe that laser-focused advancement up the corporate ladder is the key to career purpose, one legal counsel has emphasised that true fulfilment comes from stepping outside the office and actively rolling up your sleeves to engage with the community.