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‘It’s a paradigm shift’: How XAI is redefining legal strategy

While GenAI dominates the conversation around technology’s impact on the legal profession, JurisTechne’s CEO and founder says explainable AI is quietly emerging as a trusted co-pilot for lawyers – supporting them across all aspects of their work.

25 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
Intuition in the courtroom: Friend or foe?

Lawyers are trained to think deliberately, with precision and restraint. Statutes, precedents, and processes form the bedrock of legal reasoning. And yet, many experienced lawyers will admit to moments when instinct takes over, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

25 July 2025
By Rebecca Ward, MBA
Clyde & Co promotes indemnity partner

A partner who specialises in professional indemnity and liability insurance has been promoted at Clyde & Co.

25 July 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Madgwicks Lawyers celebrates 50 years

Melbourne-based firm Madgwicks Lawyers has celebrated its 50th anniversary, which the firm said is a significant milestone.

24 July 2025
By Lauren Croft
‘I was really determined to turn things around’: From breaking point to breakthrough

Amid a turbulent economy and the physical demands of pregnancy, the past year pushed Marianne Marchesi to the brink — even leading her to consider stepping away from her role as a firm owner. But instead, she dug deep and guided her firm through a remarkable period of growth.

24 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘Wankers, clowns’: Solicitor’s last meltdown before strike-off

To cap off disciplinary action for his “grossly discourteous” language, a NSW lawyer shot off a few more barbs before he was struck from the roll, including calling some at the Law Society “wankers”.

24 July 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Law firms must act now on AML ‘blind spots’

Underestimating the scope, over-reliance on tech and siloing compliance are areas firms must be aware of.

24 July 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
NAAJA names new CEO following significant organisational shift

One of Australia’s largest Indigenous legal services organisations has appointed a new CEO, following recent findings that it had “unlawfully dismissed” its former long-serving chief executive.

24 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
G+T boosts partnership with new Allens hire

National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has strengthened its energy, resources, and infrastructure practice with the appointment of a partner.

24 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
Veteran litigator joins Russell Kennedy as principal

National law firm Russell Kennedy has bolstered its leadership ranks, appointing a new principal.

24 July 2025
By Grace Robbie