As the legal profession undergoes rapid transformation, the traditional measures of success are no longer enough, and the standards for achievement have evolved. So, what must lawyers do in the coming year to ensure they reach their fullest potential?
The year 2025 has, undoubtedly, been a year of change – marked not just by how much has shifted in the last 12 months, but also in realising just how much the landscape may still evolve. Such developments paint a fascinating picture for the coming year and beyond, writes Jerome Doraisamy.
With AI and legal technology at the forefront of the profession’s mind now more than ever, The Lawyers Weekly Show and our special series LawTech Talks delivered in-depth explorations of these game-changing topics. Now, we’re highlighting the 10 most downloaded episodes that sparked conversation across the legal tech community.
With demand for AI skills growing and firms racing to embed AI into workflows, the profession now sits at a pivotal moment: beyond “the hype cycle”, where real capability building, governance, and ethical integration are vital.
The Victorian Supreme Court has sentenced a solicitor to over four years behind bars for stealing more than $480,000 from a client.
Webjet has alleged it terminated a company secretary and general counsel over “ongoing underperformance”.
After serving as South Australia’s top judge for over a decade, the Honourable Chief Justice Chris Kourakis SC has announced his retirement.
Having come to Australia as a migrant refugee, Peter Le is adamant about giving back to the community. Such a purpose, he says, serves him well as an in-house lawyer.
As the new year approaches, two in-house lawyers explored how this period presents not only daunting challenges but also a wealth of opportunities.
National law firm Maurice Blackburn has named three new principals, one new special counsel, 13 new senior associates, and 18 new associates.
