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.
A former solicitor whose name was scrubbed from the roll in late 2015 for “lazy” disclosure failures about his criminal history has spent the better part of the last decade fighting to be readmitted.
Global sports leadership meets Australia’s senior legal leaders as Lawyers Weekly secures a high-profile speaker for its exclusive UK Study Tour.
