Success in the legal profession has long been associated with securing a role at a large commercial firm overlooking the city skyline. But according to one principal, that longstanding perception is outdated – and far from the only path to becoming a great lawyer.
The future of workplace surveillance is found in balancing organisational needs with employee wellbeing, transparency, and reasonableness, writes Hilary Searing.
Australian lawyers are losing six or more hours each week to outdated and inefficient technology, with new research revealing that the problem is far deeper – and far more entrenched – than many firms realise.
There were several disciplinary proceedings and employment matters concerning lawyers over the past week, including one who referred to himself as an “alpha”. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
A West Australian solicitor who accused his ex-wife’s lawyer and an independent children’s lawyer of criminal conduct has sought to press pause on the disciplinary proceedings brought against him.
The man who ran the finances of one of the world’s most profitable law firms through seven years of transformation will speak directly with Australian senior partners at the Lawyers Weekly UK Study Tour in May.
A man’s High Court case fell apart after a judge revealed he was secretly using smart glasses linked to his mobile phone during cross-examination to receive coaching – and lied about it.
Melbourne- and Sydney-based boutique firm Burch&Co has added a commercial senior associate, an associate, and two law graduates.
LexisNexis has given lawyers a new home for advising clients and start-ups in the technology and innovation sectors, alongside tools for handling traditional tech contracts and related advisory work.
Small-firm founders often begin with ambitious plans to offer a wide range of services and build multiple revenue streams under one roof. However, one firm owner who has navigated this path warns that it can ultimately do more harm than good.
