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Court volunteers celebrated for decades of endless support
For over 45 years, volunteers from the Court Network have been ready and willing to lend a hand, a shoulder to cry on,...
11 April 2025
By Naomi Neilson
How the Skylab crash inspired this BigLaw principal to write a novella
McCabes principal Peter Hunt has always enjoyed writing in his spare time, but upon learning of an instance of “true...
14 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lawyers, sexual empowerment panel team up to embrace sex, intimacy and body confidence
The Connecting Lawyer Mums founder has teamed up with a psychologist, a sexual medical expert and a woman's sensual...
17 January 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Lawyer-studded play ‘Consent’ makes justice the victim
Consent, performed by an all-lawyer ensemble, invites its audience on a “rollercoaster” experience and challenges...
01 November 2024
By Naomi Neilson
How these lawyers use theatre to explore the justice system
A lawyer-driven theatre production company has not only given legal professionals a creative outlet, but has provided...
30 October 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Squire Patton Boggs to donate ‘significant collection’ of historical documents
BigLaw firm Squire Patton Boggs, which can trace its roots in Western Australia back to the late 19th century, is...
07 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Cancer Council legal counsel takes on ‘unthinkable’ challenge to support cancer research
This month, Cancer Council NSW legal counsel Danielle Merlino will take part in the Autumn 2024 Shitbox Rally...
09 April 2024
By Grace Robbie
Corrs and broader community get behind Heartbeats for Xav campaign
Nearly one year ago, Corrs Chambers Westgarth partner Patrick O’Grady suffered the tragic loss of his son, Xavier. He...
03 July 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lawyers can’t forget the ‘privileged place’ they hold in society: KWM lawyer to trek Larapinta for Starlight Foundation
In August, King & Wood Mallesons senior associate Paula Nassif is trekking the Larapinta Trail in the Northern...
05 May 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
BigLaw firm showcases First Nations artists
The creative talents of emerging South Sudanese and First Nations artists have been showcased in Lander & Rogers’...
04 January 2023
By Lauren Croft
Clayton Utz awards $50k to community legal centre
Clayton Utz has named the recipient of its inaugural Foundation Health Justice Partnership (HJP) Award, worth...
02 December 2022
By Emma Musgrave
Toongabbie Legal Centre to host 15th annual community fundraising dinner
A community legal centre in Sydney’s west is appealing to the community to help it continue providing its free legal...
18 November 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
BigLaw firm announces winner of its art award
Clayton Utz has announced the winner of its $20,000 art award for...
23 September 2022
By Jess Feyder
DLA Piper delivers workshop for Pacific islander entrepreneurs
Global law firm DLA Piper delivered an interactive workshop for Pacific islander entrepreneurs at the 2022 Pacific...
23 August 2022
By Jess Feyder
New partnership funding young playwrights adds to strong record of firms supporting the arts
National law firm Holding Redlich has grown its support of the arts with a new partnership that supports the next...
12 August 2022
By Jess Feyder
Holding Redlich announces 2022 Salon des Refusés winner
National firm Holding Redlich has announced the 24th People’s Choice Award at the 2022 Salon des Refusés: The...
27 July 2022
By Jess Feyder
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Indigenous students attend career pathways boardroom by Allens
Indigenous students and alumni from the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) have attended a special...
21 July 2022
By Jess Feyder
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Holding Redlich renames meeting rooms in consultation with traditional owners
National law firm Holding Redlich has unveiled new names and artworks for its Cairns office meeting rooms, after being...
15 July 2022
By Jess Feyder
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DLA Piper, Westpac deliver Pacific Island teaching program
Global law firm DLA Piper has delivered the latest edition of its Pacific Island teaching program in collaboration with...
08 July 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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LOD launches Indigenous Internship Scholarship with AIEF
Global alternative legal services provider LOD is teaming up with the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation to...
07 July 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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