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16 Oct 2017

Human rights ‘champions’ named RACS patrons

Michael Kirby and Gillian Triggs have been announced as the inaugural patrons of the Refugee Advice and Casework Service. ...

9 Oct 2017

London trade experts reflect on Aussie implications of Brexit

Several high-profile UK guests, including former politician Lord Peter Mandelson, have visited Australia to share their insights on international busi...

Calling for entries, Ashurst Business Literature Prize

3 Oct 2017

Ashurst calls on Australia’s best business writers

The State Library of New South Wales has opened entries for the 2017 Ashurst Business Literature Prize. ...

29 Sep 2017

Law firm boss crosses hot coals for charity

The head of an Aussie firm has walked across hot coals as part of the Dare the Boss campaign. ...

Gay pride, rainbow flag, LGBT community, same-sex marriage

28 Sep 2017

Festival gains ‘exclusive legal partner’

A national law firm has announced it has become part of a landmark sponsorship deal of next year’s Midsumma Festival. ...

27 Sep 2017

New partnership delivers ‘immersive cultural experience’

Clayton Utz has officially launched its new art partnership, featuring complementary works from two Australian painters. ...

26 Sep 2017

HSF contingent takes part in Brisbane pride march

Representatives of Herbert Smith Freehills have participated in the annual Brisbane Pride march. ...

Tommy, the pet pooch, Holding Redlich, RUOK Day

25 Sep 2017

Tommy, the happy poster-dog for R U OK? Day

Tommy, the pet pooch of a partner at Holding Redlich, has turned heads in the workplace for a very good cause. ...

21 Sep 2017

Law’s most infamous gastropod returns

Melbourne law students have taken out a short film competition with a humorous documentary on the landmark Donoghue v Stevenson case. ...

20 Sep 2017

Male Champions of Change initiative kicks off at Aus firm

An Australian law firm has launched an new initiative, dubbed Male Champions of Change, to actively promote and advocate for gender equality. ...

19 Sep 2017

Manson family killer suffered ‘miscarriage of justice’: former lawyer

A retired Australian barrister has published a book on the Manson Family murders of 1969 and called for the release of Leslie Van Houten. ...

13 Sep 2017

Young professionals to do the time warp for charity

Young lawyers have been invited to experience the “golden age of disco” at this year’s Young Professionals Charity Ball. ...

11 Sep 2017

London trip sparks ‘rich dialogue’ for young lawyers

A group of young lawyers from Sparke Helmore have returned from a week-long immersion program in the UK. ...

6 Sep 2017

Cricket tournament a win-win for lawyers and kids

A team of Aussie lawyers have taken out the Lawyers’ Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka, as well as provided much-needed support to a local school. ...

1 Sep 2017

Firm smashes fundraising target in Top End Challenge

Lawyers from Colin Biggers & Paisley have completed a six-day trek to raise money for Indigenous artists. ...

31 Aug 2017

Legal athletes kick goals for women’s Aussie Rules

The annual Winneke sporting festival held for law firms in Melbourne has featured a game of women’s Australian Rules football for the first time eve...

25 Aug 2017

Lawyers don purple to support LGBTI colleagues

Lawyers around the country are celebrating Wear it Purple Day today to show their support for their colleagues and the wider LGBTI community. ...

Two people, equal love, marriage equality

16 Aug 2017

Legal community urged to join firm’s marriage equality campaign

An Australian law firm is inviting members of the legal fraternity to join its marriage equality campaign as momentum on the issue continues to climb ...

15 Aug 2017

Law firms and students unite to steer the profession

Thirteen law firms have collaborated with students from around the country at the 2017 Disrupting Law hackathon. ...

9 Aug 2017

CPD provider announces scholarship program

Not-for-profit CPD provider Reasonable Cause has launched two new scholarships to support Cambodian students. ...

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