Folklaw

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Squire Patton Boggs to donate ‘significant collection’ of historical documents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 Lawyers Weekly
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