Opinion

The best lawyers aren’t the smartest in the room, they’re the most curious

Sometimes, the path to greater impact is about being curious and having the courage to learn, writes Evana Diep.

11 February 2025

By Evana Diep

Why feelings of isolation are so common for barristers

Barristers’ independence can be a double-edged sword; while it allows autonomy, it also creates profound isolation,...

11 February 2025

By Rebecca Ward, MBA

Evolving your corporate legal department at the pace of change

Law department leaders need to take a multifaceted approach to navigating uncertainty with agility, writes Jacob Flax.

04 February 2025

By Jacob Flax

Preventative lawyering: A strategic imperative for modern legal practice

Preventive lawyering is more than a service; it is a mindset shift for both lawyers and businesses, writes Carrie...

31 January 2025

By Carrie Peterson

Supporting neurodivergent students in law

By empowering students to build their skills in an environment that respects their individuality, we create pathways...

24 January 2025

By Dr Peta Spyrou

The rise of knife crime and the reasonable foreseeability of employers

Recent horrific attacks have raised questions about whether an employer can be liable for random acts of violence,...

23 January 2025

By Candice Heisler

3 reasons lawyers should try a Feb Fast

From holiday mode to high performance: Let’s make February a time to pause, reset, and rediscover calm, writes...

17 January 2025

By Isabella Ferguson

Suicide prevention wrongly used to legalise assisted suicide

The Honourable Sir John Vincent Barry’s attempts to prevent suicide were wrongly used to legalise assisted suicide...

15 January 2025

By David Foletta

Do ASX-listed CEOs need bodyguards in 2025?

Undertaking a security risk assessment and implementing reasonably practicable controls in the event of unpredictable...

13 January 2025

By Paul O'Halloran

10 books every lawyer should read in 2025

Last year, books were at the heart of my personal and professional development. Here are the 10 texts that lawyers...

10 January 2025

By Cullen Haynes