Opinion

Unlocking the legal leadership gap: A rethink of women’s development programs

By strategically focusing on the design and implementation of women’s leadership programs, giving priority to the...

19 April 2024

By Michelle Redfern

Our profession is facing a crisis

Having heard countless stories like my own, I can confidently say that workplace bullying and harassment are not...

18 April 2024

By Stefanie Costi

Beyond the desk: Enhancing lawyer wellbeing in Australian firms

By focusing on development opportunities, recognition, health, and wellbeing and fostering a positive firm culture, law...

17 April 2024

By Amanda Little

3 reasons why automation technology should be a priority for modern law firms

Lawyers are confronted by a litany of time-consuming tasks on any given day. New technologies can remove much of this...

16 April 2024

By Marcus Zeltzer

SME firms must stay on top of their employer brand

Ignoring your brand’s health is like ignoring your blood pressure – eventually, it’ll catch up with you, writes...

11 April 2024

By Claire Gallagher

A 10-point test for fair anti-discrimination law reform

We have a truly once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws for the benefit of...

11 April 2024

By Alastair Lawrie

Ensuring self-care in trauma-informed practice

Many of us know the benefits of a trauma-informed approach to lawyering in legal practice, writes Florence Thum. But...

10 April 2024

By Lauren Croft

The new moral panic: Transphobia and the law

In the face of our latest moral panic and its likely impact on the law, certain norms are worth remembering, writes Dr...

09 April 2024

By Dr Matt Bach

‘Tranche two’ anti-money laundering rules require action from lawyers

Compared with Europe, the UK, and even New Zealand, Australia has been somewhat of a laggard in updating existing...

04 April 2024

By Aynsley Vaughan

2/3 Australian lawyers are using ChatGPT for legal work

Generative AI tools are being adopted at increasingly higher rates by Australian lawyers, but law firms have been much...

28 March 2024

By Sarah Mateljan