lawyers

Psychological safety vital to combat ‘emotional intensity’ in family law
With rising caseloads and increasing emotional demands, family lawyers are confronting a crisis that not only threatens...
04 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘The idea isn’t to make radical change overnight’: How to lead through legal tech disruption
As AI and automation continue to rapidly reshape the legal profession, partners must be equipped not only to manage but...
04 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
What lies ahead for insurance law in FY25–26?
As the insurance industry prepares for another year filled with anticipated changes and developments, three experienced...
04 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
The juggling act of being a fractional GC
For fractional general counsel, juggling multiple clients from various industries can be daunting. Here, Elle Jones...
03 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top hurdles for M&A lawyers in FY25–26
While forecasts indicate that the M&A market is experiencing a resurgence following several years of slow market...
30 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
What does FY26 hold for the litigation sector?
As the litigation environment continues to shift following a dynamic FY25, there are a number of key challenges and...
28 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
When habit becomes legal recklessness
“But I’ve done this so many times before.” In both law and psychology, repetition is a dangerous seduction,...
27 May 2025
By Rebecca Ward
Using the ‘mentality’ of professional sports to thrive in the legal world
Lessons learnt through sports extend far beyond physical fitness and enable the development of essential skills and...
26 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Finding a creative outlet in an ‘all-consuming’ profession
In a time when work often seems to dominate individuals’ lives, Samantha Little is proving this narrative wrong by...
22 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘The balance of power will shift again’ following drop in legal salaries
Following findings indicating that a significant number of Australian lawyers are unhappy with their compensation,...
21 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
How introverted lawyers can build a thriving practice without stressful networking
The introvert’s dilemma: Here is how one can become a rainmaker without the schmooze, writes Kristen Porter....
15 May 2025
By Kristen Porter
Workplace culture ‘critical’ to boosting lawyers’ wellbeing
Research from two Australian universities has uncovered that almost half of lawyers feel that their firm’s workplace...
12 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
1 in 5 lawyers unhappy with their salary
Despite the ongoing trend of inflated salaries in the legal profession and the previous perception of a...
07 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
People prefer AI for legal advice over lawyers, study finds
A recent study has indicated that individuals are increasingly inclined to trust legal advice produced by ChatGPT and...
05 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
How lawyers can step up in their communities
Amid a rapidly evolving legal landscape, Emily Mawson urges young lawyers to break out of the legal bubble and dive...
02 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
How this lawyer’s tennis career served her up for success
After her career as a professional athlete, Jade Hopper has shared the valuable skills and lessons she gained...
28 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
10 changes lawyers want from the next prime minister
In anticipation of the upcoming federal election, lawyers in Australia have made their voices clear by outlining the...
28 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Employer not liable after armed robbery sparks psychiatric injury claim
A 22-second armed robbery blitz on a Victoria-based district sports club allegedly caused an employee psychiatric...
24 April 2025
By Kace O'Neill
Why AI won’t ever replace lawyers
Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been rumoured to eventually replace legal professionals. However, one legal tech...
23 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
What to consider before moving abroad for in-house roles
Deciding to relocate for work, particularly in the legal field, is a significant decision that requires thorough...
22 April 2025
By Grace Robbie