What ‘water cooler’ chats with junior lawyers must look like in FY25–26 and beyond

Much has been made in recent years about the potential death of incidental, in-person interaction and learning...

07 May 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Majority of lawyers taking fewer holidays post-pandemic

With inflation rising by over 7 per cent this year, it’s unsurprising that many Australians are cutting back on...

21 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

How to make hybrid work, work

Legal workplaces must be sure to optimise the “new world” hybrid model in a dynamic environment, write Professor...

01 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Prioritise purpose over profit, says BigLaw managing partner

Hamilton Locke managing partner Nick Humphrey is uninterested in what he calls the “very short-term perspective” of...

11 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Top 25 Attraction Firms: Where those aged 18-29 want to work

Following the unveiling of the 2022–23 Top 25 Attraction Firms ranking last week, Lawyers Weekly and Momentum...

23 February 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Is organic growth becoming harder for small law firms?

While some boutique firm owners — as well as ChatGPT — think that organic growth is increasingly difficult in the...

01 February 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Melbourne, Sydney recruitment markets were ‘absolutely’ impacted by lockdowns

Post-pandemic, these recruiters reflected on how COVID-19 — and statewide lockdowns — affected two major Australian...

22 November 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Mental health is a 365-day issue’

Following R U OK? Day, Lawyers Weekly spoke to four law firms on the state of mental health in the profession following...

14 September 2022

By Lauren Croft

Are lawyers ‘quiet quitting’ their jobs?

Quiet quitting — a new workplace phenomenon in which workers reject the notion of going above and beyond for one’s...

15 August 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why these BigLaw firms aren’t mandating in-office work

As we enter a post-pandemic environment and workplaces start to usher employees back, BigLaw firms are offering a...

24 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

How junior lawyers can get the most out of remote working

Remote working is most taxing on junior lawyers, yet it is the topic least examined from a junior perspective, writes...

16 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘We should be optimistic about the months and years ahead’

K&L Gates has evolved in a number of ways throughout the pandemic – and the managing partner said he is only...

09 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

The ‘positive evolution’ of Sparke Helmore

As the firm celebrates its 140th anniversary, the managing partner of Sparke Helmore, appointed last month, shared his...

01 April 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Remote working generated so much efficiency’

Whilst the pandemic caused disruption across a number of industries, the legal profession has come out more efficient...

23 March 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘There’s a lot to look forward to’ for in-house lawyers

Despite a turbulent two years, the post-pandemic market is looking exciting for those entering the in-house space,...

22 March 2022

By Lauren Croft

How in-house lawyers are changing to ‘focus on being more pragmatic and practical’

Post-pandemic, legal departments are increasingly required to be more than just legal advisers, said these two in-house...

15 March 2022

By Lauren Croft

Baker McKenzie to focus on ‘competitive advantage to win work’ in 2022

Whilst Baker McKenzie’s client work grew “significantly” over the pandemic, the firm is now focused on recruiting...

07 March 2022

By Lauren Croft

Flexible working post-lockdown in the legal sector

As law firms adjust to the relaxation of restrictions, it would be wise to consider how a permanent flexible working...

15 February 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Talent retention tops list of post-pandemic concerns for executives

New research from Gartner reveals that the ability of companies to deliver value propositions that satisfy employees...

08 February 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

2022: The year of WFH compensation claims?

In a world of virtual meetings, telecommuting and flexibility, employers need to appreciate that there has been a...

29 November 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy