The Boutique Lawyer Show

The Boutique Lawyer Show: How to build a law firm while raising a family
For many parents in the legal profession, the idea of advancing their careers by opening a law firm can feel daunting...
30 June 2025
By Robyn Tongol
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Reducing the risk of costs disputes
Given that one of the most common gripes clients have about their lawyers is (perceived) high fees, it is essential...
13 June 2025
By Robyn Tongol
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Unique branding, charitable donations, and the firm as a ‘side hustle’
As a small-firm owner, James d’Apice is walking the road less travelled – not just in terms of his marketing and...
05 June 2025
By Robyn Tongol
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Regional families and access to justice and resources
Given the unique needs of clients in family law proceedings, it is fundamental that those in regional and rural...
23 April 2025
By Robyn Tongol
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Will firms start using employee ownership structures?
Employee ownership structures could become increasingly common in the Australian market, and – in an age of rapid...
28 February 2025
By Robyn Tongol
The Boutique Lawyer Show: How firm-owning mums can prepare for maternity leave
The prospect of a career break for family planning and childrearing purposes can be incredibly daunting. Here, a firm...
12 February 2025
By Robyn Tongol
The Boutique Lawyer Show: The need for collaboration in elder law matters
In the face of myriad forms of elder abuse and against the backdrop of an ageing population, interprofessional...
30 January 2025
By Robyn Tongol
What dancing taught me about lawyering
The performing arts may seem like a world away from the practice of law, but for one practitioner, professional dancing...
28 November 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Is the law of diminishing returns a threat for boutique firm owners?
As boutique law firms seek growth and expansion, an award-winning firm owner discusses how the law of diminishing...
28 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
Why being a ‘rough diamond’ is a strength for lawyers
The traditionally conservative profession of law has, in recent years, seen practitioners across the board embrace...
21 November 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Low-hanging fruit’ beneficial for boutique firm owners
Here, an award-winning firm owner shared how focusing on “low-hanging fruit” has significantly transformed her...
21 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Grasping the ‘low-hanging fruit’
Small law firms that not only understand what their idiosyncratic low-hanging fruit is but are also adept at reaching...
05 November 2024
By Robyn Tongol
Why this firm owner believes flexibility is the future of law
For the founder of Melmark Law, flexible working environments have evolved from being a mere perk to an essential...
24 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
How this firm owner is breaking traditional gender barriers
Having grown up seeing how traditional gender roles limit women’s potential, this law firm owner has made a conscious...
10 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
The Boutique Lawyer Show: ‘Just keep moving forward’
Jane Bowes cannot recall a time when she was ever as happy and motivated to go to work as she is right now. However, to...
04 October 2024
By Robyn Tongol
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Putting flexibility at the forefront of the business model
Having fallen pregnant shortly after starting her law firm, Melanie Vairawanathan understands not only how imperative...
03 October 2024
By Jessa Sargento
Why my law firm has all-pink branding
The founder of Tully Law, Australia’s first all-pink law firm, explains why her practice (and the cafe attached to...
27 September 2024
By Grace Robbie
Why this lawyer launched an all-pink law firm
Here, the founder of Tully Law shares the fascinating story of her creating Australia’s first all-pink law firm,...
19 September 2024
By Grace Robbie
Are simplified contracts the way of the future?
In an era where complexity often prevails in contracts, the director of SoundLegal advocates for a transition towards...
19 September 2024
By Grace Robbie
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Legally pink
Nikolina Tully runs Australia’s first all-pink law firm (with an all-pink café attached to the firm’s premises)....
13 September 2024
By Jessa Sargento