Women in Law Forum 2024 launches

Former sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins will headline the third annual Women in Law...

14 August 2024

By Malavika Santhebennur

Go above and beyond, and pay it forward: How to advocate for yourself and others

Lawyers are in a powerful position to use their platform for social change, according to this senior

21 November 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

Don’t write off AI and language models, says tech expert

Legal professionals should continue to build their tech muscles and further experiment with AI tools, which are touted...

21 November 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

How to attract more women into legal tech

Broadening views on what legal tech entails could entice more women to enter the field, according to Clio’s general...

20 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

How working parents can beat guilt in law

The onus is on leaders in law firms and organisations to create safe spaces for lawyers who are juggling work with...

16 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

How much progress have we made in promoting female leadership in law?

As the legal landscape evolves, diverse leadership has a critical role in driving innovation and fostering diversity...

15 November 2023

By Lauren Croft

Why in-house teams should think commercially about tech

Forming a business case could help in-house teams justify larger tech budgets to procure the systems they need, a legal...

13 November 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

Take stock and chase your passions, law students told

Encouraging law students to develop interests outside the law could lead to better mental health, according to the...

09 November 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

The ongoing impact of Respect@Work laws

Almost a year after the Respect at Work Act became law, the vice-president of Victorian Women Lawyers has said it has...

07 November 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

How flexible parental leave can ease lawyers back into work

Allowing lawyers to use parental leave flexibly makes for an easier transition back to work, according to a law...

30 October 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

How a trauma-informed practice offers a cultural safety net

Hayley Aldrich outlines how running a trauma-informed practice has helped her build trust with her stolen generations...

26 October 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

Female mentors a boon for women in law

Joining female-led mentorship programs could prove beneficial for female law students and lawyers alike, according to...

19 October 2023

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‘Compositional’ issues in law spur gender pay gap

Understanding why fewer women progress to senior and partnership roles in law is critical to closing the gender pay...

12 October 2023

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Lack of access, isolation: The trials of being a regional practitioner

Regional lawyers face unique challenges compared to their metropolitan counterparts, but mentorship programs run by...

09 October 2023

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The importance of talking about menopause in the workplace

Menopause is shrouded in silence due to the stigma associated with it – but education is key to creating a supportive...

04 October 2023

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Pay transparency laws could be a ‘two-edged sword’

A partner has bemoaned that the gender pay gap persists in 2023 and cautioned that the new pay transparency laws could...

29 September 2023

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How lawyers can best work with clients from diverse backgrounds

Lawyers who service clients from multicultural backgrounds must appoint an accredited competent interpreter. Ahead of...

22 September 2023

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How to help employees facing domestic violence

Employers must create a framework that respects privacy and offers flexibility to support employees who are enduring...

20 September 2023

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Privilege is not a dirty word. Use it to effect change, says lawyer

A lawyer and keynote speaker at the upcoming Women in Law Forum 2023 has busted myths about privilege and outlined how...

15 September 2023

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How India opening up to foreign firms can help Australia

As ties between India and Australia grow, the national president of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association said...

11 September 2023

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