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Big Law • 15 November 2023 • ByLauren CroftHow 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 and...

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Corporate Counsel • 13 November 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurWhy 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...

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Big Law • 09 November 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurTake 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...

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Big Law • 07 November 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurThe 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...

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Big Law • 30 October 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurHow 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 firm.

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Big Law • 26 October 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurHow 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...

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Big Law • 19 October 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurFemale mentors a boon for women in law

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

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Big Law • 12 October 2023 • ByMalavika Santhebennur‘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 gap,...

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Big Law • 09 October 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurLack 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...

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Big Law • 04 October 2023 • ByMalavika SanthebennurThe 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...

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