How the Skylab crash inspired this BigLaw principal to write a novella

McCabes principal Peter Hunt has always enjoyed writing in his spare time, but upon learning of an instance of “true...

14 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Job-sharing GCs push back on ceiling for part-time lawyers

In years gone by, making partner or becoming general counsel was “almost unheard of” for women working part-time....

17 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lawyers want 4-day weeks, research says

Nearly all legal professionals believe that being able to work a four-day week would improve their work/life balance...

13 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why firm owners need a holistic approach to work/life balance

In the fast-paced and often stressful world of law, an award-winning sole practitioner stressed the importance of firm...

20 August 2024

By Grace Robbie

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

The new trends combating ‘unfulfilling’ and ‘detrimental’ workplaces

In the last year, “lazy girl” jobs and workplace trends have gained increased traction on social media, as workers...

01 November 2023

By Lauren Croft

How this founder ‘redesigned’ her firm

This award-winning firm founder has implemented an alternative working and billing model for her firm. Here, she...

05 October 2023

By Lauren Croft

Partners optimistic about development of next-gen leaders

Nearly one year ago, Lawyers Weekly spoke with BigLaw partners across the country about concerns that junior lawyers...

28 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Lazy girl jobs’ growing in popularity with Gen Z

Workplace trends are constantly emerging, each bringing its own sentiments on workplace attitudes. The latest is the...

24 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

Prominent appointments and class action developments: What’s hot in law this week (27-31 Mar)

It’s been a hectic month, and the final week of the quarter was no different. Here is your weekly round-up of the...

01 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Is ‘loud leaving’ the newest wellness trend for law firms?

As employee wellbeing and work/life balance emerge as the norm for modern workplaces, “loud leaving” is a trend...

31 March 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘If you get the work done, it doesn’t matter when you’re doing it’

Firms that look after their staff and prioritise their wellness and work/life balance will have not only happier...

28 March 2023

By Lauren Croft

Working parents are an asset in law, not a liability

International Women’s Day is upon us, and it is as important as ever to highlight the need for flexible workplace...

08 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why in-house lawyers must prioritise freedom

Laura Frederick explains why having freedom, autonomy, and flexibility over your life as a lawyer is so important that...

27 September 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

What do lawyers say will improve their work/life balance?

New research reveals what Australian legal professionals think will bolster the balance they have between their...

09 September 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Embracing creativity as a lawyer

In the third instalment of Legal Fireside, Jerome Doraisamy speaks with lawyer, podcast host and cartoonist Sarah-Elke...

06 September 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lawyer to compete to represent Australia at Eurovision

Voyager, a Perth-based pop-metal group, is set to compete to represent the country at Eurovision later this year; their...

17 February 2022

By Lauren Croft