In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Lea Hiltenkamp, an associate at HFW, to discuss the challenges and issues facing young lawyers in relation to workplace culture.  Ms Hiltenkamp highlights the lack of support around reporting sexual harassment in the profession, which she has been working to improve in her role on the Young Lawyers WA committee and Women Lawyers of WA sub-committee on sexual harassment reporting. She emphasised the need for clear and transparent processes for addressing and resolving complaints of sexual harassment, particularly in smaller firms that may not have dedicated HR departments.  She also details the need for those coming through the ranks to trust their gut instincts about choosing the right workplace and finding an employer with whom one feels motivated to get out of bed in the morning, can have fulfilling work, and makes you want to be and stay a lawyer.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Lea Hiltenkamp, an associate at HFW, to discuss the challenges and issues facing young lawyers in relation to workplace culture. Ms Hiltenkamp highlights the lack of support around reporting sexual harassment in the profession, which she has been working to improve in her role on the Young Lawyers WA committee and Women Lawyers of WA sub-committee on sexual harassment reporting. She emphasised the need for clear and transparent processes for addressing and resolving complaints of sexual harassment, particularly in smaller firms that may not have dedicated HR departments. She also details the need for those coming through the ranks to trust their gut instincts about choosing the right workplace and finding an employer with whom one feels motivated to get out of bed in the morning, can have fulfilling work, and makes you want to be and stay a lawyer. If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

Protégé: Fostering a better legal profession for the next generation

Two recent experiences with senior counsel have given Sach Fernando pause for reflection on the extent to which racism and unconscious bias still exist in Australia’s legal profession.  In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with the principal lawyer of Maxiom Injury Lawyers, Sach Fernando, to discuss recent instances where senior counsel made culturally insensitive comments that served as a reminder that, despite progress, the legal profession has lingering issues pertaining to racism and cultural diversity.  Those two instances served as valuable lessons for Mr Fernando in determining the best path forward – not just for one’s self but for one’s clients, business and staff. He reflects on his own journey as a lawyer with Sri Lankan heritage, the responsibility to ensure that clients are treated with dignity and respect, and the importance of speaking up in a strategic and professional manner if and when the time calls for it.   If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Two recent experiences with senior counsel have given Sach Fernando pause for reflection on the extent to which racism and unconscious bias still exist in Australia’s legal profession. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with the principal lawyer of Maxiom Injury Lawyers, Sach Fernando, to discuss recent instances where senior counsel made culturally insensitive comments that served as a reminder that, despite progress, the legal profession has lingering issues pertaining to racism and cultural diversity. Those two instances served as valuable lessons for Mr Fernando in determining the best path forward – not just for one’s self but for one’s clients, business and staff. He reflects on his own journey as a lawyer with Sri Lankan heritage, the responsibility to ensure that clients are treated with dignity and respect, and the importance of speaking up in a strategic and professional manner if and when the time calls for it.  If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Ensuring dignity and respect for all stakeholders

In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, CXT Legal director Christos Tsonis – who won the corporate category at the 2023 Partner of the Year Awards – discusses adopting a mindset and approach to help grow your legal practice into a nationwide operation. Mr Tsonis talks about his journey in law and setting up CXT Legal, practising in private market transactions, the importance of understanding clients’ commercial objectives and delivering value through legal advice, and the need for flexibility and adaptability in the face of market changes and trends. He also touches on the need to imbibe a mindset of growth and national presence in one’s employees and how best to work with and for clients right across the country.   If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, CXT Legal director Christos Tsonis – who won the corporate category at the 2023 Partner of the Year Awards – discusses adopting a mindset and approach to help grow your legal practice into a nationwide operation. Mr Tsonis talks about his journey in law and setting up CXT Legal, practising in private market transactions, the importance of understanding clients’ commercial objectives and delivering value through legal advice, and the need for flexibility and adaptability in the face of market changes and trends. He also touches on the need to imbibe a mindset of growth and national presence in one’s employees and how best to work with and for clients right across the country.  If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Building a firm into a national player

After over a decade in-house, Jeremy Hanrahan decided to head back into private practice, joining the partnership at Lander &amp; Rogers. Here, he discusses the requirements to succeed in making such a vocational move.  In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Lander &amp; Rogers partner Jeremy Hanrahan about his expansive career (both in private practice and in-house), what he learnt from more than a decade of working in-house, how and why he decided to go back into a law firm, and the personal and professional drivers for such a transition.  Mr Hanrahan also details the importance of staying adaptable and open to opportunities, the personal adjustments required when making career shifts, including the importance of self-care and maintaining a work/life balance, the nuances of understanding client needs from both an in-house and private practice perspective, the importance of problem solving and being solution-oriented and shares his views on the current state of the employment and industrial relations workplace safety space, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the field.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

After over a decade in-house, Jeremy Hanrahan decided to head back into private practice, joining the partnership at Lander &amp; Rogers. Here, he discusses the requirements to succeed in making such a vocational move. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Lander &amp; Rogers partner Jeremy Hanrahan about his expansive career (both in private practice and in-house), what he learnt from more than a decade of working in-house, how and why he decided to go back into a law firm, and the personal and professional drivers for such a transition. Mr Hanrahan also details the importance of staying adaptable and open to opportunities, the personal adjustments required when making career shifts, including the importance of self-care and maintaining a work/life balance, the nuances of understanding client needs from both an in-house and private practice perspective, the importance of problem solving and being solution-oriented and shares his views on the current state of the employment and industrial relations workplace safety space, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the field. If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

Reflections on transitioning back to private practice from in-house

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with lawyer, academic and COO Fabi Fugazza about the pervasive issue of unconscious bias in the legal profession and how it impacts hiring, sourcing and progression practices.  Ms Fugazza – a lawyer at Equity Generation Lawyers, sessional academic at Western Sydney University and the University of Sydney, and chief operating officer of the Italian Coalition for Civil Liberties and Rights – stresses that unconscious bias is not limited to overtly discriminatory behaviours but also includes covert, unintentional biases that can significantly impact recruitment and progression within organisations.  She shares alarming insights indicating that unconscious bias is still prevalent in the legal profession and reflects on the fact that despite the increasing number of women lawyers in Australia, only a small percentage reach leadership positions – a disparity that is not limited to gender but extends to ethnic and racial minorities as well.  Ms Fugazza offers practical suggestions for combating unconscious bias, including standardising interviews, focusing on objective data, setting diversity goals, and fostering open conversations about bias within organisations. She also proposes the idea of “blind” recruitment processes, where identifying information is removed from applications to reduce bias.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with lawyer, academic and COO Fabi Fugazza about the pervasive issue of unconscious bias in the legal profession and how it impacts hiring, sourcing and progression practices. Ms Fugazza – a lawyer at Equity Generation Lawyers, sessional academic at Western Sydney University and the University of Sydney, and chief operating officer of the Italian Coalition for Civil Liberties and Rights – stresses that unconscious bias is not limited to overtly discriminatory behaviours but also includes covert, unintentional biases that can significantly impact recruitment and progression within organisations. She shares alarming insights indicating that unconscious bias is still prevalent in the legal profession and reflects on the fact that despite the increasing number of women lawyers in Australia, only a small percentage reach leadership positions – a disparity that is not limited to gender but extends to ethnic and racial minorities as well. Ms Fugazza offers practical suggestions for combating unconscious bias, including standardising interviews, focusing on objective data, setting diversity goals, and fostering open conversations about bias within organisations. She also proposes the idea of “blind” recruitment processes, where identifying information is removed from applications to reduce bias. If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

Tackling the legal profession’s hidden hurdle

In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Modaxo and Trapeze Group senior legal counsel Emilie Franklin, who recently won the TMT Lawyer of the Year category at the Corporate Counsel Awards, about navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with being the inaugural in-house lawyer for a business and building legal structures and processes from scratch. Ms Franklin emphasises the importance of team growth and nurturing young lawyers to ensure a seamless transition to the remote work environment. She also shares her strategies for maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders overseas, fostering collaboration, and securing a seat at the executive table. The duo delve into the delicate balance between effecting change without disrupting the established organisational flow, especially for legal departments often seen as an impediment rather than an enabler. Ms Franklin offers practical advice on engaging with stakeholders and creating positive test cases to gain support for substantial changes.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Modaxo and Trapeze Group senior legal counsel Emilie Franklin, who recently won the TMT Lawyer of the Year category at the Corporate Counsel Awards, about navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with being the inaugural in-house lawyer for a business and building legal structures and processes from scratch. Ms Franklin emphasises the importance of team growth and nurturing young lawyers to ensure a seamless transition to the remote work environment. She also shares her strategies for maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders overseas, fostering collaboration, and securing a seat at the executive table. The duo delve into the delicate balance between effecting change without disrupting the established organisational flow, especially for legal departments often seen as an impediment rather than an enabler. Ms Franklin offers practical advice on engaging with stakeholders and creating positive test cases to gain support for substantial changes. If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

The Corporate Counsel Show: Succeeding in a greenfield role

In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ chief executive, Paul Glossop, discuss the current state of Australian lenders and the property finance landscape following on from yet another rate decision.  The duo delves into the latest Reserve Bank meeting and its impact on interest rates and mortgage rates, discussing conflicting data on unemployment and within the retail sector, and the potential for future rate fluctuation.  Paul highlights the significant rental growth in the past 12 months, making it an opportune time for property investors, before emphasising the importance of investors taking proactive steps to refinance, extract equity and borrow responsibly.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ chief executive, Paul Glossop, discuss the current state of Australian lenders and the property finance landscape following on from yet another rate decision. The duo delves into the latest Reserve Bank meeting and its impact on interest rates and mortgage rates, discussing conflicting data on unemployment and within the retail sector, and the potential for future rate fluctuation. Paul highlights the significant rental growth in the past 12 months, making it an opportune time for property investors, before emphasising the importance of investors taking proactive steps to refinance, extract equity and borrow responsibly. If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

Property Finance Uncut: The potential for future rate changes

Law can be an elitist profession. Socioeconomic diversity can put some practitioners at a disadvantage in building relationships in a profession in which one’s network is one’s net worth. However, as one award-winning lawyer explains, there are ways that practitioners and the broader profession can overcome such disparities.  In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Emplawyer managing principal Michelle Dawson, who won the employment category at the 2023 Partner of the Year Awards, about the effects of socioeconomic disparity on lawyers’ careers, and the need for broader recognition and opportunity.  Ms Dawson details her personal and professional experiences, outlines the practical steps she has taken to succeed and offers her guidance, both for individuals and the broader profession, to address socioeconomic diversity as part of broader diversity and inclusion efforts profession-wide. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Law can be an elitist profession. Socioeconomic diversity can put some practitioners at a disadvantage in building relationships in a profession in which one’s network is one’s net worth. However, as one award-winning lawyer explains, there are ways that practitioners and the broader profession can overcome such disparities. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Emplawyer managing principal Michelle Dawson, who won the employment category at the 2023 Partner of the Year Awards, about the effects of socioeconomic disparity on lawyers’ careers, and the need for broader recognition and opportunity. Ms Dawson details her personal and professional experiences, outlines the practical steps she has taken to succeed and offers her guidance, both for individuals and the broader profession, to address socioeconomic diversity as part of broader diversity and inclusion efforts profession-wide. If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

The Boutique Lawyer Show: ‘There is room for everybody in this profession’

In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Morgan Collens, a paralegal at Nevile &amp; Co Commercial Lawyers in Melbourne, to discuss what she has learnt about the need for the next generation of legal professionals to take control of their personal and financial futures, specifically by ensuring they have a will and testament in place.  Ms Collens discovered her passion for wills and estates while working with lawyers. She emphasises the importance of considering wills and estates early in one’s career, particularly for the younger generation, including members of the queer community who may have unique challenges in estate planning.  She highlights the need to view oneself as a client and to list all assets, even small ones like bank accounts or share portfolios, to ensure a smoother transition for loved ones after one’s passing.  If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Morgan Collens, a paralegal at Nevile &amp; Co Commercial Lawyers in Melbourne, to discuss what she has learnt about the need for the next generation of legal professionals to take control of their personal and financial futures, specifically by ensuring they have a will and testament in place. Ms Collens discovered her passion for wills and estates while working with lawyers. She emphasises the importance of considering wills and estates early in one’s career, particularly for the younger generation, including members of the queer community who may have unique challenges in estate planning. She highlights the need to view oneself as a client and to list all assets, even small ones like bank accounts or share portfolios, to ensure a smoother transition for loved ones after one’s passing. If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

Protégé: Take control of your personal and financial future

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Stephanie-Kate Bratton, a lawyer, author, and mother, about her personal and professional journey and why showing our children all that lawyers do is so important.  Ms Bratton reflects on her journey in the legal profession (which has taken her overseas to work in-house with one of the world’s biggest companies), her health struggles and what perspective she has gleaned from such hardships, being an advocate in the workplace, and what inspired her to create the “My Mummy Is…” book series for young children.  She also discusses her thoughts on the importance of role modelling (especially for women in the legal profession), the experience of working parents in law and managing the juggle, reconciling one’s identities as a lawyer and parent, as well as her reflections on the progress made in addressing gender issues in the profession, and how far we still have to go.   If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Stephanie-Kate Bratton, a lawyer, author, and mother, about her personal and professional journey and why showing our children all that lawyers do is so important. Ms Bratton reflects on her journey in the legal profession (which has taken her overseas to work in-house with one of the world’s biggest companies), her health struggles and what perspective she has gleaned from such hardships, being an advocate in the workplace, and what inspired her to create the “My Mummy Is…” book series for young children. She also discusses her thoughts on the importance of role modelling (especially for women in the legal profession), the experience of working parents in law and managing the juggle, reconciling one’s identities as a lawyer and parent, as well as her reflections on the progress made in addressing gender issues in the profession, and how far we still have to go.  If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

‘My Mummy is a Lawyer’ author on role modelling and reconciling personal and professional identities

The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network explores the myriad issues, challenges, trends and opportunities facing legal professionals in Australia. Produced by Australia’s largest and most-trusted legal publication, Lawyers Weekly, the four shows on the channel – The Lawyers Weekly Show, The Corporate Counsel Show, The Boutique Lawyer Show and Protégé – all bring legal marketplace news to the audience via engaging and insightful conversations. Our editorial team talking to legal professionals and industry experts about their fascinating careers, ground-breaking case work, broader sociocultural quagmires, and much more. Visit www.lawyersweekly.com.au/podcasts for the full list of episodes.

The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network explores the myriad issues, challenges, trends and opportunities facing legal professionals in Australia. Produced by Australia’s largest and most-trusted legal publication, Lawyers Weekly, the four shows on the channel – The Lawyers Weekly Show, The Corporate Counsel Show, The Boutique Lawyer Show and Protégé – all bring legal marketplace news to the audience via engaging and insightful conversations. Our editorial team talking to legal professionals and industry experts about their fascinating careers, ground-breaking case work, broader sociocultural quagmires, and much more. Visit <a href="http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lawyersweekly.com.au/podcasts</a> for the full list of episodes.

Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

According to Elizabeth Espinosa, the only way to effectively improve your profession or your community is by rolling up your sleeves and getting involved. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Elizabeth joins host Jerome Doraisamy to share her journey from private practice to becoming the 2019 president of The Law Society of New South Wales and the current general counsel and manager of governance, legal services and procurement at Liverpool City Council. Elizabeth outlines the commonalities between her roles in each of the organisations, provides advice for in-house lawyers who want to be more involved in extracurricular activities but feel strapped for time, and explains how local councils deal with the challenge of resourcing. If you like this episode, show your support by  rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and  LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

According to Elizabeth Espinosa, the only way to effectively improve your profession or your community is by rolling up your sleeves and getting involved. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Elizabeth joins host Jerome Doraisamy to share her journey from private practice to becoming the 2019 president of The Law Society of New South Wales and the current general counsel and manager of governance, legal services and procurement at Liverpool City Council. Elizabeth outlines the commonalities between her roles in each of the organisations, provides advice for in-house lawyers who want to be more involved in extracurricular activities but feel strapped for time, and explains how local councils deal with the challenge of resourcing. If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

The Corporate Counsel Show: Taking action to make positive change

The pelvic mesh class action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson &amp; Johnson affected thousands of women who suffered life-altering complications from the prolapse mesh and incontinence tape products.  On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Shine Lawyers practice leader, Rebecca Jancauskas, who headed what is widely considered to be the largest women’s health class action in Australia’s history.  Rebecca shares the implications of the judgement outcome on how product claims will be determined in Australia moving forward, the strategies firms can use to advertise to prospective class action claimants, and her personal journey of running such an involved trial while adjusting to being a mother for the first time. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, emaileditor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

The pelvic mesh class action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson &amp; Johnson affected thousands of women who suffered life-altering complications from the prolapse mesh and incontinence tape products. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Shine Lawyers practice leader, Rebecca Jancauskas, who headed what is widely considered to be the largest women’s health class action in Australia’s history. Rebecca shares the implications of the judgement outcome on how product claims will be determined in Australia moving forward, the strategies firms can use to advertise to prospective class action claimants, and her personal journey of running such an involved trial while adjusting to being a mother for the first time. If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email<a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

Simultaneously juggling an intricate class action and a newborn

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz special counsel, and multiple Lawyers Weekly award winner, Jennifer Harris. Ms Harris joined Jerome to discuss the importance of mentoring relationships, both in the personal and professional realms, and how engaging a mentor – or being a mentor yourself – is crucial for your development as a lawyer. She also shared some stories from the trenches, and how mentoring helped on her own path! www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz special counsel, and multiple Lawyers Weekly award winner, Jennifer Harris. Ms Harris joined Jerome to discuss the importance of mentoring relationships, both in the personal and professional realms, and how engaging a mentor – or being a mentor yourself – is crucial for your development as a lawyer. She also shared some stories from the trenches, and how mentoring helped on her own path! <a href="http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lawyersweekly.com.au</a>

How mentoring makes you a better lawyer

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by two of his colleagues at Lawyers Weekly’s parent company, Momentum Media: head of editorial and editor of Accountants Daily and SMSF Adviser, Katarina Taurian, and editor of mortgage broking title, The Adviser, Annie Kane.   In this episode, Jerome, Ms Taurian and Ms Kane discuss the prevalence of psychological distress, anxiety, depression and other related ailments in the legal, accounting, SMSF and mortgage broking spaces, the similarities across these professional services realms, and what can be done by the respective industry bodies and individuals within them to address said issues.  www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by two of his colleagues at Lawyers Weekly’s parent company, Momentum Media: head of editorial and editor of Accountants Daily and SMSF Adviser, Katarina Taurian, and editor of mortgage broking title, The Adviser, Annie Kane.  In this episode, Jerome, Ms Taurian and Ms Kane discuss the prevalence of psychological distress, anxiety, depression and other related ailments in the legal, accounting, SMSF and mortgage broking spaces, the similarities across these professional services realms, and what can be done by the respective industry bodies and individuals within them to address said issues.  <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lawyersweekly.com.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lawyersweekly.com.au</a>

How do mental health rates in law compare to other professional industries?

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Hall &amp; Wilcox special counsel and director of pro bono and community, Nathan Kennedy. Nathan is also the secretary of Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, an organisation he is a former president of. Mr Kennedy joins Jerome for a discussion of the various ways in which lawyers in practice can perform pro bono work, why such work is so important – for the community, for law firms and for the individual lawyers themselves – as well as the wellness and development benefits that come from immersing one’s self in pro bono practice. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Hall &amp; Wilcox special counsel and director of pro bono and community, Nathan Kennedy. Nathan is also the secretary of Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, an organisation he is a former president of. Mr Kennedy joins Jerome for a discussion of the various ways in which lawyers in practice can perform pro bono work, why such work is so important – for the community, for law firms and for the individual lawyers themselves – as well as the wellness and development benefits that come from immersing one’s self in pro bono practice. <a href="http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lawyersweekly.com.au</a>

Seeing law as a service to the community

The overwhelming majority of Australian legal practices are boutiques and sole practitioners. Given how many businesses (in all industries) do not survive the first few years, it is incumbent upon legal business owners to take steps to guarantee success. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Travis Schultz &amp; Partners managing partner Travis Schultz to discuss the proliferation of small law firms in Australia over the past five years and the need for those business owners to engage with what he sees as the foundations for success. The pair also discuss the advent of new foundational blocks in the wake of COVID-19 as the pandemic has increased the propensity for small businesses to fall over, and whether or not there should be professional conduct rules to ensure that firms cannot easily fail. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

The overwhelming majority of Australian legal practices are boutiques and sole practitioners. Given how many businesses (in all industries) do not survive the first few years, it is incumbent upon legal business owners to take steps to guarantee success. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Travis Schultz &amp; Partners managing partner Travis Schultz to discuss the proliferation of small law firms in Australia over the past five years and the need for those business owners to engage with what he sees as the foundations for success. The pair also discuss the advent of new foundational blocks in the wake of COVID-19 as the pandemic has increased the propensity for small businesses to fall over, and whether or not there should be professional conduct rules to ensure that firms cannot easily fail. If you like this episode, show your support by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lawyers-weekly-show/id1112746831" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts</a> (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> for more insights!

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Ensuring your firm doesn’t fail

Whether it’s flying halfway across the globe or tuning in online, there is a world of incredible benefits awaiting law students who sign up to mooting competitions that ordinary clerkships, community centres or other work experiences may not offer. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson is joined by Australian National University (ANU) law student and former sub-team captain of Team Australia, Madeleine McGregor, to talk through her experiences with mooting – both national and international – and go over why it’s so beneficial to her future career.  Commenting on what advantages mooting law students can take into their new legal pathways, Madeleine said that while there is a lot to learn and take away during university, understanding how to be an advocacy lawyer is the “one thing missing”.  “That’s why I wanted to get into mooting in these competitions, [to pick up] the element of oral advocacy or written advocacy, and the art of constructing an argument, taking a stance and really sort of fighting for a side,” she said.  Madeleine also has some extra tips on finding unique and fulfilling pro bono opportunities and advice on why it is so important for students to get involved.  Check out this and more in the episode below!  If you have any questions about the episode or if there are any topics that you might want us to look into, please reach out – we would love to hear from you!  We’re also always open to new guests so if you have an exciting story to tell, if you’re standing out as a student or graduate, or if you can offer some tips for our young lawyers, get in touch.  You can reach us here: Emails: editor@lawyersweekly.com.au or naomi.neilson@momentummedia.com.au Socials: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter or reach out to me directly here.

Whether it’s flying halfway across the globe or tuning in online, there is a world of incredible benefits awaiting law students who sign up to mooting competitions that ordinary clerkships, community centres or other work experiences may not offer. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson is joined by Australian National University (ANU) law student and former sub-team captain of Team Australia, Madeleine McGregor, to talk through her experiences with mooting – both national and international – and go over why it’s so beneficial to her future career.  Commenting on what advantages mooting law students can take into their new legal pathways, Madeleine said that while there is a lot to learn and take away during university, understanding how to be an advocacy lawyer is the “one thing missing”.  “That’s why I wanted to get into mooting in these competitions, [to pick up] the element of oral advocacy or written advocacy, and the art of constructing an argument, taking a stance and really sort of fighting for a side,” she said.  Madeleine also has some extra tips on finding unique and fulfilling pro bono opportunities and advice on why it is so important for students to get involved.  Check out this and more in the episode below!  If you have any questions about the episode or if there are any topics that you might want us to look into, please reach out – we would love to hear from you!  We’re also always open to new guests so if you have an exciting story to tell, if you’re standing out as a student or graduate, or if you can offer some tips for our young lawyers, get in touch.  You can reach us here: Emails: <a href="mailto:editor@lawyersweekly.com.au">editor@lawyersweekly.com.au</a> or <a href="mailto:naomi.neilson@momentummedia.com.au">naomi.neilson@momentummedia.com.au</a> Socials: Follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyers-weekly-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lawyersweekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LawyersWeekly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or reach out to me directly <a href="https://twitter.com/NaomiMNeilson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Protégé: What adding mooting to a résumé can do for a legal future

The law students of today, who will become the lawyers of tomorrow, are not prepared to accept a workplace culture where bullying, sexual harassment and lack of care for mental health exists, says the Australian Law Students' Association. On this week's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, ALSA outgoing president Erin Ritchie and incoming president Margaret Cai discuss the issues that are important for law students around Australia, outline the issues that ALSA is advocating on at present, and lay down the gauntlet for the profession to change environmental factors of the past that have no place in the legal profession of the future.

The law students of today, who will become the lawyers of tomorrow, are not prepared to accept a workplace culture where bullying, sexual harassment and lack of care for mental health exists, says the Australian Law Students' Association. On this week's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, ALSA outgoing president Erin Ritchie and incoming president Margaret Cai discuss the issues that are important for law students around Australia, outline the issues that ALSA is advocating on at present, and lay down the gauntlet for the profession to change environmental factors of the past that have no place in the legal profession of the future.

Next generation not willing to accept culture of the past

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Clifford Chance counsel Alastair Gourlay. Alastair explores his reasons for leaving and returning to Clifford Chance, and how lawyers can make a successful transition back into a firm they’ve left. He also discusses his work as a banking and finance specialist, which has led him around the world from London to São Paulo and eventually Sydney. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Clifford Chance counsel Alastair Gourlay. Alastair explores his reasons for leaving and returning to Clifford Chance, and how lawyers can make a successful transition back into a firm they’ve left. He also discusses his work as a banking and finance specialist, which has led him around the world from London to São Paulo and eventually Sydney. <a href="http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lawyersweekly.com.au</a>

Don’t be a stranger

For the founder of Ladies who League, being an advocate for the myriad issues faced by women in sport offers a unique perspective on vocational concerns and what more needs to be done to address inequality. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with NBN regulatory adviser and founder of Ladies who League Mary Konstantopoulos about her legal career, how she came to work in-house, why she started her platform for women in sport and what she has learned from it, including why it is integral for women to find and have purpose.

For the founder of Ladies who League, being an advocate for the myriad issues faced by women in sport offers a unique perspective on vocational concerns and what more needs to be done to address inequality. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with NBN regulatory adviser and founder of Ladies who League Mary Konstantopoulos about her legal career, how she came to work in-house, why she started her platform for women in sport and what she has learned from it, including why it is integral for women to find and have purpose.

The Corporate Counsel Show: Lessons from women’s sport for gender issues in law

Financial pressure can be hugely detrimental to health and wellbeing, and coupled with the inherently taxing nature of practicing law, securing a home loan as a lawyer is a particularly stressful experience. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by head of partnerships and growth at Legal Home Loans, Cullen Haynes, to discuss why he recommends dealing with finance broking firms that specifically target legal professionals, the concerns of lawyers within different demographics around buying their first property, and his top tips for looking after personal wellness during the potentially turbulent process.

Financial pressure can be hugely detrimental to health and wellbeing, and coupled with the inherently taxing nature of practicing law, securing a home loan as a lawyer is a particularly stressful experience. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by head of partnerships and growth at Legal Home Loans, Cullen Haynes, to discuss why he recommends dealing with finance broking firms that specifically target legal professionals, the concerns of lawyers within different demographics around buying their first property, and his top tips for looking after personal wellness during the potentially turbulent process.

Why lawyers need specialised home loan professionals

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Keypoint Law CEO, Warren Kalinko.  Jerome and Warren discuss pathways to success for those traversing a "non-traditional" career in law, new and exciting opportunities in "challenger" firms, and the importance of "rehumanising" the legal profession.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Keypoint Law CEO, Warren Kalinko. Jerome and Warren discuss pathways to success for those traversing a "non-traditional" career in law, new and exciting opportunities in "challenger" firms, and the importance of "rehumanising" the legal profession.

Forging a successful career in non-traditional legal roles

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Piper Alderman partner in the firm’s blockchain and cryptocurrency team, Michael Bacina. Mike and Jerome delve into the ways in which blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations are changing the ways legal clients operate personally and professionally, and how those innovations are then impacting upon the expectations clients have from their law firms. The legal profession, and the regulatory landscape, is still figuring out how to navigate such changes, and Mike shares his thoughts on where Australia is positioned relative to the rest of the world, how legal education and professional service delivery might evolve, and what are some of the looming challenges. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Piper Alderman partner in the firm’s blockchain and cryptocurrency team, Michael Bacina. Mike and Jerome delve into the ways in which blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations are changing the ways legal clients operate personally and professionally, and how those innovations are then impacting upon the expectations clients have from their law firms. The legal profession, and the regulatory landscape, is still figuring out how to navigate such changes, and Mike shares his thoughts on where Australia is positioned relative to the rest of the world, how legal education and professional service delivery might evolve, and what are some of the looming challenges. <a href="http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lawyersweekly.com.au</a>

Blockchain, cryptocurrency and changing client expectations

Diane Yui – also known by her stage name, Astral Days – reveals why she stepped away from her legal career to start a pole dancing studio on this week’s episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, with host Jerome Doraisamy. Dianne reveals why she left legal practice, the benefits of pole on her wellbeing, why she believes it can make someone a better lawyer and the stigma around pole dancing and some the challenges she has faced. She also shares why she recommends for those who are “pole curious” to just give it a go and why law firms should be looking at implementing pole as a lunchtime activity for staff.

Diane Yui – also known by her stage name, Astral Days – reveals why she stepped away from her legal career to start a pole dancing studio on this week’s episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, with host Jerome Doraisamy. Dianne reveals why she left legal practice, the benefits of pole on her wellbeing, why she believes it can make someone a better lawyer and the stigma around pole dancing and some the challenges she has faced. She also shares why she recommends for those who are “pole curious” to just give it a go and why law firms should be looking at implementing pole as a lunchtime activity for staff.

Pole dancing as a lunchtime activity in law firms…why not?

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Seniors Rights Service CEO Russell Westacott. Russell explores the legal issues that the organisation assists elderly people with, including financial abuse, living arrangements and abuse in aged care facilities. He also discusses why elder abuse can often go undetected, particularly within families, and delves into the Australian Law Reform Commission’s recent inquiry into the issue. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Seniors Rights Service CEO Russell Westacott. Russell explores the legal issues that the organisation assists elderly people with, including financial abuse, living arrangements and abuse in aged care facilities. He also discusses why elder abuse can often go undetected, particularly within families, and delves into the Australian Law Reform Commission’s recent inquiry into the issue. <a href="http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lawyersweekly.com.au</a>

Spotlight on elder abuse

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Marque Lawyers managing partner, Michael Bradley.  Australia's defamation laws are an ongoing source of debate in professional and political circles, particularly in light of our lack of constitutionally-enshrined protections for free speech. The recent emergence of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have done more than bring allegations of sexual harassment, assault and bullying into the public fore - they have also painted a new picture of defamation law in this country, and highlighted the need for law reform in relation to such misconduct and criminal behaviour, in order to better level the playing field for victims.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Marque Lawyers managing partner, Michael Bradley. Australia's defamation laws are an ongoing source of debate in professional and political circles, particularly in light of our lack of constitutionally-enshrined protections for free speech. The recent emergence of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have done more than bring allegations of sexual harassment, assault and bullying into the public fore - they have also painted a new picture of defamation law in this country, and highlighted the need for law reform in relation to such misconduct and criminal behaviour, in order to better level the playing field for victims.

Defamation, #MeToo and the need for law reform

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy rounds up his editorial colleagues – editor Emma Ryan and journalist Grace Ormsby – for a discussion on the year that was and the year that will be.   2018 has seen a multitude of issues across the Australian legal profession, and 2019 promises to give rise to many more conversations about how those in law will operate and practice in the future. This episode showcases what the Lawyers Weekly team will be investigating and covering, as well as gives you a better insight into the team that brings you your daily news!

Reflections on 2018 and thoughts for 2019, with the Lawyers Weekly team

Former Lawyers Weekly journalist Grace Ormsby, who has been closely following the Lawyer X Royal Commission, shares her thoughts on the situation and raises the question of whether Victoria Police need more substantive training to better understand the importance of legal professional privilege.  Together with Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan, Ms Ormsby discusses the issues raised by the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants, whether cultural issues exist within Victorian Police and the grey area surrounding collaboration with legal professionals.  She also shares her thoughts on the possible need for another Royal Commission, if the ethical issues uncovered are a wider spread issue throughout the country and how legal professionals need to ensure that justice is being held.

Former Lawyers Weekly journalist Grace Ormsby, who has been closely following the Lawyer X Royal Commission, shares her thoughts on the situation and raises the question of whether Victoria Police need more substantive training to better understand the importance of legal professional privilege. Together with Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan, Ms Ormsby discusses the issues raised by the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants, whether cultural issues exist within Victorian Police and the grey area surrounding collaboration with legal professionals. She also shares her thoughts on the possible need for another Royal Commission, if the ethical issues uncovered are a wider spread issue throughout the country and how legal professionals need to ensure that justice is being held.

Do we need a better understanding of legal professional privilege?

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Griffith Hack associate, Dr Stefan Paterson.  Intellectual property and patenting in space is a litigious space that will soon be getting far more attention. But what is also clear, when one examines space law more closely, is that questions around who owns what extends much further into cross-border disputes, mining rights and even military concerns. With so much international legislation in this area still to be determined, it is very much a "watch this space" issue.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Griffith Hack associate, Dr Stefan Paterson. Intellectual property and patenting in space is a litigious space that will soon be getting far more attention. But what is also clear, when one examines space law more closely, is that questions around who owns what extends much further into cross-border disputes, mining rights and even military concerns. With so much international legislation in this area still to be determined, it is very much a "watch this space" issue.

Space law and its many IP and cross-border concerns

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Gilbert + Tobin tax partner, Muhunthan Kanagaratnam. Recorded just over 12 hours after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered the Coalition Government's economic blueprint in the House of Representatives, Jerome and Muhunthan unpack the proposals that will impact upon lawyers and the legal profession, particularly tax changes for SME firms, superannuation updates for senior lawyers eyeing off retirement, and the lack of funding for legal assistance services.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Gilbert + Tobin tax partner, Muhunthan Kanagaratnam. Recorded just over 12 hours after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered the Coalition Government's economic blueprint in the House of Representatives, Jerome and Muhunthan unpack the proposals that will impact upon lawyers and the legal profession, particularly tax changes for SME firms, superannuation updates for senior lawyers eyeing off retirement, and the lack of funding for legal assistance services.

#Budget2019, from a legal perspective

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