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Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network
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…
Episodes
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Successfully leading a team in media and entertainment
On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Theo Dorizac, the general counsel at Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) in…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Driving success in a specialised niche
In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy sits down with Emily Purvis, the principal of PURE Equine Law. They discuss the importance…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow to step up in your newly promoted role
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Madison Marcus, we discuss how best those who have recently been elevated to…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkUnveiling the complexities of jurors in sexual assault trials
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Naomi Neilson sits down with author Claire Baylis to delve into her thought-provoking book, Dice. Ms Baylis…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBeacon Legal discusses salary and bonus trends for FY24
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Beacon Legal, we explore the market trends and lessons coming out of FY23 and…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLegal and other issues surrounding 'black cladding'
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Scott McCartney, a Wotjobaluk man and chief executive of the Kinaway Chamber of…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Maximising profits in the new financial year
In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy interviews Rex Afrasiabi, the principal of MA Legal and Bond Conveyancing Property Lawyers…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Embrace your individuality
The law is becoming more colourful and unique, Kiarah Kelly says, and the more that emerging legal professionals lean into their idiosyncrasies and showcase…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLessons from 40+ years in practice
Prominent personal injury lawyer Henry Carus has been in practice for four decades. While it has not always been an easy ride, it is a journey he is still very…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhy you should consider living and practising overseas
On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with nrol, we dive into the vocational benefits of undertaking an overseas…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Talent, tech, and other challenges in FY24
Law department leaders will face significant challenges in the new financial year, however, effective utilisation of one's resources – from emerging platforms…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Imbibing the importance of community service
Having left Iraq with his family during a period of turbulence, Milad Juma understands full well how fortunate he was to have the opportunities in front of…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Juggling 3 jobs as a law student
A legal degree can be particularly challenging, especially during the final year. Having had two part-time jobs, a cadetship and a legal internship while…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkAdvertising: A 'really dynamic area of law'
As someone who grew up during the advent of social media, the advertising laws surrounding such platforms have become a point of fascination for Isabella…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkEssential update for family lawyers by Plenti
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Plenti, we do a deep dive into all that has happened in the family law space…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Being crisis-ready
More so than many sectors, construction has experienced myriad crises in recent years. In the face of such challenges, award-nominated legal counsel Omro…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProperty Finance Uncut: Is this the game-changing rate pause borrowers are waiting for?
With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announcing its monetary policy decision for July, borrowers are now left to ponder if the latest move indicates the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: What I've learnt from using AI in my practice
One must always be looking for better ways to do one's job, says Yule Guttenbeil. In the context of artificial intelligence (AI), this means exploring how best…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network'We've got to protect open justice'
There is an inherent open justice and transparency on one hand and national security on the other. At present, the Human Rights Law Centre argues, Australia is…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Does corporate legal need a new vision?
Having worked in-house for more than 25 years, Peter Connor feels strongly that if corporate counsel can adopt the right framework for their daily operations…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Building an international desk in an SME firm
Migrants are returning to Australia post-pandemic, and with more and more non-English speakers in our community, some firms may see a need to build…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network'Success starts with a strong sense of self'
The legal profession, Rose Inglis believes, is becoming more open-minded to the possibilities and opportunities that arise from thinking beyond blackletter…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Having belief in a business and its mission
It is crucial, award-winning legal counsel Christopher Doherty believes, for in-house lawyers to be motivated about the business they are working for. Having…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Building a successful practice from anywhere and at any age
Award-winning lawyer Stephen Annicchiarico feels strongly that the greatest sense of professional achievement comes from having built, or contributed to…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: A 29-year-old firm director on defining success
Achieving high heights as a young lawyer is not about taking the "right steps" up the ladder — success will instead arise by way of identifying the actions one…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBack yourself as a young lawyer
As the winner of multiple Lawyers Weekly awards, Calli Tsipidis knows a thing or two about how best to succeed as an emerging legal professional. Here, she…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkSalary or culture: What are candidates seeking right now?
On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with nrol, we explore what candidates are looking for in an employer as the new…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: 'Working on the side of good'
For Katherine Mackenzie, working in government roles means ensuring protection of the public is at the heart of all that one does. As an experienced public…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Passion as a point of difference
Jessica Rippon has a deep affinity for the construction sector and wants to see it make improvements across the board. This passion, together with her drive to…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkPersonal injury: An 'ever-growing area of law'
From insurance sector updates to the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), there has perhaps never been a greater volume of challenging work for personal…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: Lawyers' use of AI will continually evolve
On this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with LexisNexis, we explore what lessons have been learnt from recent advancements in…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Now is a great time to lead
Bianca Lau, who runs an award-winning law department at Youi Insurance, argues that we are currently living through a new era for corporate legal professionals…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProperty Finance Uncut: Don't be caught in RBA's rate hike crossfire
With the Reserve Bank (RBA) announcing its policy decision for June, borrowers are bracing for another rocky month marked with more mortgage pain. In this…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Being 'less lawyer, more human'
Clients are now demanding more human-centred services, Natasha Hannah says, and as such, law firm leaders must walk the talk when it comes to showcasing…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkTaking on unjust proposed laws — and winning
Eleven years ago, the former Queensland state government proposed laws to criminalise gays, lesbians and singles from undertaking surrogacy. Internationally…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe need for realistic salary expectations
On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Naiman Clarke, we discuss why it is so important for lawyers who are hoping…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: From police prosecutor to law student
Here, an ex-police prosecutor turned law student discusses why he has decided to swap ends of the bar table. On this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jess…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Investing in relationships
Given how much the legal landscape is modernising, relationships are more essential than ever before. As Gabriella Pomare says, "it's who you know, it's who…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Managing a cost-cutting environment
On this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with LOD, we explore how law departments can successfully navigate cost-cutting…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkA Namibian Supreme Court judge on driving human rights
Justice David Smuts of the Supreme Court of Namibia shares how he has helped shape Namibia's laws and legal system to imbed human rights into the country. On…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: My experience as a 'fractional' GC
Becoming a parent did more than reshape Matthew Hodgkinson's personal life — it also changed, for the better, his professional pathway, leading him to become a…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhat lawyers get wrong about leadership
Historically, Simon Tupman muses, the legal profession has associated strong performance as a practitioner with leadership capabilities. In an ever-changing…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: One law student's argument for lowering the voting age
On this episode of The Protégé Podcast, Sydney-based law student Niki Nojoumian talks about why Australia should lower the voting age, and the legal and…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkImplications arising from employers' Voice positions
Across Australia, corporate entities have taken a stance on the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament. But what happens if a lawyer in a firm has a different…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: Outsourcing 101 in the new normal
On this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with law image, we explore how and why the legal profession is outsourcing much of its…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Providing advice in extraordinary legal matters
As an experienced GC, David Cosgrave has learnt that — when determining legal advice in scenarios one will not see every day — appreciating the motivations of…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhy part-time lawyering works for me
Working part-time as a lawyer can often be associated with caring responsibilities. However, as Meg Crawford details, there is a multitude of personal or…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe 'fixed-rate cliff', and other mortgage concerns
Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia made the surprise decision to increase the cash rate — the 11th time in 12 months it has done so — given that…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhy jobseekers should better prioritise wellness
On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Naiman Clarke, we explore the myriad impacts of a high-stress environment on…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: The value of litigation experience for in-house teams
There is a presumption, among some legal professionals, that transactional experience is preferable for those working in-house. As Belinda Wong demonstrates…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: What's your firm's vision, and why?
By his own admission, Nick Mann was naïve about the practicalities of founding a law firm. Because of that, however, he was forced to focus more intensely on…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Planning your career direction from an early stage
Andrew Raad is only in his early 30s and is already an equity partner at his firm. Having a clear understanding, when he was at law school, of what he wanted…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhat leaders in law can learn from elite AFL coaching
Firm owner Geoff Ebert has been coaching Australian rules football, including at the professional academy level, for nearly three decades. There are numerous…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBurnout and perception of what's important in seeking a job in law
On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with nrol, we delve into the proliferation of burnout among legal professionals in…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: For in-house leaders, being a good lawyer is no longer good enough
The law is just one aspect of multifaceted decisions for businesses of all stripes, and for corporate counsel, being integrated as part of the DNA is…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProperty Finance Uncut: RBA's shock rate hike gives mortgage holders whiplash
With the Reserve Bank (RBA) delivering a shock rate decision for May, mortgage holders are left reeling on what steps to take to minimise the impact on their…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: What I've learnt from setbacks
All SME law firm leaders and owners will face hurdles to overcome, both personal and professional. What matters is what one takes away from such trying times…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkEthics and regulation of tech creations and the role of the lawyer
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, we explore the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence and digital media, how Australia and the globe should…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Crafting your own adventure
Being boxed in to a particular area of practice has "never really appealed" to Virginia Crawter. Instead, she has looked to pave her own way in law, allowing…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Don't be afraid to get into the detail
For SME law firms operating in emerging practice areas, ensuring that you and your business meaningfully understand the work being undertaken by your clients —…