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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: Why in-house lawyers need to better adapt to technology
According to Marina Yastreboff, making use of new technological products can not only make legal processes more convenient, but can completely transform the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Australian Law Awards 2020 Finalist Showcase – Partner of the Year
With the Australian Law Awards 2020 set to occur as a Live Broadcast event on Friday, 7 August at 7pm, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkM&A trends and impacts from COVID-19
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Meredith Campion from Allen & Overy unpacks the interest findings out of the firm's recent report charting the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Australian Law Awards 2020 Finalist Showcase – Managing Partner of the Year
With the Australian Law Awards 2020 set to occur as a Live Broadcast event on Friday, 7 August at 7pm, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Australian Law Awards 2020 Finalist Showcase – Law Firm of the Year
With the Australian Law Awards 2020 set to occur as a Live Broadcast event on Friday, 7 August at 7pm, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network10 predictions for #auslaw post-pandemic
While a second wave of COVID-19 cases in Australia might mean that the current crisis is still far from over, KPMGs global head of legal services, Stuart…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Life in-house in the NFP sector
In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Justin Moses explains how working as a corporate counsel in a not-for-profit differs to more commercially…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow to achieve partnership by your early 30s
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Marque Lawyers' newest partner, Kiera Peacock, reveals how she managed to reach this extraordinary career milestone…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkNow is the time to reset and grow your business
While the pandemic-triggered uncertainty has left a lot of SMEs in a state of panic and stagnation, Damien Hodgkinson maintains that the smartest law firms are…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkCommercial leasing for law firms in the 'new normal'
Given the unprecedented nature of the current crisis, including force majeure clauses to cover a global pandemic in commercial lease contracts was not widely…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkUS senator turned Melbourne-based lawyer on systemic racism
A former member of the Kansas State Senate and Kansas House of Representatives and the first African American to study a juris doctor at Monash University…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Bar, the pandemic and the future
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, the president of the Australian Bar Association, Matthew Howard, unpacks how the coronavirus crisis has been…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Pandemic-inspired pathways for junior in-house counsel
On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Theo Kapodistrias delves into the experience of junior in-house lawyers in the age of COVID-19. The three-time…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow advocacy from lawyers will evolve post-pandemic
According to the president of the Law Council of Australia, Pauline Wright, COVID-19 has truly highlighted the need for change within the Australian legal…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkDemanding better wellness practices post-pandemic
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, the principal and founder of Her Lawyer, Courtney Bowie, unpacks the impacts of the global pandemic on the health…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Why it might be time for Australian corporations to 'go global'
On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, the general counsel and chief strategy officer for Croesus Holdings Group, Garry Taylor, delves into the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkA better future for lawyers is coming
COVID-19 has triggered a dramatic transformation of traditional professional industry practices, but according to Plexus associate commercial director Sam…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Finalist Showcase – Technology
With the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event Friday May 29th, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Finalist Showcase – Corporate Counsel (Large Business)
With the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event Friday May 29th, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkFirm mergers in the midst of a global pandemic
Well before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Australia's legal sector had a significant oversupply of lawyers relative to the work available. This has…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Leading in-house teams through COVID-19
While the coronavirus pandemic has seen many businesses struggle to adapt to working from home, others have found the transition to be relatively smooth…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Finalist Showcase – Dispute Resolution and Litigation
With the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event on Friday, 29 May, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow COVID-19 has been impacting lawyers across Australia
In April, Momentum Intelligence conducted a major survey to understand how the coronavirus pandemic has been affecting the nation's small businesses across…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Finalist Showcase – Construction and Infrastructure
With the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event on Friday, 29 May, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBusiness development in the age of COVID-19
Business development is critical for the growth of any legal practice, but in the midst of a global pandemic, firms are necessarily shifting their focus…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Fraud and corruption concerns during COVID-19
According to research undertaken by KPMG's forensic team, organisations are significantly more susceptible to fraud and corruption in the wake of the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Finalist Showcase – Banking and Finance
In anticipation of the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020, which will take place as a live broadcast event on Friday, 29 May, we are bringing you a series of…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkNSW A-G Mark Speakman on pandemic-inspired changes to law
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman unpacks the overall impact of COVID-19 on Australia's legal landscape. Mr…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWas NewLaw better placed to manage COVID-19?
With a philosophy grounded in agility, flexibility and the implementation of new technology, NewLaw firms are perhaps better placed to navigate some of the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Looking after in-house teams in the age of coronavirus
In the unprecedented era of COVID-19, it is critical for GCs and managers to be taking special care around the mental health and wellbeing of their in-house…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhat 'Survivor' taught Sharn Coombes about resilience for lawyers
It's difficult to imagine that reality TV stars and lawyers have all that much in common, but according to "Survivor All-Stars" runner-up and barrister Sharn…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLessons from trauma about the importance of legal service
International humanitarian lawyer and former war crimes prosecutor Rabia Siddique believes that anyone has the ability to create "ripples of change", and it…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkAre lawyers still uniquely placed to buy a home?
Lawyers are - by virtue of their professional standing - better placed than others to secure home loans. But that does hold true in the age of coronavirus? In…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Fostering good relationships between in-house and litigation teams
Successfully navigating the often competing priorities between that of in-house counsel and private practice teams can be challenging, but also very rewarding…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network'Emotion is pervasive in law, we just don't see it'
According to Dr Senthorun Raj, the prescriptive, dogmatic way in which legal professionals are trained to think ignores the critical role of emotion embedded…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhy this barrister is facing conspiracy charges
In 2018, barrister and former Attorney-General of the ACT Bernard Collaery was charged with conspiracy and forbidden to speak about the charges laid against…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Prudent in-house responses to an unprecedented pandemic
According to director of Twine Business & Law, Cara Austen, it is imperative for in-house counsel to be thoroughly across all the latest regulatory, financial…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWorkplace sexual harassment and the law
While the rise of #MeToo movement has certainly shone a light on the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment, the legalities around victims' rights and…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhy aren't law students attending lectures anymore?
In order to address the pervasive concern about a drop in law school student attendance, Liam Elphick and his colleagues undertook an empirical study into the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Combatting foreign bribery around the globe
On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Michael Milnes breaks down a new legislative amendment that is currently before parliament intending to tackle…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkOvercoming disproportionate interruptions faced by female judges
Amelia Loughland initially set out to replicate a US study assessing the volume of conservatives interrupting progressive justices. Her study of the High Court…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkNew obligations under annualised salary changes
According to Amber Sharp, partner at Bartier Perry, the new annualised salary provisions coming into effect on 1 March are "retrograde". Amber joins host…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe aftermath of the Lawyer X royal commission
After 11 months, 127 days of hearings, 81 witnesses and 1,491 exhibits, the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants has concluded. On this…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: A day in the life of The Wiggles' GC
As a singer-songwriter with a background in law, Nina Stamell has found the ideal fusion of her passions and skills working as the general counsel for The…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLessons in resilience from an Olympian-turned-lawyer
According to Hayder Shkara, world championship sporting rings and courtrooms actually have a lot more in common than one might think. The former…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkDating apps and professional conduct implications
With the rapid evolution of social media and dating applications, workplace policy relating to employee conduct can become somewhat of a contentious issue…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Succeeding in-house without law firm experience
Senior manager of legal at Cognizant, Wayne Clarke didn't originally plan for a career in the in-house legal space, but after "falling into" the sector he has…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkIs law losing its humanity?
Legal professionals face the constant ethical dilemma of trying to reconcile their compliance with the law with that of the conscious of society, the clients…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow corporate law firms can better address wellness issues
According to Danielle Kelly, health and wellbeing strategies in the professional services sector need to shift from a reactionary, first-aid response to more…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Taking action to make positive change
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…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe growing field of eSports law
The professionalisation of competitive video gaming known as eSports has generated a burgeoning area of legal activity that spans across multiple practice…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkFinding new ways to undertake pro bono legal work
The Australian Pro Bono Centre is the national peak body for pro bono legal services, encouraging and supporting lawyers across the country to be involved in…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Forecasted issues for in-house lawyers in 2020
Senior in-house counsel Claire Bibby joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to take a deep dive into the key trends she…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkA growing network of e-discovery professionals
Now in its 10th year, Relativity Fest in Chicago has grown from just 100 attendees to 2,000, but its mission to educate and connect the e-discovery community…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkEmerging trends in Australian legal tech
While the adoption of new technology has been an ongoing focal topic within the legal space over the last few years, many firms and in-house teams are only…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: A focus on diversity in in-house counsel
In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the past president and former non-executive director of the Governance…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBringing e-discovery processes together into a single solution
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show recorded live on site at Relativity Fest, host Will Magee joins Stuart Hall, Asia Pacific team lead for creativity…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkFinance management for senior lawyers
With a higher paycheque can often come complacency, however it's important for senior legal practitioners to actively make wiser financial choices to buy…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Successfully onboarding new in-house lawyers
A law degree provides a pathway to a plethora of different roles in the legal world, each requiring adequate training for new recruits to learn about the job's…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe untold legal history of one of Australia's largest scale massacres
In 1928, a massacre of Indigenous Australians occurred in Central Australia and the Board of Inquiry that was appointed to investigate the case exonerated the…