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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 Boutique Lawyer Show: Lessons and values from 45 years in practice
While Philip Colman has seen enormous professional change in more than four decades as a legal practitioner, there are certain values and traits that have…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhy superannuation matters for lawyers
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with legalsuper, host Lauren Croft speaks with legalsuper strategic partnership…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkColin Biggers & Paisley's head on the importance of diversity and the need for 'great lawyers'
Here, the new managing partner of national law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley reflects on his journey as a practitioner, optimal client service delivery, why the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Why mental health literacy matters more than ever for lawyers
In a profession where burnout and mental health struggles have become all too routine, Tammi McDermott warns that mental health literacy isn't just essential…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe legal implications of facial recognition technology, human memory, and perception services
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Unisearch Expert Opinion Services, we explore how forensic and cognitive…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLegal clarity and human perspectives on migration
The proliferation of negative sentiment around migration into Australia, both politically and socioculturally, can take a toll on legal practitioners in this…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: From legal team head to GM
Here, an executive general manager discusses how legal counsel can make the vocational transition to business leadership, whether it's a general manager, chief…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkCurrent career opportunities, from the Middle East to local markets
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with nrol, we explore vocational opportunities for Australian lawyers in the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkSpace law's headline legal quandaries, from governance to junk
Space law "doesn't fit into a neat box", spanning multiple legal disciplines. For those practising space law, this brings not only myriad challenges but also…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Your career by design, not by default
Having taken the time to be more deliberate about what her vocational journey should look like, this senior lawyer has better positioned herself for success in…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: How firms can stop 'drowning in documents'
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Mary Technology, we explore the headline challenges and pain points law firms still face…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkUnpacking 'one of the defining legal frontiers of the next decade'
Here, the head of arbitration at a BigLaw firm reflects on the proliferation of digital infrastructure projects globally, together with treaty considerations…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: How to find your tribe in the legal profession
In a demanding and high-stakes profession like law, Irene Kuo stresses the importance of finding and cultivating a supportive network – connections that not…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: Better harnessing tech to thrive
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Actionstep, we unpack the challenges being faced by firms big and small, their…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Pivoting, niching, and starting a side hustle
Earlier this year, award-winning sole practitioner Claire Styles worked from Europe for two months. That working holiday allowed her time to reflect on what…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Improving legal teams' use of AI
In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with LexisNexis, we explore the opportunities in front of law departments to…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Ensuring psychologically safe workplaces (and AI's place in such conversations)
In the current climate, maintaining psychological safety in law departments requires much more than box-ticking – a stronger focus on culture, and use of AI to…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkReflections on a landmark judgment for institutional child sexual abuse
Dion Barber, a former ward of the state, recently won a "seismic" judgment for $2.85 million against Western Australia over sexual abuse suffered as a child in…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: What the future of e-sports law could look like
Following COVID-19, there has been an "e-sports winter" – however, there are murmurs, one lawyer says, of a looming spring, which could see a proliferation of…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkImproving family lawyers' use of tech
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we reflect on the ways that family law practitioners can better…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkConcussion in women's sport and legal implications
The proliferation of head injuries and concussions in women's sport globally is shaping up to be significant for insurers and litigators. Here, a BigLaw…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: It's never too late to pursue your dream law career
While many begin their legal careers straight out of high school, Melissa Rowlands emphasises that it's never too late to enter the profession and pursue your…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: The evolution of litigation support services
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Law In Order, we reflect on how far litigation support services have come in the last…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkEnsuring best practice in settlement agreements (and litigation more broadly)
Litigation, like all other areas of legal practice, continues to undergo substantive environmental and technological change. Here, we unpack how best to ride…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Why tunnel vision can be a good thing
For Irene Chrisopoulidis, having tunnel vision helps her stay the course with long-term objectives, rather than getting sidetracked. Here, she unpacks why this…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhy law's best and brightest are leaving (and what firms must do)
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Mitimes, we unpack the internal levers that help ensure talent retention in…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLessons from a legal career in mortgages and diversified banking
There is much that Craig Green – who has been a partner-level lawyer for over 40 years – has learnt from his vocational journey, including that practitioners…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: How mentorship shapes tomorrow's legal leaders
While many law students may hesitate to approach experienced professionals, Kurt Cheng encourages them to take that step, emphasising that the right guidance…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhy cyber risk is escalating for law firms
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Cybertify, we unpack why legal practices are increasingly such attractive…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow to build your professional network and reputation
There is much that BigLaw partner Martina Storgato has learnt about cultivating one's place in the legal profession – chief among those lessons is that, when…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Does lawyering consume your identity?
For many lawyers, being a practitioner can become the dominant part of one's identity. Here, Christina Yi reflects on how a girls' trip helped remind her to do…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhy lawyers should use private banking
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Commonwealth Private, we unpack the myriad benefits of private banking for…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: From the echo of gunfire to the halls of law
Amid the roar of gunfire and the loss of friends to war, this law student refused to be defined by his past. Instead, he transformed trauma into purpose…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Why I've left legal practice
Mel Storey is one of Australia's most prominent online legal personalities. Here, she reflects on why she recently left her general counsel role to focus on…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: Leveraging tech for the new AML/CTF regime
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we explore the looming changes to the anti-money laundering and…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkGoing from service provider to decision-maker
Amid myriad professional and technological changes, practitioners need to change how they service clients – for this litigator, there is much to look forward…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Working in-house as a 'church lawyer'
In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, recorded at last week's Australian Law Forum, we explore the day-to-day experience of working as a general…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network'There's no shortcut to the top' in law
Here, two award-winning lawyers reflect on how they broke away from traditional legal vocational pathways to find success in ways that made sense to them –…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: The ultimate guide to securing a paralegal role
From cold calling to securing a paralegal role at a global law firm, this law student shares essential tips and strategies every aspiring lawyer should use to…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: Navigating fact chaos 101
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Mary Technology, we flesh out the importance of building efficient workflows to overcome…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLeading a global firm's India practice in a time of change
With India looking to be the world's third-largest economy by 2030, and with significant shifts occurring in its legal landscape and how it sees foreign…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkRethinking social media policies following the Lattouf v ABC proceedings
The unlawful termination of journalist Antoinette Lattouf by the national broadcaster, which resulted in high-profile proceedings in the Federal Court, has…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Marketing success, raising capital, and lessons for growth
When it comes to marketing, Rex Afrasiabi has learnt that people resonate more with a person than they do with a business. Leaning into his own branding has…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkAddressing burnout among family lawyers
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with LEAP Family Law, we explore how and why so many family law practitioners are…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow professionals can help break the poverty cycle and empower communities through education
In this special episode, produced in partnership with Lawyers Weekly's philanthropic partner So They Can, we explore the work being undertaken by the charity…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: AI is young lawyers' competitive edge
Many young lawyers see AI as a looming threat – something that could disrupt their careers or put them at a disadvantage in an already competitive field. But…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: From the Olympics stage to legal success
From placing seventh in taekwondo at the Rio Olympics to boldly launching his own law firm, Hayder Shkara shares his anything but ordinary path into the legal…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: Legal ops transformation via AI and expertise
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Axiom and Legora, we explore the transformation of legal operations made possible by a…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkGilchrist Connell's CEO on leveraging her experience as a chief people officer
Late last year, the chief people officer for national law firm Gilchrist Connell was announced as the BigLaw player's new chief executive - a role she assumed…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkPremature birth and working parents in law
Here, a managing partner and former law society president discusses the experience of delivering a premature baby, what it taught her, and the support offered…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe implications for primary carer parental leave from a recent Fair Work case
A recent Fair Work decision noted that a primary carer doesn't have to be the sole carer in order to receive primary carer parental leave. Here, a BigLaw…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: GenAI in practice – disputes and investigations
In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with TransPerfect Legal, we explore the practical ways that legal teams can use…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow can businesses 'earn the commute' with RTO mandates
In this episode, brought to you by Lawyers Weekly's sister brand, HR Leader, we explore the need for business leaders and workplaces to "earn the commute" of…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Celebrating and learning from hardship
Marianne Marchesi's firm had a hugely successful 2024–25 financial year. She credits a lot of that success, she says, to how she and the business responded and…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProactive management of psychosocial hazards with Unisearch
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Unisearch Expert Opinion Services, we explore the ways that businesses and…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhat lawyers need to know in FY25–26 for investments and financial wellbeing
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Distinctive Finance, we explore the lessons learnt from the market in the last…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Finding strength in the first-gen law student experience
Being a first-generation law student can be a daunting and isolating experience, especially when trying to break into the legal profession. But Aloizio…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: How time-poor departments can navigate the changing tech landscape
In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with Conga, we explore how in-house teams can be better at wading through the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: How to build a law firm while raising a family
For many parents in the legal profession, the idea of advancing their careers by opening a law firm can feel daunting or unattainable. But Marial Lewis offers…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Breaking away from traditional legal careers
While many lawyers feel that the only "right" career path is to remain in a large law firm for life, Mia Madafferi emphasises the importance of recognising…