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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 NetworkDigital heirlooms and subsequent legal issues
Increasingly, ownership of digital assets and resources will form part of estates and, at present, there exists a "real conflict" in how those heirlooms will…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network4 challenges for a law firm's HR team
Here, we bring you an episode from Lawyers Weekly's sister brand, HR Leader, in which we unpack the headline hurdles facing the human resources departments in…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkJoe Hockey on the enduring opportunities of the Australia–US relationship
Here, we bring you an episode from Momentum Media's newest show, Contested Ground, in which Joe Hockey, former Australian ambassador to the United States…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: The importance of better supporting Indigenous students
Australia and its legal profession are embracing diversity more than ever before. Here, one Indigenous law student reflects on her experience interning with a…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkDeveloping future leaders of the legal profession
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Evolve Resolve, we unpack how lawyers can become more than just technically…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe 'massive opportunities' for sports arbitration in Australia
As someone who loves sports and loves being a lawyer, sports arbitration is the "best job in the world" for Alexis Schoeb. Here, he reflects on the nature of…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkReforming Australia's approach to child justice
At present, the National Children's Commissioner says, Australia is failing to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of children is a priority. In this episode…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Legally pink
Nikolina Tully runs Australia's first all-pink law firm (with an all-pink café attached to the firm's premises). Here, she discusses her strategy and…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkCarroll & O'Dea's head on 125 years in operation and where to next
This year, national law firm Carroll & O'Dea celebrates its 125th anniversary. Here, its managing partner reflects on the firm's journey and where it sees…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkShould 'Mr Big' be phased out from our criminal justice system?
While so-called "Mr Big" undercover police operations have resulted in convictions in some of Australia's most notorious cases, such as the Daniel Morcombe…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Unpacking Australia's new foreign bribery laws
Over the weekend, new legislation to prevent instances of foreign bribery in Australia came into effect. Here, we discuss what those laws entail, the potential…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBeing more empathetic as a practitioner
While treating clients with respect is a longstanding expectation, there are a number of factors driving a need to employ greater empathy from lawyers. In this…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHall & Wilcox's former head on the firm's journey, being 'courageous', and optimism
Tony Macvean led national law firm Hall & Wilcox for 17 years. Here, and having recently handed over the leadership mantle, he reflects on his professional…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Lessons from the first year as a firm owner
Both personally and professionally, there is much that a firm owner will learn in the first 12 months of operating a legal practice. Here, we unpack some of…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow do buyers and sellers of property view legal professionals?
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we explore how lawyers and conveyancers are perceived by property…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Transparency, accountability, and evolving client expectations
In the current age, clients want (and demand) to know more about their various service providers. Here, we unpack what this means for law firms and how best to…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkCyber security, professional conduct and civil liability
The introduction of minimum cyber security standards in Victoria earlier this year reinforces the fact that educating one's workforce and implementing optimal…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: 'Trust your gut'
Down periods in his career have presented personal and professional challenges, but what those periods have taught Peter Muzariri is that "fundamentally…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: The need for clear, easy-to-understand contracts
There has long been, Gemma Nugent says, a "convention of having long contracts", particularly in sectors like construction. Clients, however, are seeking legal…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhat's the best legal movie of all time?
The 20th and 21st centuries have produced some outstanding (and award-winning) legal, or legal-adjacent, motion pictures. Here, we flesh out what makes a good…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Maintaining passion as a firm owner
Maintaining passion and momentum while dealing with the day-to-day grind and challenges of running a business and promoting growth in a regional area can be…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Building trust 101
It is often said that workers don't quit their jobs; they quit their bosses. To this end – particularly in the current professional services climate – building…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: 'We all need to back ourselves'
Right out of high school, Vicky Martin worked as an office junior in a law firm, doing all manner of tasks, including emptying ashtrays and taking the boss'…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkGadens' head on the BigLaw firm's strategy (and lessons from Ted Lasso)
Here, the chief executive and managing partner of Gadens joins to discuss the BigLaw player's recent national integration, its strategy moving forward, the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Navigating the clawback of fees by liquidators
In the wake of increased insolvencies across the market, particularly in sectors like construction, preferred creditors like legal service providers may see…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkSelf-promotion and the modern lawyer
Lawyers promoting their legal practice and broader brand is becoming more commonplace in Australia but is perhaps not as mainstream as in global jurisdictions…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe right to housing, with a former Supreme Court judge
Australia's "housing disaster" could soon turn catastrophic, says former Victorian Supreme Court justice Kevin Bell. To counter this, the nation needs not just…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkUnpacking the 2024 class actions landscape (thus far)
In the first six months of this year, plaintiff firms have investigated and pursued a "very broad base of claims", and even though there has been a softening…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: The rise (and success) of specialised boutique firms
In recent years, there's been a "huge" rise in the number of boutique practices in NSW alone, and such firms, more broadly, are becoming more and more…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow conflict often stems from relationship issues
While not all allegations of bullying will meet the legal definition of such misconduct, Max Kimber SC reflects, the raising of those concerns will very likely…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhat your banker won't tell you
With the new financial year underway, lawyers looking to expand their property portfolios or get on the property ladder should do the "smart yards", not rest…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Designing your life as a firm owner
The new financial year offers business owners a chance to regroup, recalibrate, and determine what comes next. Award-winning sole practitioner Claire Styles…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network'Aggressive' post-employment restraints and tougher executive-level disputes
According to one employment law partner, the tone of certain disputes between employers and employees is shifting, with issues at the executive level being…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Growing a global firm's regional presence
Mel Storey has been tasked with growing the presence of global tech firm Pax8 in the Asia-Pacific region. Here, she outlines her practical and strategic vision…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkReasonable contact of staff under the new Right to Disconnect
Until such time as the Fair Work Commission sets precedents from test cases, employers may need to err on the side of caution when it comes to the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: Balancing innovation and stability in a growing tech landscape
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with PracticeEvolve, we unpack the need for law firms to take a step back and evaluate the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network'Without theory, practice is chaos'
In an age of rapid tech advancement, PhD candidate Chantal McNaught is fascinated by the navigation of conflict between law as a profession and law as a…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Building genuine connections post-law school
Once law graduates get out into the profession, the long hours and volume of work can often mean that keeping in touch with friends, including lawyer…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Navigating tragedy while running a firm
Running a successful law firm is trying at the best of times. In the wake of personal and familial tragedy, being a business owner is immensely more difficult…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBetter management of interpersonal conflict
While lawyers are adept at navigating conflict on behalf of clients, they are often ill equipped to deal with their interpersonal conflict, says one barrister…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkMaking Australia the world's most cyber secure nation
In this special episode, brought to you by Lawyers Weekly's sister brand, Cyber Daily, Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil unpacks how the Albanese government…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkUnpacking the 'tidal wave' of industrial relations reform
In the wake of voluminous change in the industrial relations space, it is critical to reflect on how such legislative updates will impact workplaces of all…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkSpecialised remote talent, offshoring, and the future of Australian law firms
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with York Hamilton, we explore the upward trajectory of utilising remote talent…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLiving and practising from the heart
As one who has experienced significant adversity in life, Rugare Gomo understands better than most the importance of not just authenticity and vulnerability…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow to approach the review season
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Naiman Clarke, we explore how best candidates can navigate reviews with their…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Wearing multiple hats in FY24–25
Having to wear multiple hats is nothing new for small law firm owners. In the current climate, and against the backdrop of workplace and legislative change…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkImproving your firm's cash flow
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with FeeSynergy, we explore how a firm's processes can and should be enhanced…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBetter aligning business interests and non-linear pathways
When faced with the possibility of losing one of her senior lawyers to a leave of absence, Bree Knoester – by her admission – initially adopted a narrow…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Becoming commercially minded
Understanding the needs of the business you work for, and becoming more than simply a legal practitioner, is essential for any junior lawyer looking to rise…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkA check-in on various social justice issues across Australia
Substantial inequities remain across Australian society, including but not limited to homelessness, energy and water justice, and disability rights. Here, we…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkOvercoming problematic drinking in the legal profession
While over-indulgence with alcohol in legal circles is nothing new, it remains somewhat of a taboo topic for lawyers. Overcoming problematic consumption of…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Navigating the cost-of-living crisis
For small law firm owners, the stakes are high in tough economic times. Here, we flesh out the impact that the current cost-of-living crisis is having on…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Data readiness in FY25
In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with TransPerfect Legal, we explore how important data is to businesses in FY25…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Effective communication 101
Award-winning GC, public speaker, and author Theo Kapodistrias learnt early how essential it was to speak with myriad stakeholders in a language they can all…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Is the law department at risk of becoming irrelevant?
In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with LawVu, we explore new and better ways of working for law departments of all…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkA leader's role in cultivating healthy workplaces
Creating a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive is not just about mitigating risk and exposure – it helps a business provide a better return on…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Transform your in-house legal function without tech
Join us for a special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, in partnership with LegalVision, where we reveal how your law department can streamline…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWho should make decisions about critically ill children?
Australia requires much more legal clarity when it comes to making decisions in the best interests of critically ill and dying children, argues one author and…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkPurpose and profit: Can partners strike the right balance?
How can law firm partners, in practices big and small, lead on psychological and psychosocial hazards when remuneration structures revolve around profit…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: How DJing helped me build a successful brand and firm
Jennifer Tutty was once told that she could never be a lawyer and a DJ at the same time. Now, having practised for 20 years and grown a successful practice…