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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 NetworkA day in the life of a cyber partner
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Clayton Utz, we reflect on how cyber security and data privacy will, in the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLearning from life's major milestones
As lawyer Melisa Sloan has discovered, making time to properly reflect on significant rites of passage – from buying your first home to caring for an ageing…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkAn update on space law and ethics
Earlier this week, Lawyers Weekly's sister brand, Space Connect, hosted the Space Summit 2024. At that event, three legal experts discussed the latest and most…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: What legal teams need to know about using AI
In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with LexisNexis, we explore how law departments can successfully utilise…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Questions for SME firm owners to ask ahead of FY24–25
With a new financial year just one month away, now is the time for sole practitioners and small-firm owners to take stock of the year that was and plan for the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkRethinking how to combat workplace bullying
Dr Nadia Stojanova, a Victorian barrister, recently completed a doctorate in law reform and regulatory changes to address workplace bullying. Here, she details…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: How being a birth doula makes me a better GC
On top of being the GC in the healthcare sector, Nina Stamell also works as a birth doula, supporting women and their partners in the childbirth and postpartum…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkDavid Kearney on Wotton + Kearney's growth and the need for a 'very clear vision'
Wotton + Kearney has grown from half a dozen staff in one office to over 700 staff in 10 offices across three countries. Here, its chief executive partner…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkSalary expectations and realities ahead of FY24–25
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Naiman Clarke, we explore the shifting market dynamics that can and will…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkAn Aussie lawyer's experience of living and working in Japan
More international vocational opportunities are coming up post-pandemic. Here, a senior BigLaw practitioner reflects on his years living and working in Japan…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: The benefits of play, experimentation, and creativity for emerging lawyers
As an accomplished violinist and composer, Jad Al Masri understands the importance and clinically proven benefits of play. It allows him, he says, "to see…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkScott Morrison on changing geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific and life after Parliament
In this Momentum Media exclusive, produced by Lawyers Weekly's sister brand Defence Connect, former prime minister Scott Morrison discusses a range of topics…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: The benefits of a shorter working week
Maddi Thimont works 25 hours per week as head of legal for a data insights and analytics company. Constructing the working week in such a way allows her not…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkValuing property in litigation and disputes
For 25 years, Gareth Woodham has worked as a property valuer in multiple Australian jurisdictions, and he is regularly called in as an expert to provide…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Addressing male violence is 'everyone's responsibility'
In the face of the ongoing scourges of domestic, family, and sexual violence committed by men against women across the country, a law student-led advocacy…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Don't be so hard on yourself
It can be easy for small-business owners and leaders to expect too much of themselves or overreact if they are seemingly falling short in perfectly managing…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkA day in the life of a music lawyer
A former musician himself, Julian Hewitt now represents big-name Australian artists, including Flume, RUFUS DU SOL, and Tash Sultana. Here, he unpacks the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Lessons from leading expeditions to the polar regions
Since 2007, experienced in-house counsel David Sinclair has been leading expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. He's discovered, during his multiple ventures…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBreaking bad news to clients
Local Court solicitors often do not have enough time to communicate with clients in ways that might assuage fears. If those practitioners can better adapt…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Transitioning from a corporate role to an NFP
As a corporate lawyer, the idea of moving into a not-for-profit (NFP) role initially didn't appear logical to Elisabeth Flett. However, since making the…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: How small firms can prepare for the right to disconnect
The passage of legislation allowing for a right to disconnect for Australian workers provides law firm owners across the country an opportunity to challenge…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: The 3 types of relationship you need to succeed
Having reflected on the relationships in her personal and professional life that have helped her feel "most secure, supported, and passionate", Giovanna…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkSports and entertainment law will keep getting 'bigger and bigger'
The domestic and global appetite to consume sports and entertainment keeps growing. As such, legal work – in its myriad forms – will continue to expand…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Navigating increases in youth offending
In an evolving sociocultural landscape, criminal lawyers must continually adapt their approaches to clients and service to the broader community. Recent rises…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Building better relationships with external providers
Much is made of what law firms can and must do to support their clients. But what of the client itself? Here, we explore the responsibility of law departments…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Growing and managing your firm (and lessons from motorsports)
Sven Burchartz knew he wanted to be a lawyer in year 10. Since then, his vocational journey has taught him a lot about what it takes to succeed as a business…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: The impact of AI on legal workflows
In this episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with LexisNexis, host Lauren Croft speaks with LexisNexis executive vice-president and chief…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Ensuring your skill set is fit for purpose
Given how much the professional services marketplace is set to change in years to come, emerging law graduates must ensure they are open-minded and adaptable…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Building and harnessing international relationships
Here, an award-winning young lawyer reflects on how she has developed and grown her personal and professional networks and how this has allowed her firm to…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe risks and costs of business travel post-pandemic
As businesses resume travel activities in the post-pandemic world, the landscape of corporate travel has significantly evolved. In this special episode…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Leveraging BigLaw expertise to create a winning boutique culture and strategy
Having come from national and global law firms, the leaders of award-winning boutique Hazelbrook Legal understand what it takes to succeed as a BigLaw business…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Law is for everyone
As a lawyer and veterinary nurse, Michelle Neil is dedicated to serving the community around her. Having experienced significant hardship in her early life but…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBalancing life as a farmer and BigLaw senior associate
Caitlin McConnel has had a vocational journey unlike any other, having served as a Federal Court judge's associate and now working at Clayton Utz while also…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkA nightclub-owner-turned-lawyer on the value of non-linear career paths
Having spent years in the hospitality scene, including as an owner of a nightclub and bar, Jeremy Koadlow understands the importance of authenticity…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Shoring up your firm's cyber frameworks
For small law firms, it is not so much a question of if your practice will be impacted by a cyber incident but when. As such, firm owners must be prepared to…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Onboarding – an overlooked necessity for small firms?
In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition and retention, Australian businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of an effective onboarding…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Trial and error and crafting your career path
Very few students and new lawyers are crystal clear on what they want to do for the entirety of their careers. Putting one's self out there and experimenting…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkEcological jurisprudence and the natural environment's legal standing
In 2008, Ecuador enshrined the rights of nature in its constitution. But where is such jurisprudential thinking at in Australia? Here, property and commercial…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe 10-year strategy, corporate compliance, and other immigration law matters
According to Maria Jockel, immigration law is a "complex, highly regulated area of law, which is totally and utterly underappreciated" regarding its…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: 3 Tabcorp GCs on keeping a 'laser focus' on strategic priorities
When working in a large law department in a big Australian company, ensuring that the legal team's work remains aligned with business objectives requires…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow lawyers can be more active during work hours
The adverse consequences on one's holistic health from being overly sedentary are well established. In the modern working world, where lawyers are tethered to…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWomen in Finance: Building a brand that lasts
There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong brand and online presence in this traditionally…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkSpace law and the 'golden' opportunities for women professionals
Helen Tung – a barrister, space lawyer, and College of Law lecturer in international arbitration – is brimming with excitement about the myriad vocational…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: How digitally mature are in-house teams under 10?
In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with Xakia, we explore newly released research detailing how legal teams with 10…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: Thinking big
As next-generation professionals enter the workforce at a time of monumental technological and professional change, lawyers coming through the ranks not only…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkCPD tips ahead of the deadline
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Legalwise Seminars, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Legalwise Seminars…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhat makes a good banking and finance lawyer?
Here, reigning Banking and Finance Partner of the Year Stuart Cormack offers insights into what day-to-day operations look like for practitioners in this…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Crafting your investor and media relations strategy following a data breach
In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, brought to you from Lawyers Weekly's sister brand, Cyber Daily, journalists Liam Garman, David Hollingworth, and…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Boutique Lawyer Show: Building a personal board of directors
As a new boutique firm owner, Stefani Janson appreciates being able to define her vocational legacy while enjoying the rollercoaster of being a business owner…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe sustainability of justice in our local courts
NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell recently said that judges and magistrates need further support, or the Australian court system will risk judicial crisis. For…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkLawTech Talks: Tech, talent, and broader business changes to build for the future
In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Thomson Reuters, host Jerome Doraisamy and Thomson Geer chief executive partner Adrian…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: The ever-increasing importance of governance
From the perspective of senior in-house lawyer Shiara Mutukisna, governance is "now more important than it's ever been". To this end, ensuring best practice…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProtégé: 'Believe you can do hard things'
Having faced significant health issues in recent years, award-nominated young lawyer Melissa Arndell has learnt how critical it is to slow down, take stock…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe ongoing debate about how and where lawyers should work
The passage of "Right to Disconnect" laws in Australia will be the latest addition to the ongoing discourse around the ways in which professional services…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkBalancing the benefits of face time against a team's use of tech and remote working
Some lawyers feel that in-office collaboration will be best for team collegiality and productivity, while others want to lean more heavily into using…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkHow to run a litigation team (and lessons from the rugby field)
In the current climate, effective management of the holistic wellness of litigation teams is going to be paramount – doing so will require encouragement of…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network'I felt safe': The benefits of trauma-informed lawyering
To deliver effective legal services, lawyers need to be able to recognise and respond to their clients' trauma and take a more informed view of their clients'…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkKey skills for lawyers of tomorrow to thrive
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Leo Cussen Centre for Law, we explore the rapidly evolving professional…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkThe Corporate Counsel Show: Fostering success through rejuvenation
Coming into 2024, award-nominated GC Teresa Allan is motivated to ensure optimal levels of resilience and connection across her law department. Doing so, she…
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkProperty Finance Uncut: What an interest rate stalemate means for property
The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) recent decision to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent will have significant implications for investors. In this episode…