最佳Lawyers Weekly播客 (2024)

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LawTech Talks: The ‘moral imperative’ to adopt and utilise new tech 23:22

3d ago23:22

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In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Clio and recorded at the Women in Law Forum, we unpack what the rapid adoption and utilisation of new and emerging technologies, like AI, means for lawyers’ changing sense of self and their duties to the community. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Clio founder and chief executi…

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LawTech Talks: Why law firms can’t have AI without intuitive automation 20:42

4d ago20:42

20:42

In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Actionstep, we explore the fundamental importance of taking a strategic approach to AI adoption and how and why AI and intuitive automation are deeply interconnected. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Actionstep regional vice president in Australia and New Zealand, Zahn Nel, abo…

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Why greater support for women equals better retention 16:51

5d ago16:51

16:51

Research has long shown that women leave the legal profession in larger numbers than their male counterparts. Making the workplace more accommodating and supportive is not only a moral duty – it’s also best for business. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Construct Law Group director Aleisha MacKenzie and …

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Amy Remeikis on lawyers’ duties post-MeToo 11:20

6d ago11:20

11:20

Following her keynote address at the 2024 Women in Law Forum, renowned reporter Amy Remeikis sat down with Lawyers Weekly to discuss the extent to which meaningful change is occurring following the MeToo movement and what lawyers need to do to enact such change. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Amy Remeikis about the key messages from her keynote …

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Why Australia needs a national workers’ compensation scheme 23:08

7d ago23:08

23:08

Australia’s workers’ compensation landscape, given the almost dozen separate schemes nationwide, is “a bit of a fractured mess”. Having a national scheme, one workplace risk director argues, will go a long way in addressing pervasive issues. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Aon workplace risk director Ga…

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Job-sharing for a ‘truly representative’ democracy 27:31

10d ago27:31

27:31

Bronwen Bock and Lucy Bradlow are blazing a trail as Australia’s first job-share political candidates, seeking a Senate seat in Victoria. Parliament, they say, “should be like any other workplace” and not be limited to those who can be available 24/7 for the job, as this diminishes who can represent their communities. Our political climate, the pai…

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Exerting influence to achieve successful outcomes 21:27

11d ago21:27

21:27

Being able to influence people and be the “puller of strings” can be hugely beneficial for lawyers in achieving optimal outcomes for clients and their own development and progress. Simply being a “doer”, one professional argues, may not cut it in the current climate. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Fron…

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Protégé: Showcasing worth, and other challenges facing young lawyers 24:02

12d ago24:02

24:02

Among the seasonal issues faced by the next generation of practitioners is a sense of having to prove oneself in the face of voluminous market change. This, on top of evergreen hurdles like competitiveness, makes for a challenging vocational environment – however, this landscape is also one ripe with opportunity. In this episode of The Protégé Podc…

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London calling: Securing a role in the UK 27:16

13d ago27:16

27:16

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Matthews and Carter Associates, we explore how and why London remains such an attractive destination for Australian practitioners and how best they can secure roles in the British capital. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Matthews and Carter Associates founder and dir…

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Ethical dilemmas for lawyers in the current climate 23:07

17d ago23:07

23:07

At present, there exist myriad market and professional hurdles that require lawyers to think more holistically about their professional and ethical duties and, ultimately, help clients “solve some pretty wicked challenges”. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership chief exe…

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Designing and managing discovery processes 22:48

19d ago22:48

22:48

Discovery remains “where cases are won and lost”. Given the physical and technological changes in how discovery is undertaken, ensuring that your team’s processes – particularly in complex litigation – are designed and managed in suitable ways is essential. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with LK special cou…

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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Grasping the ‘low-hanging fruit’ 23:47

20d ago23:47

23:47

Small law firms that not only understand what their idiosyncratic low-hanging fruit is but are also adept at reaching for it will be much better placed to craft business operations in ways that make sense for the practitioner. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back C Legal & Co principal Claire Styles, a fo…

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The Corporate Counsel Show: Protecting IP 101 19:52

21d ago19:52

19:52

In the current climate, having a plan in place to develop, maintain and protect the intellectual property of a business is becoming increasingly important. Here, we unpack not just how best to do it but also how and why corporate counsel can get excited about such duties. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks w…

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Limits on airport hugs: What does contract law say? 22:47

24d ago22:47

22:47

Dunedin Airport in New Zealand recently placed a cap of three minutes to hug and farewell loved ones in the airport’s drop-off zone in order to ensure safety and efficient traffic flow. Here, we unpack what common law precedent tells us about the imposition of such rules in public settings. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Do…

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The consequences of poorly drafted arbitration clauses 19:04

25d ago19:04

19:04

Arbitration is the “mechanism of choice for many transactions”, with a growing appetite for this approach in Australia. However, if clauses are not properly drafted, the benefits of arbitration can be lost, argues one BigLaw partner. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Corrs Chambers Westgarth head of arbit…

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Protégé: Lessons from the first year of law school 26:17

26d ago26:17

26:17

Having recently completed the first year of her law degree, Cassidy Pole’s passion for the rule of law has only intensified. Here, she reflects on what the journey has taught her and what others coming through the ranks can glean from her experience. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Australian National Unive…

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Central Bank Digital Currencies and the future of Australia 19:17

27d ago19:17

19:17

The potential implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in Australia could bring about wholesale benefits across the country, but would also have significant implications for law reform. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Clyde & Co partner Liam Hennessy about his work as a digital economy …

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The Corporate Counsel Show: It’s not what you do, it’s how you make people feel 21:12

28d ago21:12

21:12

As a singer and songwriter, senior legal counsel Roderick Smith appreciates that performing on stage allows a musician to cast a spell on an audience and transport them emotionally. He tries, he says, to bring that same energy to the workplace and draw the best out of people so that the law department can best support the business. In this episode …

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The implications of proposed new franchising laws 24:55

1M ago24:55

24:55

The floated changes to Australia’s franchising laws, for which the consultation period is still open, could have material impacts on the viability of some franchising models in Australia, argues one BigLaw partner. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Dentons partner Robyn Chatwood about her background and i…

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Helping small firms better use AI 24:25

1M ago24:25

24:25

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Smokeball, we unpack where small law firms are at with their use and understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and the importance of better utilising emerging technology to, among other things, save time. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Smokeball chief executive …

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Is AI ready to win court cases? 22:45

1M ago22:45

22:45

A BigLaw firm recently ran an experiment at the South by Southwest Sydney event, in which it tested whether artificial intelligence was capable of besting a senior associate in a mock trial. The end result offers pertinent lessons – not just for lawyers’ use of emerging tech but also for advocates and clients alike. In this episode of The Lawyers W…

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Are we seeing a ‘normalisation’ in the class action space? 18:37

1M ago18:37

18:37

A new report from a global law firm shows a decline in the number of new class actions across the country. This, one partner reflects, could constitute a “normalisation” of such litigation following the flurry of activity seen after the Hayne royal commission and other market factors. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisam…

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Keypoint Law’s reflections on 10 years Down Under and what’s coming next 23:35

1M ago23:35

23:35

In a decade, consulting model firm Keypoint Law has established itself as a national mid-tier, with 80 partner-level lawyers in six capital cities – but one of its biggest challenges moving forward, its CEO says, is that around half of the law firm partners across the country have never heard of it. Becoming better known and having its model better…

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Is your firm adhering to the positive duty to eliminate harassment and bullying? 23:04

1M ago23:04

23:04

Recent allegations of workplace bullying in parliamentary offices are a stark reminder that, in high-pressure professional environments, “bullying cannot be normalised or excused, and the wellbeing of staff must remain a priority”, says one senior human rights and discrimination lawyer. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Dorais…

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Rethinking communication strategies amid the new Right to Disconnect 18:22

1M ago18:22

18:22

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with The College of Law, we reflect on how the new Right to Disconnect laws can and will facilitate mindset and communication shifts in professional services workplaces and why those in law should see these laws as a “moment for potential growth”. Host Jerome Doraisamy spea…

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Joseph Catanzariti on post-judgeship life, ageism, and career pivots 35:53

2M ago35:53

35:53

A few months ago, Joseph Catanzariti AM turned 65 and thus had to retire from his position as vice president of the Fair Work Commission. His search for work in the months since, he says, has been more fraught than anticipated. Here, he reflects on the biases against senior lawyers who are willing and able to undertake full-time work, the wellness …

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The Corporate Counsel Show: How and why we work as co-GCs 28:12

2M ago28:12

28:12

Job-sharing in law is not common. However, for the co-general counsel of Wesley Mission Queensland, working in tandem brings myriad personal and professional benefits. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with the co-general counsel of Wesley Mission Queensland, Tala Prowd and Helena Kolenbet, about how their …

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Bird & Bird’s Australian head on a decade Down Under and what comes next 27:15

2M ago27:15

27:15

Global law firm Bird & Bird is celebrating 10 years in operation in Australia. To mark that occasion, the firm’s Australian head and managing partner spoke with Lawyers Weekly about the decade that has been, what the future holds, and where the firm sees opportunities Down Under and offers advice to aspiring managing partners. In this episode of Th…

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Protégé: A law school dean on the challenges and opportunities for students and legal educators 22:43

2M ago22:43

22:43

The School of Law and Society at the University of the Sunshine Coast recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Here, its dean, Professor Jay Sanderson, reflects on the decade that has been, what’s coming in the future, and how to overcome the issues and trends facing current students and, ultimately, the legal education environment. In this epi…

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The Boutique Lawyer Show: ‘Just keep moving forward’ 28:32

2M ago28:32

28:32

Jane Bowes cannot recall a time when she was ever as happy and motivated to go to work as she is right now. However, to get to this place, she has overcome hardship and trauma, found success through failure, and learnt – over the course of her vocational journey – that being a “rough diamond” is one of her biggest strengths. In this episode of The …

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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Putting flexibility at the forefront of the business model 20:10

2M ago20:10

20:10

Having fallen pregnant shortly after starting her law firm, Melanie Vairawanathan understands not only how imperative it is for law firms to accommodate the idiosyncratic needs of employees but also how essential it is to do so in ways that minimise costs and optimise the quality of legal services. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host …

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The Great Break-up and its potential impact on legal workplaces 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

Research shows that, in recent years, there has been a huge uptick in the number of women professionals leaving their roles in the face of myriad employer shortcomings, both to address idiosyncratic needs and in light of certain unconscious biases. Legal employers, among others, must address such concerns better if they are to retain top female tal…

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A filmmaker and lawyer on the importance of storytelling 13:36

2M ago13:36

13:36

Here, an IP lawyer who produced a film that qualified for nomination at the Oscars, discusses her longtime passion for cinema, balancing her filmmaking with working as a sole practitioner, and how storytelling helps with arguments in the law. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Slater Intellectual Property Lawyers principal Anny Slater about how she …

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The Corporate Counsel Show: Self-hosted AI platforms and the future of legal practice 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

In this special edition of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in collaboration with Lawyers on Demand, A Consilio Company, we examine the rising significance of self-hosted AI solutions in the legal sector and how they compare to traditional “closed” AI service providers. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Consilio senior prototyping engineer Mitc…

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Digital heirlooms and subsequent legal issues 18:33

2M ago18:33

18:33

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 be treated, as compared to traditional assets like property. The evolving legal landscape, one principal says, requires a different approach to thinking about legal advice. In this episode of …

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4 challenges for a law firm’s HR team 27:21

2M ago27:21

27:21

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 professional services businesses, such as law firms, and how HR can and should manage those issues. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Swaab head of people and culture Angela Sharpe about her …

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Joe Hockey on the enduring opportunities of the Australia–US relationship 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

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, joins hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Steve Kuper to discuss the continued importance of the relationship between Australia and the United States. The trio discuss t…

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Protégé: The importance of better supporting Indigenous students 17:02

2M ago17:02

17:02

Australia and its legal profession are embracing diversity more than ever before. Here, one Indigenous law student reflects on her experience interning with a BigLaw firm and how others can put themselves forward for more and better opportunities. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with McCabes intern Lara Jash, a …

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Developing future leaders of the legal profession 30:50

2M ago30:50

30:50

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 proficient and transition into leaders that the professional services marketplace both needs and increasingly demands. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Evolve Resolve founder and director Dami…

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The ‘massive opportunities’ for sports arbitration in Australia 19:08

2M ago19:08

19:08

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 such work, recent high-profile disputes, and why he thinks this practice area can and will grow exponentially in Australia in the near future. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host …

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Reforming Australia’s approach to child justice 23:02

2M ago23:02

23:02

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 of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds, from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), to discuss the recently rele…

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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Legally pink 26:05

2M ago26:05

26:05

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 motivation behind such colour-based branding – including to provide hope for clients. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Tully Law founder and legal practic…

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Carroll & O’Dea’s head on 125 years in operation and where to next 20:46

2M ago20:46

20:46

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 itself moving forward. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Carroll & O’Dea managing partner Hanaan Indari about having spent her entire career at the one…

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Should ‘Mr Big’ be phased out from our criminal justice system? 20:57

3M ago20:57

20:57

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 murder, the admissibility of confessions elicited during such operations and the reliability of those statements may demand further scrutiny. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jer…

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The Corporate Counsel Show: Unpacking Australia’s new foreign bribery laws 19:28

3M ago19:28

19:28

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 impact on businesses, and how best to move forward, particularly in a time of increased regulatory scrutiny. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with …

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Being more empathetic as a practitioner 21:55

3M ago21:55

21:55

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 episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers partner and head of injury, compensation and employment law Karena Nicholls about her pass…

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Hall & Wilcox’s former head on the firm’s journey, being ‘courageous’, and optimism 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

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 journey, observations about the market and Hall & Wilcox’s place in it, and why he is so optimistic about lawyers’ contribution to the community. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host…

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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Lessons from the first year as a firm owner 21:30

3M ago21:30

21:30

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 the headline lessons, surprises, and tricks that one award-nominated practitioner has gleaned. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes M de Mestre Lawyers fo…

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How do buyers and sellers of property view legal professionals? 25:09

3M ago25:09

25:09

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we explore how lawyers and conveyancers are perceived by property buyers and sellers and what professionals can learn from these findings. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with InfoTrack’s Head of Property Australia, Lee Bailie, about the recently released 2024 …

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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Transparency, accountability, and evolving client expectations 27:38

3M ago27:38

27:38

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 strike the right balance for you and your business. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Ruby Assembly director Iolanthe Gabrie and Macedon Ranges F…

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