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According to award-winning litigation partner Jason Betts, there's never been a better time for litigation lawyers "to do difficult and challenging work". In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Herbert Smith Freehills partner Jason Betts returns to the show, following his win of the Litigation Partner of the Year and Excellence Award categories at the 2020 Partner of the Year Awards, to discuss the year that was in litigation, what was learned, and what 2021 has in store for those working in the class actions and regulatory investigations spaces. In addition the pair discuss the new hurdles being faced by partners in the wake of new workplace conditions, how best partners can adapt to lead their teams and foster professional development, and what will constitute good leadership in a post-pandemic world.

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A lawyer's ability to network, Cassandra Heilbronn says, remains as important as ever in not only advancing one's vocational journey but also in forming meaningful relationships so that one can become a better professional. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, Cassandra Heilbronn - former president of Women Lawyers Association Queensland and the sports legal manager for a government authority in the Middle East - joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss her experiences with networking, how such interactions come naturally to her and what other lawyers can learn about what works and doesn't work, and the right mindset to adopt when making professional approaches. Ms Heilbronn also unpacks what networking can and will look like in a post-pandemic world, what mediums might be appropriate or not for networking in the 'new normal', and how lawyers of all stripes can put their best foot forward.

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Legal Support Professional of the Year Phoebe Macdougall has spent the last few years living in a van, migrating up and down the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Such a life has taught her that one does not need to work ridiculous hours to have a waterfront property.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by NSW Public Defenders Office legal support officer and recent law graduate Phoebe Macdougall about what van life entails, how it supports her holistic wellbeing, the lessons learned for her life and career.

They also chat about how such a lifestyle has provided Phoebe with a unique perspective on what it means to be a legal professional, and why other lawyers should consider a more minimalist, nomadic lifestyle – particularly in the looming "new normal".

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It is time, Lucy Dickens argues, for law firm owners to find a model that is not only better for business, but also for one's personal life.

In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by author and Birman & Ride senior associate Ms Dickens to discuss the need to do things differently, particularly as the marketplace and client expectations are evolving at such a rapid pace. Necessary changes, Ms Dickens notes can range from incorporating fixed pricing to building one's brand by way of public speaking and book writing.

The pair also talk about how rejigging one's business and daily practice approach can bring more fun into the vocational journey and why trial and error is so critical in finding the recipe for success.

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Securing a graduate role in one of Australia's top firms is no easy task, but it's not entirely out of reach for young students coming through the ranks now.

In the fifth episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson chats with a Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) graduate, Audrey Vong, about how she secured the role, what her usual day-to-day looks like at the firm and how other young lawyers can follow her lead.

We chat about some of the initiatives she got to put together as an HSF graduate – which includes launching her own masterclass – and her responsibilities within the firm as a mental health champion.

Audrey also offers up some great tips for making it in the profession and in BigLaw, particularly around finding networks and asking questions whenever you can.

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Prevention of data security issues, Amanda Fennell says, means "having enough detections in place to see something before it happens". In a post-pandemic world, this is more essential than ever before, particularly for government entities.

In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Relativity chief security officer Amanda Fennell to talk about the advent of government cloud adoption, why it is so important, and how Australia is faring compared to its global counterparts on this critical issue.

The pair also discuss the role of legal departments in facilitating cloud-based storage moving forward, and what challenges and opportunities lie on the horizon in this space, including ransomware.

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For Maria Savvas, the best way to see change in the legal profession has been to roll up her sleeves and do the work to achieve it.

In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by outgoing president of the Law Society of the Northern Territory, Maria Savvas, to discuss her career to date as a sole practitioner, her tenure with member associations and juggling the aforementioned responsibilities with family and other commitments.

The pair also talk about the importance of getting involved in extracurriculars as a lawyer and how it makes one a better legal professional, the looming challenges for practitioners in the territory and what Maria has learned about herself, both personally and professionally.

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With thousands of students coming out of law school with a degree each year, it's just becoming harder and harder to stand out in the pool of high-achieving, résumé-packed competitors fighting for the same jobs – but it's not impossible.

In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Naomi Neilson sits down with the winner of Lawyers Weekly's 2020 Law Student of the Year Sanjay Alapakkam to chat about how he created what has proved to be a stand out application.

We talk through his achievements over the last few years, how he has networked and passed on his own knowledge to younger peers, and how he came to win the Law Student of the Year. This means we're also talking about tips on how to sign up for your own award nominations and perfecting the application process.

Sanjay and I also discuss the importance of change while still a law student and why it is so important that young minds are contributing to the future of the profession.

"I think there's something really valuable about being a student. It's that we bring a fresh perspective. It's that we can be from the outside looking into the profession and think, 'Huh, why does it work that way? It doesn't quite make sense', and it's not to detract from the people who are very experienced, but I think that outsider perspective is very important in being able to change the status quo," he said.

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In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, brought to you by Holman Webb, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by workplace partner Alicia Mataere and insurance partner Lucy Rooney to discuss recent changes to the Work, Health and Safety Act and what those changes mean both for corporates and individuals.

The trio delve into the recent removal of certain safety nets, the placing of greater responsibility on the shoulders of those in management, and the steps employers will have to take to better safeguard themselves and their organisations, including comprehensive reviews of contracts and insurance policies.

Moreover, the trio discuss the role of insurers moving forward, to what extent the age of coronavirus might influence how best corporates and individuals respond, and how best lawyers can be advising clients to ensure their policies and procedures are covering all bases moving forward.

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Student accommodation businesses were "uniquely hit" by COVID-19. For Ben Klug, this time has presented significant challenges but also valuable lessons for general counsel for the post-pandemic world.

In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Scape general counsel and director of people Ben Klug to talk about how urban living solutions providers like his have fared during the age of coronavirus, how they have had to pivot during this time and what takeaways have been gleaned from such extraordinary circumstances for such businesses.

Moreover, the pair discuss the lessons for legal departments, including but not limited to the importance of diversified offerings and future-proofing a business for unforeseen events, the extent to which certainty can be offered to the broader business, and why empathy and understanding is needed to better support both staff and customers.