Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with the College of Law, we explore the "kindness in law" movement and its inextricable link to legal education and the ongoing development of practitioners moving forward.

Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with College of Law executive directors Deborah Battisson and Ann-Maree David (ACT and Queensland, respectively) and Balance Family Law co-founder and lawyer Jonathon Naef about the importance of the "kindness in law" movement and how and why it came about, why the College of Law is invested in this movement, and the ever-increasing need for such a shift in the training of practitioners across the board.

The guests also reflect on how significant the shift towards kinder modes of practice is relative to other urgent professional priorities for lawyers, the practical takeaways and lessons from the recent inaugural Kindness in Law Forum (including how to implement kinder approaches in daily scenarios) and the business case for kindness moving forward. The College of Law is working to imbibe kindness in its educational offerings; it is a strategy that proposes a different industry outlook, one with the potential for creating a more well-rounded profession moving forward.

There is so much more to this movement than just being "kind"; it is about building a sustainable and more equitable legal industry.

To learn more about the College of Law and its offerings, click here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

"Snail girl era" is the latest social media movement to gain steam, following fads like "quiet quitting" and "bare minimum Mondays". Such trends might seem like flashes in the pan, but they need to be viewed more holistically as legal workplaces try to get the most out of themselves and their employees in a post-pandemic world. Host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Resolution123 founder and principal Carly Stebbing to discuss the emergence of the "snail girl era" trend on TikTok, what it means and why it is significant, how the legal profession can and should view such trends in the so-called new normal, and why lawyers of certain demographics may be attracted to ways of working that differ from more traditional expectations. Ms Stebbing also reflects on her approaches to work – both in her early years of practice and now as a business owner and working parent – and what she has learnt from prioritising her needs, what other lawyers and leaders can take away from her experiences, how workplaces can move to better accommodate idiosyncrasies, and how individuals can reasonably negotiate for desired conditions so that all parties can be as productive, efficient and successful as possible in a professional services environment that remains uncertain and volatile. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Joanna James is an advocate for constant reinvention and resilience, having herself adapted to change over her career in the finance space. Having worked in the lending space for more than 20 years – including as the general manager of non-bank lender Mortgage Ezy – she now helps support women in building successful businesses through Artemis Space, a women's community group delivered by the Finance Brokers Association of Australia. In this episode, Annie Kane sits down with Joanna James to find out:

• Why success is subjective.

• The power of visualisation, emotionalisation and manifestation.

• Why she believes the finance industry is a great industry for women.

And much more!

If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with Wolters Kluwer, we explore the daily practical and professional concerns for corporate legal and how best those in-house can grapple with such challenges in the current climate. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Wolters Kluwer content management analyst (corporate and commercial law, APAC) Samantha Sachdev, as well as Noumi Limited group general counsel and company secretary Justin Coss, to discuss the key lessons and takeaways from the 2023 In-House Counsel trends survey report and how the market is currently responding to said challenges. The guests also discuss how best law department leaders can effectively manage their time in the face of myriad concerns, the critical importance of technology as a solution, practical steps that in-house teams can and must be taking at this juncture, making necessary investments for your team, and broader guidance for corporate legal to navigate the breadth of practical and professional concerns as we move towards a new year. To learn more about the report and Wolters Kluwer, click here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

For Lucy McPherson, practising in estates provides tremendous scope to support people on personal and sensitive matters and in times of need. Increasingly complex jurisdictional issues in cross-border matters, however, are creating challenges for lawyers in this space. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Attwood Marshall Lawyers special counsel Lucy McPherson about why wills and estates has always been such a personally and professionally rewarding practice area for her, the state of affairs for practitioners in this space, the elevated level of complexity in litigious matters in a post-pandemic world, and the myriad challenges this presents. Ms McPherson also delves into the opportunities that can and will arise from these challenges, the importance of embracing new modes of practice as opposed to adversarial or combative approaches, the push for reform and a national framework for estate litigation, and the trends moving forward that make wills and estates such a "special" area of law. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

In Australia, it is legal to lie in political advertising for election campaigns. Against the backdrop of the proliferation of social media platforms, and a changing cultural zeitgeist pertaining to trust in institutions, Australia's electoral laws are becoming unfit for purpose. As recent elections – including this weekend's Voice referendum – have shown, this needs to urgently change. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Marque Lawyers partner Kiera Peacock to discuss how and why she became so interested in electoral legal work, the existing issues in Australia's legal framework in our electoral system, the wave of misinformation produced in election campaigns in Australia, and what lessons can be learnt from the referendum on the proposed Voice to Parliament. Ms Peacock also reflects on the danger of following the examples of electoral misinformation being witnessed in overseas jurisdictions, what legal updates may be necessary moving forward, how best practitioners can help ensure laws are fit for purpose, and why such legal work will be so critical moving forward. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

The role of the general counsel is "becoming bigger and bigger every day". With corporate regulations focusing strictly on governance, law department leaders can and must be meeting the moment. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Corrs Chambers Westgarth partners Abigail Gill and Sandy Mak about why ASIC is shining such a light on directors' and officers' duties, key takeaways and lessons arising from the recent proceedings involving The Star, and whether now is one the hardest times in living memory to be a general counsel. Ms Gill and Ms Mak also detail the ever-important need for proactive safeguarding of a business, the practical steps that can and must be taken, navigating the inherent practical challenges, the need for curiosity, managing the burden of competing urgent priorities, and best practice principles for law department leaders at this critical juncture.

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we're catching up with some of the leading women in the financial services space. Tanya Sale co-founded mortgage aggregation group outsource Financial with Andrea Tassis 13 years ago, with Tanya now one of the very few female chief executives in the mortgage industry.

In this episode, Annie Kane sits down with Tanya Sale to find out:

• How a piggy bank triggered her love of finance.

• Why she started her own aggregation business.

• Why she believes support is critical to succeed as a female business leader.

And much more!

Australian lawyer Shankari Chandran, who spent 10 years as the head of pro bono and community affairs for a global law firm, recently won the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award. Here, she speaks with Lawyers Weekly about lessons from novel writing, the need for strong communities, and the nexus between community and the rule of law. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Ms Chandran about her journey in law, how and why pro bono legal work has always been so meaningful to her, and the "inspirational commitment" of Australia's big firms to pro bono and community work. Ms Chandran also details her experiences as a writer, what she has learnt – personally and professionally – from the publishing process, her reflections on the importance of strong, healthy communities and what we can glean from those diverse backgrounds, the nexus between the rule of law and the creation of communities, how lawyers can better immerse themselves, and what excites her about her continued literary and professional trajectory. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected] for more insights!

As the end of the year nears, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has clearly set its trajectory towards 2024.

In this episode of Property Finance Uncut, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages' chief executive Paul Glossop once again reflect on the latest RBA decision and its impact on the Australian financial landscape.

The duo discuss the continuing phenomenon of fixed rate mortgages coming to an end, before unpacking how investors can look to capitalise on upcoming opportunities for equity extraction.