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Motivated to support those less fortunate than himself, Nick Edwards has served on the boards of numerous not-for-profit organisations over the course of his career. The experience, he says, has made him a more rounded legal professional. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Hamilton Locke partner Nick Edwards to discuss how and why he first got involved with board work for NFPs, rising to the position of board chair, learning about the intricacies of issues to be solved and the flow-on professional skills that come with such work The pair also discuss how lawyers who are keen to involve themselves in NFPs can roll up their sleeves, why such extracurricular activities might be crucial for professional development in a post-pandemic world, and why – on a personal level – it is so rewarding to give back.

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James Kitching is living his dream as a senior lawyer for global football association FIFA. His work is every bit as exciting and stimulating as it is challenging, he says. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by FIFA legal compliance division director of football regulatory, James Kitching, to discuss how he got himself into his dream job as a lawyer, the myriad international regulatory considerations that arise each and every day, and how the football association has navigated the extraordinary challenges of COVID-19 and still successfully hosted major tournaments such as the Euros and Copa America. The pair also discuss the need to be disciplined in order to manage the overwhelming workload that can arise, opportunities on the horizon for sports lawyers and appreciating that no two days are the same when one comes to work. 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 frequency of ransomware attacks has risen substantially in recent years. In an age where remote working is mainstream, ensuring one's firm or business is protected is more critical than ever before. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clyde & Co partners Reece Corbett Wilkins and John Moran to discuss the volume of professional services businesses being hit by cyber attacks and why, how law firms are faring, new environmental factors giving rise to such attacks, what constitutes preparedness for attacks and whether businesses are better prepared since bolstering tech capabilities since the onset of COVID-19. The trio also discuss new solutions and strategies for businesses and lawyers to implement as the market looks to the post-pandemic new normal, the need for "prosilience", the headline legal issues in the face of so many cyber attacks and evolving political and legislative frameworks to manage.

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Alexandra Tighe has worked on four royal commissions during her career, two of which saw her act as lead partner. Here, she discusses what such litigation work is like. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Holding Redlich partner Alexandra Tighe, who won the Partner of the Year (BigLaw) category at the 2020 Women in Law Awards, to discuss the fast-paced nature of litigating a state or federal royal commission, the added pressure that comes with one's work being on the front pages of newspapers, and some of the "organic" professional skills that one gleans in the course of such work. Ms Tighe also gives her thoughts on the supposedly increasingly litigious culture emerging in Australia and whether it will lead to more royal commissions across the country, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as detail how she has kept up with clients and sought work in the past year.

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As the author of three successful books, Sarah Bartholomeusz understands how putting pen to paper can significantly improve your firm's branding, as well as your professional standing. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by three-time author and You Legal founder and principal Sarah Bartholomeusz to discuss why she chose to write her books and the personal and professional benefits gleaned from such projects, including raising her profile and bolstering expertise. The pair also talk about legal services for the medical industry, how lawyers working for this sector have fared in the age of the coronavirus, and how best boutique lawyers can start the process of writing their own books, if they so wish.

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Taking the initiative, engaging members and making big changes where needed are just some of the traits of a law student society president that can make their term an impactful one while also setting them up for a successful legal career.

Numerous jurisdictions around Australia have recently passed sweeping reforms to defamation law, which could have a substantial impact on major cases in the future, and arguably could have altered the circumstances of recent trials. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Marque Lawyers managing partner Michael Bradley and senior associate Daisy von Schoenberg to discuss the introduction of defamation reform in numerous Australian jurisdictions, namely the public interest defence, and what impact such a defence might have on defamation cases moving forward. The trio also delve into the hypothetical influence this defence might have had on recent, high-profile defamation cases and what lawyers in this space have to look forward to moving forward.

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When it comes to being more resourceful, Shannon Landers advises in-house counsel to avoid thinking like lawyers. Instead, she says, creativity and trial and error will be crucial steps in the journey. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Cotton On Group head of legal Shannon Landers to discuss why it is so important for law departments to be as resourceful as possible, what resourcefulness means to her as a professional, and undertaking initiatives such as in-house research to understand how best to reduce inefficiencies and bloated expenditures. Ms Landers also discusses the need for short-term pain in order to achieve long-term gain, how to triage the goal of resourcefulness in accordance with all other urgent departmental priorities, how her thinking on resourcefulness has evolved in the age of coronavirus and the extent to which she thinks Australian law departments are open to new-age thinking.

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The Honourable Mark Speakman SC MP, Attorney-General of NSW, returns to the show to discuss sweeping reforms to defamation law in numerous Australian jurisdictions, their intended impact, and how he led the charge in enacting change. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Mr Speakman about why reform to defamation laws in the states and territories was necessary, what the reforms are for a majority of the population, and what they hope to achieve. The pair also talk about reform in other areas of law that Mr Speakman is turning his attention to and how he spearheaded the defamation reforms in consultation with other attorneys-general around the country.

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Financial services regulation is an "intriguing beast", Peter Hagias says, and in a post-royal commission world, he saw an opportunity to grow a business and share his expertise. On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Peter Hagias, who is the director of Tecne Lawyers and AFSL House, to discuss the launching of his two businesses and how the Hayne royal commission has presented numerous opportunities for lawyers with financial services experience to assist companies to better understand the regulatory and compliance landscape, and carve out niches in a B2B context. The pair also discuss the supposed differences between traditional law and NewLaw and what will constitute a unique offering post-pandemic, as well as how and why boutique practices should look to offer consulting services.

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