Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

While the adoption of new technology has been an ongoing focal topic within the legal space over the last few years, many firms and in-house teams are only using a fraction of their new platforms' capabilities. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show recorded live at Relativity Fest, host Will Magee sits down with KordaMentha's executive director, Grant Whiteley, and partner and head of forensic technology, Andrew Malarkey. Andrew and Grant evaluate Australian law firms' progress on transitioning to emerging technology in comparison to the rest of the world, discuss recent software developments that are able to identify emotion in email exchanges, and explain why the human element is still needed in order to accurately interpret data gleaned from algorithms and AI. 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 editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the past president and former non-executive director of the Governance Institute of Australia, Trisha Mok, to discuss the practical ways that corporate entities can improve diversity across the in-house sector. Trisha discusses the networking organisation Women On boards, how a shift to a more female inclusive environment is beneficial in more ways than just "ticking a box", and explores the inclusiveness of other arms of diversity such as race, sexuality and disability. The pair also discuss the future changes likely to impact the industry, whether diversity inclusiveness is headed in the right direction, and why in-house counsel is an attractive area for a wide range of new legal professionals. 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 editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show recorded live on site at Relativity Fest, host Will Magee joins Stuart Hall, Asia Pacific team lead for creativity, to discuss their offerings as an e-discovery software vendor. He outlines their Relativity One platform, how the uptake has been to utilizing the cloud technology, and explains the skepticism from some to adopt an online storage platform. Stuart unpacks the technology that they have built into their products, what they have set to happen before Relativity Fest 2020, and how you can gain access to their technology. 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 editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

With a higher paycheque can often come complacency, however it's important for senior legal practitioners to actively make wiser financial choices to buy themselves choices down the track. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the founder of financial advice firm On Your Own Two Feet, Helen Baker, to explain how senior lawyers across different legal demographics can maximise the finances they have at their disposal. Helen shares the wellness implications for lawyers who don't have their finances in order, her five foundations for effective financial management, and practical strategies for senior lawyers to begin implementing these principles. 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 editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

A law degree provides a pathway to a plethora of different roles in the legal world, each requiring adequate training for new recruits to learn about the job's unique expectations and skills. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by in-house counsel and founder of The Learned Crew, Jessie Porteus, on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to delve into the reasons why thorough training is such a valuable investment of resources for in-house departments in particular, outline the most effective methods for in-house teams to train their new lawyers, and provide additional advice for new entrants into the in-house space. 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 editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In 1928, a massacre of Indigenous Australians occurred in Central Australia and the Board of Inquiry that was appointed to investigate the case exonerated the three police officers responsible for the killings. Managing partner at Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley, was shocked to discover this underreported miscarriage of justice, penning the story of this mass-killing in his new book, Coniston. Michael talks with host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show about the legal history of this particular case, why it's imperative for legal professionals to examine such incidents of discriminatory practice, and how delving into this topic has impacted his work professionally. 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 editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

The pelvic mesh class action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson affected thousands of women who suffered life-altering complications from the prolapse mesh and incontinence tape products. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Shine Lawyers practice leader, Rebecca Jancauskas, who headed what is widely considered to be the largest women's health class action in Australia's history. Rebecca shares the implications of the judgement outcome on how product claims will be determined in Australia moving forward, the strategies firms can use to advertise to prospective class action claimants, and her personal journey of running such an involved trial while adjusting to being a mother for the first time. 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, emaileditor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

With such an abundance of new technologies available for Australian legal professionals, the task of cutting through the noise to find the best fit can seem overwhelming. Xakia CEO and president of the Australian Legal Technology Association, Jodie Baker, joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to explain why the technology landscape can be particularly difficult to navigate for in-house counsel, the importance of clear communication in finding the appropriate service solutions, and other initiatives that are available to help in-house lawyers address the excess of options. 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 editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Lawyers are renowned to perpetuate unhealthy habits around nutrition, which can be profoundly detrimental to one's mood, energy levels and overall wellbeing. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by lawyer-turned-nutritionist Monique Cormack on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to discuss her personal journey in the legal realm, why she turned a passion for nutrition into a career, and how her skills as a lawyer have provided a foundation for becoming a proficient nutritionist. Monique also explains the flow-on professional benefits from strong nutritional habits, provides advice to time-poor lawyers on healthy eating strategies, and suggests how law firms can better support individuals to ensure proper nutrition. 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 editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Ethical perceptions of professional services can be influenced by everything from popular culture to industry scandals to personal experiences. On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show brought to you by the Governance Institute of Australia, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the Governance Institute of Australia's general manager of policy and advocacy, Catherine Maxwell, and the director and general counsel at Lodestar Legal, Simone Tierney. They analyse the key findings of the Governance Institute's Ethics Index for 2019 pertaining to the legal profession, the reasons why lawyers might be perceived less ethically than they deserve, and how the population comparatively views the banking, finance and insurance sector. 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 editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!