Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

Forging a career path within the legal profession that suits your lifestyle preferences can be a case of trial and error, as was the case for chief legal counsel at Canon Australia, David Field. David talks to host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show about the work-life imbalance he experienced within both BigLaw and the in-house sector, the qualities required to become a successful general counsel, and the key differences between in-house counsel and private practice. 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!

Research suggests that providing access to flexible working arrangements creates a more productive, creative, and inclusive workforce. However, those who choose to utilise such conditions are often met with negative repercussions. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy talks with Fay Calderone, partner at Hall & Willcox, about the root causes of flexism in the workplace, the distinct gender issues in relation to access to flexible conditions, and how legal firms can go about implementing company policies to minimise adverse outcomes. 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!

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Laura Keily, a Melbourne-based barrister and founder of online dispute platform Immediation, which provides access to justice for middle-band clients without endless resources. They delve into the urgent need for adopting technology within Australia's legal landscape, how legal professionals can foster a productive attitude towards inevitable change, and the ways technology can be implemented to deliver a better, more just outcome. 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!

According to Thomas Kaldor, NewLaw firms provide in-house counsel with a much more efficient use of their time, yet ironically, in-house teams lack the time to quantify these benefits. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, LegalVision head of legal transformation Thomas Kaldor joins host Jerome Doraisamy to explain how his firm tries to set itself apart from other services in the legal sphere, discuss the latest research into knowledge about new law business models and suggest why firms might be reluctant to adopt such practices.

The livestreaming of the Christchurch shootings earlier this year and subsequent passing of the Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Bill has sparked intense debate in the legal community about social media regulation, both within Australia and worldwide. Partner Hannah Marshall and commercial lawyer Sophie Ciufo from Marque Laywers join host Jerome Doraisamy in this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to examine which bodies are responsible for regulating social media platforms, consider whether reactive legislation will be an effective approach to the issue, and suggest how legal professionals can assist in driving meaningful, positive change in this contentious realm.

Financial pressure can be hugely detrimental to health and wellbeing, and coupled with the inherently taxing nature of practicing law, securing a home loan as a lawyer is a particularly stressful experience. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by head of partnerships and growth at Legal Home Loans, Cullen Haynes, to discuss why he recommends dealing with finance broking firms that specifically target legal professionals, the concerns of lawyers within different demographics around buying their first property, and his top tips for looking after personal wellness during the potentially turbulent process.

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by independent legal counsel and founder of the First 100 Years NSW campaign Rachel Scanlon to discuss gender in the in-house realm and the issues women experience in corporate counsel roles compared to private practice. She also explains the cultural disparities between men and women in the legal sphere, how technology has shaped new possibilities for flexible work, and why she might advocate to women for a career in-house rather than in private practice.

The latest findings on equitable briefing for male and female barristers show that there is still a long way to go in addressing the professional, cultural and environmental issues creating disparity - and lawyers across the board have a role to play in achieving said parity. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is join by barrister and chair of the Law Council of Australia's Equal Opportunity Committee, Kate Eastman SC, to unpack the second annual Equitable Briefing Policy report, discuss reactions and reflections, and outline what those in BigLaw, in-house and other legal demographics can to do ensure that briefing practices are as equitable as possible.

Research from the UK linking the experience of menopausal symptoms to women's workplace participation, and the subsequent introduction of leave policies at a British university to cater to menopause, begs the question: should law firms have similar leave policies in place to better accommodate women's health? On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by McCabe Curwood principal Nicola Martin, for a discussion outlining that women will suffer from symptoms of menopause to varying degrees, potentially impacting their ability to attend and stay focused at work, and whether or not it is incumbent upon employers to put in place leave policies and other workplace initiatives to support idiosyncratic needs and facilitate a more collegiate environment. In addition, the pair discuss the possibility of period pain leave, criticisms of such leave policies, and how to address stigmas that may and do exist when it comes to women's health.

For the founder of Ladies who League, being an advocate for the myriad issues faced by women in sport offers a unique perspective on vocational concerns and what more needs to be done to address inequality. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with NBN regulatory adviser and founder of Ladies who League Mary Konstantopoulos about her legal career, how she came to work in-house, why she started her platform for women in sport and what she has learned from it, including why it is integral for women to find and have purpose.