Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by UNSW Sydney Associate Professor Lyria Bennet Moses, director of the Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation. When a self-described bio-hacker was brought before a local court in NSW for fare evasion because he was unable to produce a card to transit officers, the magistrate found that Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow’s implanted Opal chip was not a valid ticket. Slapped with a fine and no record of conviction, Mr Meow-Meow later told SBS in an interview that he believed this was one of the first times the law had to grapple with rights of cyborgs and implantees. A/Prof Moses (pictured) discusses the case of Mr Meow-Meow’s (formerly Stuart McKellar), and where it fits in the bigger picture of her research about how laws should be framed in a world of rapidly changing technology. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz special counsel, and multiple Lawyers Weekly award winner, Jennifer Harris. Ms Harris joined Jerome to discuss the importance of mentoring relationships, both in the personal and professional realms, and how engaging a mentor – or being a mentor yourself – is crucial for your development as a lawyer. She also shared some stories from the trenches, and how mentoring helped on her own path! www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by acting CEO of McCarthyFinch, and former chief digital officer at MinterEllisonRuddWatts, Nick Whitehouse. Mr Whitehouse joined Jerome on his recent trip across the Ditch from Auckland, NZ, to discuss the state of legal tech, where we’re at as a profession and what exciting innovations and opportunities are on the horizon. One topic of conversation was the team of lawyers and developers at McCarthyFinch who have been collaborating on building an AI engine based on legal inputs. Don’t miss this fascinating and insightful commentary from a leader in the law tech space!

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by accredited family law specialist and founder of Hetherington Legal Jennifer Hetherington. Ms Hethington joined Tom on her most recent trip to Sydney, discussing her Queensland-headquartered firm’s different approach to family law matters. The recipient of the Sole Practitioner of the Year Award for two of Lawyers Weekly’s award programs, Ms Hetherington shares the secrets to her success and how she manages to juggle work and family life in an increasingly competitive marketplace. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Momentum Media’s head of operations, Lawrence Lau. Lawrence was recently admitted to practise law in NSW and made a special appearance on the podcast to discuss his journey as a mature-age law student. He talks about the passion for law that got him through many late nights of studying, explains what the qualification will add to his work at Momentum Media, and much more.

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Holman Webb CEO Greg Malakou and chief marketing and corporate relations officer Adriana Giometti. Mr Malakou and Ms Giometti discuss the ins and outs of Holman Webb, proving why this firm has nabbed a spot as one of the top insurance teams in Australia. They also share how breaking down the hierarchy of traditional law firms can pay off in spades.

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by in-house lawyer and makeup artist Katie Edwards. Katie explains how she manages two very different roles, as well as what inspired her to pursue careers in both law and beauty. She also discusses her transition from private practice lawyer to in-house counsel, as well as the importance of thought leadership for the modern lawyer. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Seniors Rights Service CEO Russell Westacott. Russell explores the legal issues that the organisation assists elderly people with, including financial abuse, living arrangements and abuse in aged care facilities. He also discusses why elder abuse can often go undetected, particularly within families, and delves into the Australian Law Reform Commission’s recent inquiry into the issue. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by Kit Burden, technology global co-head at DLA Piper. Kit shares insights from DLA Piper’s latest TechLaw series, which focused on how lawyers can help their clients survive and thrive in the face of technological disruption. He also discusses the skills that the lawyer of tomorrow will require, and reflects on the importance of imagination in driving change. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, publisher William Magee is joined by Relativity’s Stuart Hall and Sky Discovery directors Nathan Wigginton and AJ Hind. Recorded at the 2017 multinational mega-conference ‘Fest’, our guests discuss the impact of e-discovery technology has on different tiers of the legal market, as well as customising solutions for in-house lawyers. www.lawyersweekly.com.au