Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

Prominent personal injury lawyer Henry Carus has been in practice for four decades. While it has not always been an easy ride, it is a journey he is still very much enjoying, and here, he shares some pertinent wisdom for other practitioners striving for such longevity in the profession. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Henry Carus + Associates principal Henry Carus about his reflections on over four decades in legal practice, how and why he chose this vocational pathway, why it is so critical to be respected as a practitioner, the numerological concepts that are meaningful to him, and how he looks to incorporate such principles into his practice. Mr Carus also delves into his approach to managing and looking after staff, the practical ways to stay on track with one’s approach to practice and leadership, the importance of continual learning (regardless of one’s tenure), lessons he’s learnt in 40 years of lawyering, the wisdom he’s gleaned, and his advice for those coming through the ranks. 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 special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with nrol, we dive into the vocational benefits of undertaking an overseas secondment or moving overseas as a lawyer. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with nrol director Jesse Shah about whether lawyers in Australia are increasingly thinking about moving overseas as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, which lawyers are most interested in such a move and why, and if now is the right time for lawyers to be considering moving overseas for legal work. Mr Shah details the myriad of professional benefits that can come from spending time practising overseas, why more lawyers can and should consider this vocational option, his own reflections on having lived and worked in multiple countries over the course of his career, the questions one should ask one’s self about the prospect of such a move, and nrol’s recent international expansion. To learn more about nrol, click here.

Law department leaders will face significant challenges in the new financial year, however, effective utilisation of one’s resources – from emerging platforms to team members’ capabilities – will help GCs be better placed to navigate such pressures. On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Deloitte partner and general counsel Tala Bennett about her interest in the technology space, how she manages such a large law department and delegates accordingly, and why she sees talent and technology as being the headline challenges for in-house legal teams in the new financial year. Ms Bennett also discusses how to find the right balance when managing the idiosyncratic needs and desires of one’s staff members, why privacy and security will remain such critical issues for law departments to grapple with, the ever-increasing need for good communication with stakeholders, effective triaging of priorities, facilitating an inclusive team approach, the need to embrace AI, and the opportunities for engagement with one’s leadership. 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!

Having left Iraq with his family during a period of turbulence, Milad Juma understands full well how fortunate he was to have the opportunities in front of him. It’s something he does not take for granted, and he is adamant about giving back. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with PRD Legal principal Milad Juma about his firm’s strategic alignments with not-for-profit organisations, why retention of one’s desire to support the community is so critical, how being a leader in a boutique firm gives one the capacity to make greater contributions to the community, and how he got started on driving his firm to better service the community. Mr Juma also reflects on being multilingual and how this helps his provision of legal services, the perspective that lawyers can glean from community service, how the pandemic impacted his work in this space, how his firm’s efforts will continue into the future, and how he plans to develop those coming through the ranks and imbibe the importance of community service in them. 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 legal degree can be particularly challenging, especially during the final year. Having had two part-time jobs, a cadetship and a legal internship while working, law student Georgia Fryer can attest to this better than most. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Lauren Croft speaks with proud Dharawal woman and University of Sydney law student Georgia Fryer on juggling multiple jobs while studying and how law students should be prioritising their time. Ms Fryer is the 2023 recipient of the Australian Academy of Law’s annual First Nations Scholarship, a cadet at Legal Aid NSW, and has two part-time jobs, in addition to studying a bachelor of laws and having recently completed a bachelor of arts (media and communications). Now in the final year of her legal degree and looking at completing her practical legal training course later this year, Ms Fryer delves into how she manages to balance her commitments, when to prioritise work over university and vice versa, and the importance of looking after one’s wellbeing through law school. 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!

As someone who grew up during the advent of social media, the advertising laws surrounding such platforms have become a point of fascination for Isabella Orlic. There is, she details, a huge amount happening legally in this space right now. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with BlackBay Lawyers graduate Isabella Orlic about her interest in advertising law and how it pertains to social media platforms, the inherent challenges being seen and experienced at this juncture, and whether the law is keeping up with the proliferation of development. Ms Orlic also discusses the onuses being placed on lawyers operating in this space, current regulatory guidelines and how they play out in certain examples (including how lawyers can advertise themselves), best practice for advertising, the emergence of “bluewashing”, and why practising in advertising law is so stimulating. 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 special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Plenti, we do a deep dive into all that has happened in the family law space in recent times and what such developments mean for practitioners. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Plenti head of legal finance Rose Dravitzki, Lavan partner Framy Anne Browne, Mills Oakley partner John Mazzotta, and Lander & Rogers partner Genevieve Dee to discuss recent updates in family law, the impact on the day-to-day experience of practitioners, significant and notable remaining challenges, the experience of those in Western Australia, and how the current economic climate may be influencing the on-the-ground experience of those operating in this space. The guests also discuss the necessary practical and professional steps that family lawyers must take in the face of such pressures and market forces, responding to the increased volume of activity, the extent to which experiences differ across the country for family lawyers, the financial considerations for practitioners, and notable lessons and takeaways from recent headline cases. To learn more about Plenti, 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 editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

More so than many sectors, construction has experienced myriad crises in recent years. In the face of such challenges, award-nominated legal counsel Omro Alansari has learnt the importance of making sure one is equipped to handle crises, if and when they arise. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Omro Alansari, the group legal counsel at Ace Contractors Group, about his attraction to the construction sector and how he wound up working in-house in this space, the state of affairs for construction in recent years and why it has been so challenging for legal counsel, and what constitutes a crisis. Mr Alansari also dives into the practical steps to take in order to make one’s self and the law department crisis-ready, how to triage those actions, managing one’s self personally as part of such actions, whether crises are still afoot for construction counsel, lessons he’s learnt about becoming crisis-ready, and what he knows about himself — both personally and professionally — that he didn’t before staring down various crisis-like situations. 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 the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announcing its monetary policy decision for July, borrowers are now left to ponder if the latest move indicates the central bank is kicking the rate can down the road or signaling a change in its trajectory. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ chief executive, Paul Glossop, give a catch-all on the rationale for the latest reserve bank decision by unpacking the trends in inflation and job wage growth. They also discuss the preparations Australians are making for the anticipated “mortgage cliff”, and offer valuable insights into the future actions of the RBA in the coming months. Highlighting the worst is not over for mortgage holders as the impact of the rate hikes continues to bite, the duo emphasise the importance of borrowers not only scrutinising loan rates but also seeking a structure that will effectively “keep the wolf at the door”. 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!

One must always be looking for better ways to do one’s job, says Yule Guttenbeil. In the context of artificial intelligence (AI), this means exploring how best such technologies can be incorporated into a legal practice and leaning into such modes of operating. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Attune Legal principal Yule Guttenbeil to talk about how and why he first became interested in AI, how he came by his ethos of finding better ways to do one’s job and how that ethos has served him, and how experimenting with AI platforms has spurred both excitement and trepidation. Mr Guttenbeil also delves into the headline challenges for AI use for practitioners at this juncture, efficiencies he has been able to identify by using such platforms, the need to be prepared to lose some time in one’s day, in the short term, to gain long-term benefit, lessons he has learnt from his extensive use of various AI platforms, how he thinks such tech will change daily practice for boutiques, and what he is looking forward to with such developments. 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!