Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

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!

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!