Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

On this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, the general counsel and chief strategy officer for Croesus Holdings Group, Garry Taylor, delves into the development of a new scenario for how Australian corporations operate once we emerge out of the coronavirus crisis - by "going global". Garry joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss what an international business expansion actually entails, why such a prospect might pertain to Australian corporations in particular, and how a GC can manage their department in taking on such a task. Garry explains why hiring and training young employees is critical, outlines why he advocates for having a GC on the board of any corporation, and shares his sentiment towards a post-pandemic legal sector.

COVID-19 has triggered a dramatic transformation of traditional professional industry practices, but according to Plexus associate commercial director Sam Burrett, this could inadvertently create a better future for those operating in the legal sphere. Sam joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to unpack the key trends that have been accelerated as a result of the pandemic, how vocational paths for lawyers have evolved over the last decade, and the kinds of new opportunities and work practices that are now emerging. Sam shares some practical tips for legal professionals to find out about such pathways, outlines the meaning of the term "legalpreneur", and conveys his predictions about the legal landscape in a post-pandemic world. 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 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event Friday May 29th, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan is joined by Dr Katharine Kemp from UNSW Law, Gold Partner of the 30 Under 30 live broadcast awards, and two finalists who discuss their time within the technology space, and share how they feel having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards.

With the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event Friday May 29th, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan is joined by Phillip Hunter from Carlyle Kingswood Global, Gold Partner of the 30 Under 30 live broadcast awards, and two finalists who discuss their time within the corporate counsel (large business) space, and share how they feel having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards.

Well before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Australia's legal sector had a significant oversupply of lawyers relative to the work available. This has only been exacerbated by the current crisis, and according to Sam Coupland, it's affecting the appetite for law firm mergers. The director of FMRC joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this week's episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to break down how a law firm consolidation works, why a firm might be looking to acquire or be acquired, and what kinds of firms are most suited to a merger. Sam explains how the pandemic has been impacting the appetite for consolidation in the legal space, steps that firms can take towards engaging in an acquisition, and how he predicts the legal marketplace will look in a post-coronavirus world. 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!

While the coronavirus pandemic has seen many businesses struggle to adapt to working from home, others have found the transition to be relatively smooth, without any compromise in quality of work or productivity. Such is the case for general counsel and company secretary Sarah Turner, who joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show to outline how she has led her team through the everchanging regulatory circumstances. Sarah and Jerome discuss the key challenges that in-house teams are facing at the moment, the complex nature of dealing with multiple jurisdictions and their respective regulations, and how the lessons learnt from this lockdown period might change legal industry practices into the future. 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 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event on Friday, 29 May, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan, is joined by principal partner of the awards Hayden Gordine from Taylor Root, and two finalists who discuss their time within the dispute resolution and litigation space, and share how they feel having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards.

In April, Momentum Intelligence conducted a major survey to understand how the coronavirus pandemic has been affecting the nation's small businesses across seven different industries. Head of strategy at Momentum Intelligence, Michael Johnson, joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show to analyse the findings of the MyBusiness COVID-19 Sentiment Survey, revealing how lawyers' revenue, workload volumes, and mental health situations have been impacted. Tune in to find out how the legal sector compares to other industries, the level of optimism amongst lawyers when looking to the future, and how business leaders can set themselves up to thrive in a post-pandemic world. 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 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 2020 set to occur as a live broadcast event on Friday, 29 May, we are bringing you a series of podcasts showcasing the finalists across a multitude of categories. In this episode, Lawyers Weekly editor Emma Ryan is joined by principal partner of the awards Hayden Gordine from Taylor Root and two finalists who discuss their time within the construction and infrastructure space. They share how they feel about having gained recognition as part of the upcoming awards, discuss the trends that they are seeing for their clients amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they expect the sector to change in the months ahead. Hayden also shares what he is seeing as law firms evolve to navigate the "new normal", and they offer their advice to young lawyers concerned about the current economic climate.

Business development is critical for the growth of any legal practice, but in the midst of a global pandemic, firms are necessarily shifting their focus towards looking after clients, rather than selling new products or services. On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by principal of Prodonovich Advisory, Sue-Ella Prodonovich, to unpack the four pillars of growing a practice and how COVID-19 has affected business development in the legal profession. Sue-Ella explains which demographics are being most heavily impacted by the coronavirus, some of the practical ways that lawyers are adapting to the new normal, and how the incorporation of digital practices into the legal profession can be seen as an opportunity. 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!