The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network explores the myriad issues, challenges, trends and opportunities facing legal professionals in Australia. Produced by Australia's largest and most-trusted legal publication, Lawyers Weekly, the four shows on the channel – The Lawyers Weekly Show, The Corporate Counsel Show, The Boutique Lawyer Show and Protégé – all bring legal marketplace news to the audience via engaging and insightful conversations. Our editorial team talking to legal professionals and i ...
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'Leaning in' with AI (and getting the governance and business strategy right)
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22:48Sam Burrett and Chelsea Gordon recently travelled to the UK to learn more about international approaches to AI governance and business strategies of global law firm counterparts. Their observations and lessons learnt offer guidance for practitioners and firms alike Down Under. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Lessons and values from 45 years in practice
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21:02While Philip Colman has seen enormous professional change in more than four decades as a legal practitioner, there are certain values and traits that have consistently guided him over the years. For example, he tries to answer every email he receives on the day of receipt – even if just to acknowledge it – to showcase care and respect for clients. …
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Why superannuation matters for lawyers
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25:24In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with legalsuper, host Lauren Croft speaks with legalsuper strategic partnership lead Jessica Empson about why taking control of your superannuation early is one of the smartest financial moves a lawyer can make. From understanding how small fees can erode long-term savings …
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Colin Biggers & Paisley's head on the importance of diversity and the need for 'great lawyers'
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23:25Here, the new managing partner of national law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley reflects on his journey as a practitioner, optimal client service delivery, why the firm is in a "great place" in the market, and what lawyers of the future need to look like. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Colin Biggers & Pais…
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Protégé: Why mental health literacy matters more than ever for lawyers
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26:03In a profession where burnout and mental health struggles have become all too routine, Tammi McDermott warns that mental health literacy isn't just essential for the next generation of legal leaders – it demands action and support from the entire profession to spark the urgent, transformative change law desperately needs In a recent episode of The …
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The legal implications of facial recognition technology, human memory, and perception services
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29:39In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Unisearch Expert Opinion Services, we explore how forensic and cognitive psychology is being applied in the justice system, and how – together with facial recognition technology – such developments may have implications for legal proceedings. Host Jerome Doraisamy spea…
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Legal clarity and human perspectives on migration
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21:21The proliferation of negative sentiment around migration into Australia, both politically and socioculturally, can take a toll on legal practitioners in this space. To this end, migration law can be seen as a potential bellwether for the legal profession's role in ensuring access to justice and our national identity. In this episode of The Lawyers …
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The Corporate Counsel Show: From legal team head to GM
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23:57Here, an executive general manager discusses how legal counsel can make the vocational transition to business leadership, whether it's a general manager, chief executive, or managing director role. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Australian Unity Trustees executive general manager Kirstin Follows abo…
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Current career opportunities, from the Middle East to local markets
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22:53In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with nrol, we explore vocational opportunities for Australian lawyers in the current climate, both domestically and abroad. Host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back nrol founder Jesse Shah to discuss his new business, The Broker For Lawyers, why nrol is the principal partner for…
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Space law's headline legal quandaries, from governance to junk
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27:39Space law "doesn't fit into a neat box", spanning multiple legal disciplines. For those practising space law, this brings not only myriad challenges but also opportunities. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Bartier Perry associate Samantha Pacchiarotta about how she became passionate about space law, the …
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Your career by design, not by default
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24:41Having taken the time to be more deliberate about what her vocational journey should look like, this senior lawyer has better positioned herself for success in ways that make sense to her, rather than what others may want or demand from a practitioner like herself. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Aus…
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LawTech Talks: How firms can stop 'drowning in documents'
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20:56In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Mary Technology, we explore the headline challenges and pain points law firms still face with workload volume, and how the right technologies can act as a "flotation device" if a sense of being drowned arises. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Mary Technology co-founder Rowan Mc…
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Unpacking 'one of the defining legal frontiers of the next decade'
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19:51Here, the head of arbitration at a BigLaw firm reflects on the proliferation of digital infrastructure projects globally, together with treaty considerations and protections for Australian investors, and how the combination of a "massive" expansion of data needs in the age of AI and elevated national security concerns makes this area one of the mos…
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Protégé: How to find your tribe in the legal profession
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28:11In a demanding and high-stakes profession like law, Irene Kuo stresses the importance of finding and cultivating a supportive network – connections that not only help you navigate challenges but also empower you to grow, succeed, and truly thrive in your career. In a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Irene Kuo, di…
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LawTech Talks: Better harnessing tech to thrive
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23:26In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Actionstep, we unpack the challenges being faced by firms big and small, their technological priorities versus the reality being experienced on the ground, and how tech can better enable the achievement of those priorities. Host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Actionstep's region…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Pivoting, niching, and starting a side hustle
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29:21Earlier this year, award-winning sole practitioner Claire Styles worked from Europe for two months. That working holiday allowed her time to reflect on what was working and not working in her business, and since then, she's moved to not only adapt her approach and home in on what she truly wants to do, but she has also started a side hustle – all o…
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The Corporate Counsel Show: Improving legal teams' use of AI
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29:24In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with LexisNexis, we explore the opportunities in front of law departments to expand the breadth of what they can achieve, including by taking small, accessible steps to improve familiarity with new technologies. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with LexisNexis APAC head of l…
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The Corporate Counsel Show: Ensuring psychologically safe workplaces (and AI's place in such conversations)
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25:44In the current climate, maintaining psychological safety in law departments requires much more than box-ticking – a stronger focus on culture, and use of AI to ensure greater focus on human issues, is paramount moving forward, says an Award-Winning and GC Powerlisted Group General Counsel. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome …
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Reflections on a landmark judgment for institutional child sexual abuse
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22:36Dion Barber, a former ward of the state, recently won a "seismic" judgment for $2.85 million against Western Australia over sexual abuse suffered as a child in state care. Here, his lawyer Hugo Seymour reflects on the significance of the proceedings and the implications for survivors moving forward. (Content warning: This episode contains reference…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: What the future of e-sports law could look like
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24:43Following COVID-19, there has been an "e-sports winter" – however, there are murmurs, one lawyer says, of a looming spring, which could see a proliferation of legal work in this space. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Game Legal principal Mat Jessep to discuss what it means to be an e-sports lawyer, w…
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Improving family lawyers' use of tech
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25:43In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we reflect on the ways that family law practitioners can better utilise new technologies in their daily operations. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with InfoTrack General Manager of family and estates Yogesh Patel about the pain points that family lawyers are e…
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Concussion in women's sport and legal implications
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25:02The proliferation of head injuries and concussions in women's sport globally is shaping up to be significant for insurers and litigators. Here, a BigLaw partner unpacks the landscape, and what it all means for lawyers moving forward. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Clyde & Co partner Janine Clark about her work as a catastrophic injury practition…
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Protégé: It's never too late to pursue your dream law career
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24:18While many begin their legal careers straight out of high school, Melissa Rowlands emphasises that it's never too late to enter the profession and pursue your passion – even if that journey comes with steep challenges and bold leaps of faith. In a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Melissa Rowlands, a family law pa…
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LawTech Talks: The evolution of litigation support services
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20:52In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Law In Order, we reflect on how far litigation support services have come in the last quarter century, what has been learnt in that time, and addressing current challenges and trends amid the ongoing tech transformation. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Law In Order sales direc…
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Ensuring best practice in settlement agreements (and litigation more broadly)
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23:53Litigation, like all other areas of legal practice, continues to undergo substantive environmental and technological change. Here, we unpack how best to ride those waves of change, and correspondingly, better manage evolving client expectations and regulatory scrutiny alike. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks w…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Why tunnel vision can be a good thing
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24:27For Irene Chrisopoulidis, having tunnel vision helps her stay the course with long-term objectives, rather than getting sidetracked. Here, she unpacks why this approach is so critical, and the ways she successfully employs it. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Chrisopoulidis & Associates principal Irene …
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Why law's best and brightest are leaving (and what firms must do)
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31:29In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Mitimes, we unpack the internal levers that help ensure talent retention in the current climate and how technology can better support firms. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Mitimes chief executive Kirsten Rillo, Insource founder Jenn Little, and Superhero Marketing C…
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Lessons from a legal career in mortgages and diversified banking
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23:36There is much that Craig Green – who has been a partner-level lawyer for over 40 years – has learnt from his vocational journey, including that practitioners should always be fully engaged in their clients' transactions, give 100 per cent, and the need for substantive communication. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy …
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Protégé: How mentorship shapes tomorrow's legal leaders
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29:20While many law students may hesitate to approach experienced professionals, Kurt Cheng encourages them to take that step, emphasising that the right guidance can accelerate both career development and personal growth. Speaking on a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Kurt Cheng, a law graduate at Ashurst and a globa…
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Why cyber risk is escalating for law firms
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25:25In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Cybertify, we unpack why legal practices are increasingly such attractive targets for cyber criminals, the ways they get past defences, and what firms can do to ensure that the "doors are locked". Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with William Welch, the principal solutions…
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How to build your professional network and reputation
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24:47There is much that BigLaw partner Martina Storgato has learnt about cultivating one's place in the legal profession – chief among those lessons is that, when building a network and one's reputation, it is better to view others as colleagues, not the competition. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Mills Oak…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Does lawyering consume your identity?
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22:22For many lawyers, being a practitioner can become the dominant part of one's identity. Here, Christina Yi reflects on how a girls' trip helped remind her to do the things that bring joy and fulfillment, so that one can ultimately better be of service to clients. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Allegra …
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Why lawyers should use private banking
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19:34In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Commonwealth Private, we unpack the myriad benefits of private banking for legal professionals, given their idiosyncratic personal, professional, and financial needs. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Commonwealth Private national head of professional services Cassandr…
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Protégé: From the echo of gunfire to the halls of law
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32:52Amid the roar of gunfire and the loss of friends to war, this law student refused to be defined by his past. Instead, he transformed trauma into purpose, forging a remarkable journey from survival to the pursuit of justice. Speaking on a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Alfred Brownell, a law student at the Unive…
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The Corporate Counsel Show: Why I've left legal practice
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29:39Mel Storey is one of Australia's most prominent online legal personalities. Here, she reflects on why she recently left her general counsel role to focus on other projects at this stage of her vocational journey, and why it's OK for legal practice to not be one's forever job. In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welc…
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LawTech Talks: Leveraging tech for the new AML/CTF regime
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21:35In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with InfoTrack, we explore the looming changes to the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime, the practical implications for lawyers, and how best to leverage technology amid such a changing landscape. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with InfoTrack Chief Operating …
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Going from service provider to decision-maker
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24:50Amid myriad professional and technological changes, practitioners need to change how they service clients – for this litigator, there is much to look forward to in being proactive about offering broader, more holistic advice to clients, rather than reacting to traditional needs. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy spea…
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The Corporate Counsel Show: Working in-house as a 'church lawyer'
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14:54In this episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, recorded at last week's Australian Law Forum, we explore the day-to-day experience of working as a general counsel in a faith-based institution and what other law department leaders can learn from lawyers in such roles. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Seventh Day Adventist Church general counsel Igor…
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'There's no shortcut to the top' in law
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44:10Here, two award-winning lawyers reflect on how they broke away from traditional legal vocational pathways to find success in ways that made sense to them – while noting that, for anyone seeking progression, it does not come easy. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Bowes Legal managing partner Jane Bowes an…
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Protégé: The ultimate guide to securing a paralegal role
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30:36From cold calling to securing a paralegal role at a global law firm, this law student shares essential tips and strategies every aspiring lawyer should use to land a position and kickstart their legal career. Speaking on a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Victor Yan, a law student at UNSW and a paralegal at Herbe…
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LawTech Talks: Navigating fact chaos 101
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23:37In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Mary Technology, we flesh out the importance of building efficient workflows to overcome the inherent, chaotic elements of taking on new client matters. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Mary Technology chief executive and co-founder Daniel Lord-Doyle to discuss who Mary Techno…
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Leading a global firm's India practice in a time of change
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27:12With India looking to be the world's third-largest economy by 2030, and with significant shifts occurring in its legal landscape and how it sees foreign investment, there are boundless opportunities not just for firms with an Australian presence but also for Australia-based practitioners. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Dora…
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Rethinking social media policies following the Lattouf v ABC proceedings
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28:11The unlawful termination of journalist Antoinette Lattouf by the national broadcaster, which resulted in high-profile proceedings in the Federal Court, has shone a spotlight on workplace policies for social media use by employees, and the need for such frameworks to be fit for purpose. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisa…
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: Marketing success, raising capital, and lessons for growth
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24:56When it comes to marketing, Rex Afrasiabi has learnt that people resonate more with a person than they do with a business. Leaning into his own branding has resulted in exponential growth for his firm, which is now allowing him to expand nationally through a capital raise and a retail share offering. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, hos…
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Addressing burnout among family lawyers
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26:25In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with LEAP Family Law, we explore how and why so many family law practitioners are leaving the profession and what can be done to better support them in practice. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with LEAP Family Law managing director Jenna Downy about her background as a family…
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How professionals can help break the poverty cycle and empower communities through education
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25:27In this special episode, produced in partnership with Lawyers Weekly's philanthropic partner So They Can, we explore the work being undertaken by the charity in Kenya and Tanzania to support children (especially young girls) living in extreme poverty by way of community health and empowerment projects, education, and family strengthening. Host Jero…
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Protégé: AI is young lawyers' competitive edge
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29:27Many young lawyers see AI as a looming threat – something that could disrupt their careers or put them at a disadvantage in an already competitive field. But Lucy Southwick challenges this mindset, arguing that AI is a competitive edge for the next generation of legal professionals. In a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie spea…
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Protégé: From the Olympics stage to legal success
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34:25From placing seventh in taekwondo at the Rio Olympics to boldly launching his own law firm, Hayder Shkara shares his anything but ordinary path into the legal profession. Speaking on a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Hayder Shkara, the principal of Justice Family Lawyers, who admits that while he has a fondness …
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LawTech Talks: Legal ops transformation via AI and expertise
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31:39In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Axiom and Legora, we explore the transformation of legal operations made possible by a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and having the right legal expertise. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Axiom's chief technology officer, CJ Saretto, and Legora's go-to market in A…
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Gilchrist Connell's CEO on leveraging her experience as a chief people officer
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24:23Late last year, the chief people officer for national law firm Gilchrist Connell was announced as the BigLaw player's new chief executive - a role she assumed in July. Here, she reflects on her vocational experience and details how coming from an HR background and wearing "many, many hats" lends well to leading a large legal practice. In this episo…
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