Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

Here, a managing partner and former law society president discusses the experience of delivering a premature baby, what it taught her, and the support offered by the broader legal profession. (Content warning: This episode contains content that may be disturbing or distressing to some listeners. Discretion is advised.)

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with DBH Lawyers managing partner Amy Nik...

A recent Fair Work decision noted that a primary carer doesn’t have to be the sole carer in order to receive primary carer parental leave. Here, a BigLaw special counsel unpacks the decision and what it means for employers and lawyers moving forward.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Maddocks special counsel Meredith Kennedy about her work in the BigLaw firm’s employment, safety, and peop...

In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with TransPerfect Legal, we explore the practical ways that legal teams can use artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce the cost, time and risk associated with handling data in disputes and Investigations.

Host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back TransPerfect Legal’s APAC Senior Director, Tom Balmer, to discuss how to implement GenAI practically and easily int...

In this episode, brought to you by Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, HR Leader, we explore the need for business leaders and workplaces to “earn the commute” of their staff members returning to the office, including by way of imbibing a common purpose of the broader approach.

Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Canon Oceania director of people and finance David Field, who also serves as the company’s chief legal counsel, to discuss his ...

Marianne Marchesi’s firm had a hugely successful 2024–25 financial year. She credits a lot of that success, she says, to how she and the business responded and adapted to certain difficult periods the year prior – without which, such success may not have been possible.

In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Legalite founder and managing principal Marianne Marchesi to discuss her evolving vi...

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Unisearch Expert Opinion Services, we explore the ways that businesses and legal professionals can better manage the myriad psychosocial hazards that arise in the workplace, particularly in an increasingly litigious climate.

Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Unisearch Expert Opinion Services business development manager Christopher A. Yong and Unisearc...

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Distinctive Finance, we explore the lessons learnt from the market in the last 12 months, what’s working and not working for lawyers, and how best practitioners can shore up their financial security and make investments in the coming year.

Host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back the directors and co-founders of Distinctive Finance, Christian Goodall and Mi...

Being a first-generation law student can be a daunting and isolating experience, especially when trying to break into the legal profession. But Aloizio Ferreira Compart shares how these challenges can be overcome, encouraging others to view them not as setbacks, but as powerful opportunities for growth and resilience.

Speaking on a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Aloizio Ferreira Compart, a law ...

In this special episode of The Corporate Counsel Show, produced in partnership with Conga, we explore how in-house teams can be better at wading through the fast-changing legal tech landscape to drive efficiency and support broader business goals.

Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Conga director of strategy, innovation, and transformation Charles Harb about his passion for this space, the headline challe...

For many parents in the legal profession, the idea of advancing their careers by opening a law firm can feel daunting or unattainable. But Marial Lewis offers a different perspective – demonstrating that it’s possible to successfully juggle the demands of parenthood while building a thriving legal practice.

Speaking on a recent episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Grace Robbie speaks with Marial Lewis, the principal solicitor ...

While many lawyers feel that the only “right” career path is to remain in a large law firm for life, Mia Madafferi emphasises the importance of recognising that pivoting into innovative legal careers is not only possible but also often deeply rewarding.

Speaking on a recent episode of the Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Mia Madafferi, the founder of Grey Rock Consulting, who reflects on the early stages of her legal ...

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, recorded at the Partner Summit 2025, LEAP Legal Software founder and chief executive Christian Beck talks about the most notable productivity gains we’re seeing from the increased use of artificial intelligence by law firms across the board.

Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Beck about the monumental shifts being witnessed from such increased use of AI by law firms, his perception...

Earlier this month, new regulations for buy now, pay later (BNPL) services in Australia came into effect. Here, a BigLaw partner explains how and why this has come to pass and what the implications are for consumers and practitioners alike.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Dentons partner Yechiel Belfer about the circumstances, including the banking royal commission, that have led to the...

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, recorded at the Partner Summit 2025, Attune Legal’s principal reflects on the extent to which firm partners and principals are satisfactorily proficient with artificial intelligence (AI) and why improving one’s grasp of new technologies is of paramount importance.

Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Attune Legal principal Yule Guttenbeil about his frustrations about perceptions that...

As law students begin the summer clerkship application process, Jessica Trinh shares essential tips and insights – covering the often-overlooked details and common pitfalls – to help law students stand out and secure a position.

In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Jessica Trinh, a fourth-year law and medical science student at UTS and current paralegal. She shares her inspiration for pursuing a law...