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Welcome to the Law Management Journal and our Q&A podcast series. Through these podcast interviews, we are telling the stories – and exploring the leadership and business strategies – of some of the leading minds in the Australian legal sector.
University of NSW legal experts Felicity Bell, Vicki McNamara and Michael Legg discuss UNSW Law & Justice’s Personal Competencies Skillset, which details the 12 competencies that lawyers and future lawyers will need.
Workplace and human resources expert Leonie Green discusses the implications of a new anti-diversity push and what that means for law firms as they seek to recruit and develop the best talent.
Talent management consultant Daljit Singh outlines a blueprint for the design of work within law firms that, in tandem with the right leadership mindset, can maximise the advantages of artificial intelligence (AI).
In our latest Q&A, Law21 principal and legal sector analyst Jordan Furlong reflects on his career choices, the role of AI in the law, and why an over-emphasis on productivity, pricing and growth measures may be counter-productive.
In our latest Q&A, technology innovator Regie Anne Gordace outlines her views on innovation and why she thinks large language models such as ChatGPT and the analysis of data will be so crucial to the success of contemporary law firms. [Note: Soon after this interview was completed, Regie Anne left her role at Sprintlaw to pursue a new opportunity.]
In the second of a series of reports on the recent World Masters of Law Firm Management conference in Sydney, ALMJ reports on the key messages for law firm leaders from acclaimed American consultant Pam Woldow.
To ensure that employees of law firms are prepared mentally and practically for an era in which artificial intelligence will come to the fore, law firm leaders need to foster a culture and activities that help them learn and adapt, writes Daljit Singh.
Marketing expert Trish Carroll explains how the founders of three small law firms have used their skills and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive, despite a lack of scale.
Lawyers face more risks that most professionals because of their duties around managing money held in trust, so it is essential that firms understand their particular threats and take out appropriate insurance cover that can protect them from malicious attacks, writes Simone Herbert-Lowe.
In our latest Q&A, Law Squared Chief Legal Officer Kate Marshall explains why she has made the switch from top-tier firms to Law Squared; how a cluster model for handling work is making employees and clients happier; and why she believes diversity and inclusion is crucial for all businesses and employees.
In our latest Q&A, Gilbert + Tobin partner and CEO Sam Nickless explains the secrets behind the firm’s long-term success, and why the rise of generative AI will require retooling across many aspects of law firm operations.
Errors with pricing for legal work are inevitable, but providing clarity around fees and the value proposition that your firm delivers will go a long way to keeping clients happy while boosting your bottom line, writes Colin Jasper.
To ensure that employees of law firms are prepared mentally and practically for an era in which artificial intelligence will come to the fore, law firm leaders need to foster a culture and activities that help them learn and adapt, writes Daljit Singh.
In the second of a series of reports on the recent World Masters of Law Firm Management conference in Sydney, ALMJ reports on the key messages for law firm leaders from acclaimed American consultant Pam Woldow.
Cyber resilience consultant Simone Herbert-Lowe explains how to prevent and respond to cyber threats. Three key takeaways are: • consider using audit teams to check cybersecurity compliance after major projects • develop more comprehensive plans to protect sensitive client information • discuss in advance your firm’s stance on paying ransoms if cyber extortion occurs.
Pricing expert Colin Jasper explains why fairness and a sense of empathy should be top of mind when determining fees for legal services.
