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University of NSW legal experts Felicity Bell and Vishwa Shah outline strategies to ensure better supervision of junior lawyers, noting that when it is done well it helps develop confident practitioners, mitigates risks for firms and strengthens professional standards in increasingly complex workplaces.
About this post: Workplace and people-strategy expert Leonie Green outlines several critical areas of focus for leaders in 2026 as they respond to the pressures of work overload, regulatory expectations, psychosocial risks and the rise of AI.
About this post: Insert brief description of article or series of podcasts About this post Law firm consultant Joel Barolsky outlines the two broad growth pathways for emerging leaders in law firms, and he explains why consensus among key stakeholders on such decisions is essential.
About this post: Talent management and leadership development expert Daljit Singh provides key steps for law firms to take as they seek to promote critical thinking at a time when the rise of AI is compromising that skill, especially in the junior-lawyer ranks.
About this post: In our Q&A, Directors Australia board and governance principal Geraldine Chin Moody explains why having independent directors can be a game-changer for law firms, and she outlines actions to take to ensure firms have the right skillsets to tackle their respective challenges.
Law firm consultant Trish Carroll explores the latest AI trends within law firms and argues that the technology should be embedded in operating environments, not treated as something to be adopted.
Law firm leader Trevor Withane outlines some of the considerations for firms seeking to grow and set up new practices.
In the post-pandemic world, law firms that can’t maintain or build trust with employees and clients can expect an exodus that will shake the foundations of their businesses, writes Trish Carroll.
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.
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.
Besides taking the typical risk-mitigation steps to manage sexual harassment complaints in the workplace, law firm managers need to pursue a series of actionable measures to stamp out such troubling incidents, writes Leonie Green.
Pricing expert Colin Jasper explains why fairness and a sense of empathy should be top of mind when determining fees for legal services.
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.
In our latest Q&A, The Family Law Co principal solicitor Carla Giles explains how a delayed start to her law career has not been a deterrent to establishing a successful family law practice, or becoming an acclaimed mentor to others in the profession.
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.
Pricing expert Colin Jasper explains why fairness and a sense of empathy should be top of mind when determining fees for legal services.
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 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, Conveyed founder and director Melissa Barlas explains how a family passion for the property market has morphed into a successful legal career – and why it pays to be good to people around you.
Besides taking the typical risk-mitigation steps to manage sexual harassment complaints in the workplace, law firm managers need to pursue a series of actionable measures to stamp out such troubling incidents, writes Leonie Green.
