Q&A: David Kearney – Why we need to set a Rolls-Royce standard
Wotton + Kearney chief executive partner David Kearney shares his insights on cyber risks and flexible workplaces.
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Australasian Law Management Journal
Q&A: Danielle Snell – “I’d like for Elit Lawyers to lead in the sector as a boutique law firm that is highly tech savvy and modern in its approach.”
In our latest Q&A, Elit Lawyers by McGirr & Snell co-founder Danielle Snell discusses her passion for litigation, how technology allows her firm to compete with the big players – and why fee transparency is so critical in litigation.
Developing the mindsets and skills of lawyers for the age of AI
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.
Dream teams – how multiple networks can boost practice performance
Leadership expert Keegan Luiters explains how law firms can better use a network of interdependent teams to improve resource and business improvement. In short • Operating a network of teams can deliver efficiency and performance gains for firms. • “Multiteam systems” are especially suited to dynamic and complex environments. • Smaller teams can improve the flexibility and adaptability of teams.
Fair deal – how to create and capture value with pricing
Pricing expert Colin Jasper explains that law firms often concentrate on creating value for clients at the expense of capturing appropriate value for the firm’s legal services.
Q&A: Joanna Oakey – “I like the idea of building a legal firm that's built on systems and not built on needing star players.”
In the first of a two-part Q&A, Aspect Legal founder and managing director Joanna Oakey explains how psychology and communication skills have been the perfect complement for her legal skills – and why a happy team is the key to success for her commercial law firm.
The four rules of effective pricing strategies for boutique firms
Law firm leader Trevor Withane explains how smart and transparent pricing strategies, combined with an embrace of technology, can help boutique firms avoid a race to the bottom in ultra-competitive areas of legal practice.
‘Quiet quitting’ and ‘slow dumping’ – why breaking up is not so hard after all
Trish Carroll explains why law firm leaders should be concerned about three inter-related factors that could hurt their businesses – dissatisfied staff, disengaged clients and law firm graduates who are shunning the big firms.
Advancing human sustainability in the age of AI
Daljit Singh discusses how visionary and progressive legal organisations are focusing on ‘human sustainability’ as they seek to build strong and profitable workplaces.
Lessons in people management from a human-centred law firm
Law Squared’s Demetrio Zema reveals the four key elements that law firms should adopt if they hope to become human-centred legal practices.
Q&A: Carla Giles – “I'm passionate about contributing to the growth and development of our junior solicitors who will go on to shape family law in the future.”
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.
When you can’t compete on salary, how do you attract great talent?
Leonie Green explains how factors such as training, a great culture and social connections can alleviate pressure on law firm leaders to base their entire recruitment strategy on salary levels
How AI is changing legal practice now … and what we can expect
Technology expert Mark Andrews explores some of the current developments involving AI and the practice of law, and he makes some predictions about the future and how technology will assist in the day-to-day running of law firms.
Human-centric leadership in the age of AI
Talent management and leadership expert Daljit Singh explains why human-centric leaders who demonstrate authenticity, empathy and adaptivity are more likely to successfully lead their organisations in the age of AI.
Q&A: Sam Nickless – “By 2025-26, it will become necessary for firms to have a good suite of AI that their lawyers and people are using. Otherwise, they will get left behind.”
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.