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Q&A: Geraldine Chin Moody – “Every board is strengthened by having a board composition that brings diversity of background, diversity of experience, and diversity of thinking patterns and styles.”

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.

Q&A: Belinda Cohen – “You have to connect with your people, you have to be interested in your people. I do not think you can fake that.”

About this post: In our Q&A, Gilchrist Connell CEO Belinda Cohen – who was the firm’s Chief People Officer before taking on her current role – outlines strategies for better people management in law firms, and she explains why intellectual discussions are so critical to business success.

Episode 11 | Belinda Cohen of Gilchrist Connell
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In our Q&A series, we're speaking to Belinda Cohen, the CEO of Gilchrist Connell and an executive with great experience in people management roles. In this interview, Belinda shares her strategies for getting the most out of legal practice teams and she explains how intellectual conversations can be the kickstarter for success in firms.

AML Series - Episode 4 | Straight from the CEO – The AML Countdown – November 2025

In this candid interview with the AUSTRAC CEO himself, law firms hear firsthand from Brendan Thomas how the regulator is approaching the AML rollout. From client checks and suspicious matter reporting to the new compliance tools designed with the Law Council, this episode offers clear, practical guidance ahead of the July 2026 start date.