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In our Q&A, imposter syndrome expert Alison Shamir explains why many very competent professionals experience a debilitating sense of inadequacy about their worth, skills and competence – and she provides some starting points to beat this condition.
North American legal sector analyst Jordan Furlong outlines the role of trust and humanity in the new world order of the legal profession as AI redefines the work of lawyers.
Cybersecurity and technology expert Simone Herbert-Lowe explains recent Federal Court, NSW Supreme Court and Supreme Court of Victoria rulings on the use of AI in the law, noting that principals and other law firm leaders are ultimately responsible for any fallout.
Technology and management consulting expert Mark Andrews considers ‘trust’ in the age of AI and what actions law firms should take to ensure the deployment of new technology helps, not hinders, firms and their clients.
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.
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.
Simone Herbert-Lowe outlines some of the cybersecurity risks facing law firms – and provides some tips on how they should respond.
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.
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.
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.
Law firm leader Trevor Withane outlines some of the considerations for firms seeking to grow and set up new practices.
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.
Leadership consultant Keegan Luiters explain s why law firms should not take a cookie-cutter approach to hybrid work arrangements.
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.
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.
Trish Carroll believes major law firms could be the next target for criticism over government consulting work – an issue that has caused a reputational crisis for some of the big four accounting firms.
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.
