Business email compromise is an insidious and increasingly common means of fraud that poses a threat to any businesses, especially law firms, that act as trustees in large transactions, writes Simone Herbert-Lowe.
While there are undeniable benefits for law firms that successfully adopt and use AI technology, they must take decisive actions to combat any associated risks, writes Simone Herbert-Lowe.*
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.
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.
About this post: North American legal sector analyst Jordan Furlong calls on lawyers to treat AI as a career-changing opportunity to do work and career tasks that they really want to do, rather than seeing the new technology as a career or business threat.
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.
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.
Leadership consultant Keegan Luiters considers the key elements and actions that can improve recruitment and retention rates for law firms.
University of NSW legal experts Felicity Bell, Michael Legg and Vicki McNamara explain why emotional intelligence, creative thinking and cultural competency are so crucial to effective modern lawyering and lawyers’ wellbeing.
People-strategy expert Leonie Green observes that many junior lawyers seem to have a fear of taking and making work phone calls, and she provides tips for leaders on changing the phone culture within their firms.
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.
