The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) presents an unprecedented challenge for organisations around the world – and puts general counsels in the hot seat. The scope of these…
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Libby Hakim
Libby Hakim is a Sydney-based copywriter, specialising in website and legal copywriting, and a former lawyer.
She helps law firms and other business owners use clear, concise and creative language to attract new business and engage with existing clients.
Libby also writes feature articles for leading newspapers and magazines, including The Sydney Morning Herald, body+soul and Sunday Life.
As a lawyer, Libby worked in legal publishing and insurance litigation before spending 12 years drafting legislation for the NSW government.
Find out more about Libby at libbyhakim.com.au and connect on LinkedIn.
Posts by Libby Hakim
General Counsel as Brand Custodian: Protecting Your Business
While marketing and public relations may be on the frontline when it comes to building a brand, general counsel (GC) is a key member of the defence team, going into…
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How Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies are Set to Challenge and Change Law Firms
The 2017 Bitcoin boom means most lawyers have at least heard of this popular cryptocurrency. However, few understand how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies really work, how they are used and…
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Domestic Firms Looking to the Global Market with Country Desks
Domestic Australian law firms are increasingly using ‘country desks’ to attract work from foreign markets, from China to Japan, the Middle East, Europe and beyond. The 2017 Australia: State of…
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The 9 Trends That Continued to Drive Change in the Legal Sector in 2017
Relentless disruption, change and innovation are once again the key themes for lawyers this year. Increasingly sophisticated technologies along with pressures from clients, employees and regulatory systems are pushing firms…
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3 Ways Self-Service Contracts Can Benefit Your Organisation
Self-service contract creation uses the wonders of document automation to reimagine the contract creation process. Forget bottlenecks within your legal department – self-service contract creation means anyone in your organisation…
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Should Your Firm Join the Gig Economy?
A career in the legal sector has traditionally offered only two distinct paths: private practice or in-house counsel. In recent years, however, lawyers have forged a new path: freelancing. These…
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A New Age for the Commonwealth Law Reports
They’re the reports that lawyers become familiar with on day one of law school. The Commonwealth Law Reports (CLRs) are synonymous with Australia’s common law system, being the authorised reports…
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4 Things Innovative Law Firms do Differently
Technological advancement and innovation have been two of the most crucial trends driving change in the legal sector recently – they are key for law firms intent on growing, staying…
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Future-Proofing Your In-House Legal Team
When it comes to planning for the future, in-house counsel experience a different world than their law firm counterparts. Flatter hierarchical structures may mean a more challenging climb for ambitious…
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