A sole practitioner’s career can be very rewarding and fulfilling. But what happens when you’re ready to step down? If you haven’t thought about succession planning and future-proofing your practice,…
Read moreThe Legal Evolution of Same-Sex Marriage Rights
With the US and other nations finally legalising same-sex marriage and the potential for a plebiscite in Australia’s near future, the tide appears to be turning towards same-sex marriage rights…
Read moreHow Does Your Emotional Intelligence and Thinking Style Impact You?
A high level of emotional intelligence is vital for any lawyer, but how does your EQ and thinking style combine to make you an effective practitioner? Firms striving to distinguish…
Read moreDo You Need a Virtual Assistant?
Would you like to spend more time practising law and growing your business and less time attending to mundane administrative chores? Hiring a virtual assistant may be just the thing…
Read moreWhat’s the Forecast for the Insurance Industry?
As insurers grapple with tough new regulatory and business environments resulting from the financial crisis, and the October AILA National Conference 2015 approaches, what’s the forecast for the insurance industry?…
Read moreWhat Lawyers Need to Survive in this Age of Smart Technology
As successive generations of smart technology take over more complex legal tasks, there is speculation that computers may render lawyers obsolete one day. So how can lawyers utilise new technologies…
Read more4 Steps to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence
It takes more than a high IQ to be a good lawyer. Your emotional intelligence has a marked impact on your ability to build strong client relationships, manage occupational stress…
Read more5 Exit Strategy Tips for Legal Professionals
With the baby-boomer generation of senior lawyers and partners on their way to retirement, one of the topical issues surfacing in the legal regulatory landscape is effective succession and exit…
Read moreDetermining the Right Law Firm Compensation Model
A successful law firm that wants to retain client satisfaction and its talented team while at the same time achieving sustainable growth and increasing revenue needs to find an effective,…
Read moreLawyers Practice Manual Victoria Celebrates 30 Years
As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Lawyers Practice Manual Victoria we celebrate the rich history of the service and the tenets upon which it was founded as a…
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