UK family lawyers launch mental health resource for divorce clients

The tool includes a guide for identifying and engaging with clients struggling with mental health

Bankruptcy attorney Jamie Sprayregen departs Kirkland & Ellis for Hilco Global

He built Kirkland's corporate restructuring practice from its inception in 1990

DLA Piper bolsters US-Africa practice with Kalidou Gadio as new co-chair

He dedicated 27 years of his career to the African Development Bank

Lander & Rogers launches workplace law elective at QUT

This marks the first time in many years that workplace law was included in an undergrad curriculum

CE Family Law's Louise Hunter had an Erin Brockovich for a grandma

Hunter finds it an achievement to be able to help clients beyond giving legal advice

WFW picks up win at 2024 Australian ADR Awards

The firm's ADR practice was honoured at the ceremony held last Friday

Three additions enhance G+T's partnership

One partner transitioned from a GC stint at UniSuper while two are returnees to the firm

American Bar Association releases guidance to prevent conflict with unretained clients

The guide helps lawyers deal with prospective clients who ultimately do not engage the lawyer

UK bar survey reveals one in five pupils face bullying and discrimination

The findings show ongoing challenges in fostering an inclusive environment across the legal sector

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Hunter finds it an achievement to be able to help clients beyond giving legal advice

Rebecca Baggiano finds that those who don't fit traditional views of a leader are often overlooked

As a leader, Cathy Reynolds is focused on collaboration

Rebecca McCaughan also discusses the need to keep up with tech in a world being transformed by it

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Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

The leading organisations supporting the legal profession in Australia and NZ for 2023

35 legal service providers were named as the best support partners the profession could have

Don't miss the chance to be a top service provider

Legal vendors across Australia and New Zealand only have until Friday to put themselves forward

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Why unlimited time off is a 'giant pain in the neck'