Erin Gough on the superpower of storytelling and representation
A lawyer by day, an award-winning author by night: the same themes that underlie Gough’s work in law also underpin her fictional worlds
By Cat Woods - 5 min read
A day in the life of… Colleen Kerr
Two floors below the courtroom in the John Madison Tower in Sydney sits a 15-year-old girl who is giving evidence via CCTV in a sexual…
By Jane Southward - 3 min read
A day in the life of… Sue Dawson
A thoracic physician who sent a patient with serious respiratory problems for “esoteric lung massage”. A GP who prescribed high levels of the pain killer,…
By Jane Southward - 2 min read
A day in the life of… Vlad Vishney
Vlad Vishney, a construction-disputes specialist at Mills Oakley, has had a varied career that serves him well in his present roles.
By Jane Southward - 2 min read
A day in the life of… Annabelle Bennett AO SC
Annabelle Bennett shares about her thoughts about priorities after stepping down from the Federal Court
By Jane Southward - 2 min read
A day in the life of… John Cox
When John Cox greets you wearing a striped blazer, jeans, open neck shirt, shiny sneakers and an equally casual handshake, you quickly realise the legal…
By Jane Southward - 2 min read
A day in the life of… Lisa Flynn
With the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse wrapped up and advocates waiting for the bill on the redress scheme to pass…
By Jane Southward - 2 min read
A day in the life of… Christine Morgan
As head of the Butterfly Foundation, Christine Morgan uses her legal skills to advocate for better services, research and knowledge of mental illnesses.
By Jane Southward - 2 min read
A day in the life of… John Bui
John Bui, a sole practitioner at Canley Vale in Sydney’s southwest, is proud to be proving his parents wrong about the legal profession.
By Jane Southward - 2 min read
A day in the life of… Rebecca Harper
Rebecca Harper, a care and protection solicitor at Harpers Legal, Newcastle says her work is all about putting the needs of children first.
By Jane Southward - 2 min read
A day in the life of… Amber Matthews
Amber Matthews is Sydney office managing partner and General Counsel for DLA Piper. Her career has been shaped by hard work and lucky timing.
By Jane Southward - 2 min read