Sydney Peace Prize embraces new life as an independent foundation in 2026
LSJ Online speaks to the Sydney Peace Foundation’s Executive Director about the Sydney Peace Prize and the foundation’s focus for the year ahead.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Ten laws that need to change in 2015
There are many laws across the state and the country that are subject to the scrutiny of the legal profession. Key legal professionals give their…
By Klara Major and Jane Southward - 35 min read
The perks of going rural
One in five NSW-based law firms is in the country, according to the 2013 Profile of the Solicitors of NSW, prepared by Urbis for the…
By LSJ Team - 7 min read
Lost in translation
When it comes to communication, there is one thing lawyers don’t want to hear: they’re not very good at it. CLAIRE CHAFFEY examines why now…
By Claire Chaffey - 11 min read
One day this cloud could lift
Few individuals possess the intellect, depth of experience, character and charm so warmly and freely shared by The Hon. Michael Kirby.
By Claire Chaffey - 13 min read
The Optimist: what’s next for Elizabeth Broderick?
Gender inequality is still alive in Australian workplaces and law firms are in the perfect place to change things, says Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick.
By Jane Southward - 10 min read
Tragedy and triumph
For Sharon Cook, the outgoing managing partner of Henry Davis York, personal tragedy has spawned a strength of character that has propelled her to great…
By Julie McCrossin - 9 min read
A rose by any other name
For new state Attorney-General Brad Hazzard, the renaming of the Department of Attorney-General and Justice is a hollow exercise that does nothing to diminish his…
By Claire Chaffey - 5 min read