How to enjoy your free time
It might seem like an optional extra when you’re pursuing a legal career, but free time can be the difference between health and illness.By definition,…
By Angela Tufvesson - 5 min read
A robust and surprising career
Sandy Godfrey was a boutique winemaker long before he was a lawyer. He tells that crushing grapes with his kids still offers a welcome escape…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 1 min read
No run-of-the-mill career
Jen Brown was working in private practice when she took up running. Step by step, she ended up on a path she never could have…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 6 min read
Penning a new chapter
Human rights solicitor Stewart Levitt spends his career speaking up for others, but in a new poetry collection he proudly tells his own story. He…
By Amy Dale - 4 min read
Doing it for the kids
Barrister-turned-filmmaker Darren Mort has used his experience in law and the entertainment industry to create a powerful short film that all family lawyers should see….
By Amy Dale - 3 min read
Carving a new line
Intellectual property lawyer Matt Ward has conquered three of Alaska’s most intimidating peaks – on a snowboard.Stress is part of the job for most solicitors….
By Kirrily Schwarz - 2 min read
Water baby
MinterEllison’s Emily Miers will swim the English Channel to raise money for research into children’s brain cancer.Those sailing across the English Channel this month can…
By Tia Singh - 1 min read
Chasing the exotic
Cara Ghassemian has combined her work as a lawyer with a side hustle in tourism.Cara Ghassemian has combined her work as a lawyer with a…
By Melissa Coade - 1 min read
Class act
Meet Suzie Miller, a lawyer and multi-award-winning playwright.Suzie Miller quit her job at the Shopfront Youth Legal Centre for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the…
By Melissa Coade - 1 min read
Striking a balance
Whether on the hockey pitch or in a courtroom, Kalindi Commerford is someone you want on your team. The 26-year-old Hockeyroo has played nearly 30…
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
Law with a comedy Chaser
LSJ catches up with comedian and lawyer Julian Morrow to chat about his new business combining educational seminars with alcohol.GST had just been introduced, Windows…
By Kate Allman - 1 min read