Since 2008, Annabelle Williams has been a competitor, a lawyer, and now a commentator at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.When LSJ speaks with Annabelle Williams,…
By Cat Woods - 6 min read
Josephine Pignataro is a member of the Law Society of NSW’s Elder Law and Succession Committee. She will be speaking at the Specialist Conference Conference…
By Wendy Yang - 4 min read
“I think as Australians we are a rights-minded people in a broad sense”, the outgoing President of the Australian Human Rights Commission tells LSJ.The President…
By Amy Dale - 6 min read
Geoffrey Robertson QC is founder and head of the Doughty Street Chambers, the UK’s leading human rights practice.Geoffrey Robertson QC is founder and head of…
By Julie McCrossin - 1 min read
For new Law Society of NSW president John Eades, 2015 will be about ethics, service and learning.For new Law Society of NSW president John Eades,…
By Claire Chaffey - 1 min read
Law and business are a good mix, says Josh Sparks, whose paleo cafes are thriving.Law and business are a good mix, says Josh Sparks, whose…
By Jane Southward - 1 min read
Art provides a wonderful balance for this lawyer who was thrilled to be named as a finalist in this year’s Archibald Prize.Art provides a wonderful…
By Dominic Rolfe - 1 min read
Maithri Panagoda is a personal injury lawyer and partner at Carroll & O’Dea. He hangs his suit coat – and his work problems – on a hook…
By Jane Southward - 4 min read
Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has endured unspeakable violence and indignity in her quest for justice.Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has endured unspeakable…
By Craig Sisterson - 2 min read
In 1976, a 19-year-old Richard Shakenovsky found himself in the South African police force, doing his mandatory national service.In 1976, a 19-year-old Richard Shakenovsky found…
By Jane Southward - 1 min read
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ITS 150-YEAR HISTORY, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has appointed a woman, Dr Helen Durham, as the…
By Julie McCrossin - 2 min read