The grit of Paralympic gold medallist and lawyer Annabelle Williams
Since 2008, Annabelle Williams has been a competitor, a lawyer, and now a commentator at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
By Cat Woods - 6 min read
A precious gift: The importance of constitutional recognition
Mark Leibler answers LSJ’s questions about his views on constitutional recognition. Leibler co-chaired both the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians and the…
By Mark Leibler - 7 min read
Locked in, locked out: The life of vulnerable prisoners
For the most vulnerable people in the justice system, social and economic factors can converge to make conditions unbearable when they are in prison, and…
By Danielle Kutchel - 9 min read![[image] steps leading down to the beach at Port Macquarie](https://lsj.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tayal-cunning-header-380x280.jpg)
Ten thousand hours: A pathway to law in the regions
In-house lawyer Tayla Cunning is discovering the benefits of practising law in the regions – particularly as a local.
By Ruby Kraner-Tucci - 5 min read
Gun possession: No safety catch for domestic violence victims
Policies and protocols in NSW on gun possession by domestic violence perpetrators are not hitting the mark.
By Cat Woods - 9 min read![[image] drawing of people stealing contents of books to illustrate publishing law](https://lsj.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/publishing-law-for-web-380x280.jpg)
Contracts, copyright and licensing: The ins and outs of publishing law
An Arts Law Centre of Australia lawyer discusses how publishing law operates to protect authors, and what further protections are needed.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Legal Aid NSW’s Refugee Service unties the knots
In Refugee Week, Legal Aid NSW’s Refugee Service launched a children’s book designed to make refugees aware of its services: support in all legal areas…
By Avril Janks - 9 min read![[image] horse rider jumping over obstacle to illustrate equine law](https://lsj.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/equine-law-header-pic-380x280.jpg)
A long ride: Finding a career in equine law
The journey of Leah Manning from horse lover to equestrian to police officer to property law to equine law, and her ongoing work to combat…
By Mark Dapin - 7 min read
On the world stage: How a young lawyer is making the Women’s World Cup happen
Behind the scenes of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia-New Zealand 2023 with Head of Legal, Emily Jackson.
By Dominic Rolfe - 6 min read
Coming home: a legal advocate’s professional and personal return
Taking up the role of principal solicitor with Legal Aid at Port Macquarie has been a professional and personal journey back home for Emma Smallwood.
By Jennifer Cowley - 8 min read
In full sail: In-house counsel in a coastal town
Solicitor Cicely Sylow had to re-invent herself when she moved to a regional area from Sydney, leaving private practice for a role as in-house counsel….
By Avril Janks - 9 min read