Pursuing purposeful careers in commercial law
Commercial lawyers increasingly say they’re striving for careers with purpose, but what that looks like varies widely. Finding one’s purpose is an exercise in self-reflection.
Nailing a new punchline
Comedian Alice Fraser tests her jokes on live audiences. Why? As she explains throwing half-baked one-liners at a lone person is a terrible way to…
Racing towards a career in law
Rohan Browning made his Olympic debut on the 100m track in Tokyo, clocking the second-fastest time an Australian has ever run. However, the sprinter and…
Stepping towards a brighter future
Mental health is one of the core issues affecting Indigenous youth in custody. We tell how one passionate Indigenous NRL player is making a difference.
First comes law, then comes marriage
Linda Dalton’s first career love was practising law in small regional firms. Three years ago, however, she committed to another: helping couples to marry. She…
Getting to the heart of the matter
Symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety affect us all from time to time. But this lawyer found a solution he’s keen to share with others.
Racing towards a new course
One word to describe Elizabeth Lambert? Multifaceted. The elite skier, business co-owner, lawyer and Army Reserve Captain tells us she’s never one to back away…
Striking the right note
Working from home is one thing, says Sally London. Composing a jazz track with a 16-piece band, all recording from home, is a different challenge…
Case for a country practice
Sweat, dust, and the smell of 2,500-odd cattle aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for lawyer Alexandra Long, the combination has a special kind of…
An unprecedented gap year
Ashurst lawyer Sara Lane planned to take a year off work in 2020 to explore as much of South America as possible. COVID-19 ensured she…
Dancing through culture and change
Keerthi Ravi never used to tell her friends what she got up to after school. Looking back, however she is incredibly proud of her achievements.