All about the bass

Enamoured by the size of the double bass, Lucy Zheng started playing the instrument at age 11. She tells how performing with two orchestras brings…

Lessons on wheels

David Jones, partner and head of Baker & McKenzie’s Sydney Real Estate Group, tells of the power of pushing yourself beyond limits and giving up…

Comfort through commitment

Saranpaal Calais works hard to promote his religion’s values among young Sikhs. How does he balance his law commitments with community service?

A test of endurance

For litigation lawyer and arbitrator Tim Griffiths, penning his first novel about legendary Australian photographer Frank Hurley was an exercise in patience, creativity and passion.

Brush with the law

Art provides a wonderful balance for this lawyer who was thrilled to be named as a finalist in this year’s Archibald Prize.

A lyrical lawyer

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…

A life inspired by Mandela

In 1976, a 19-year-old Richard Shakenovsky found himself in the South African police force, doing his mandatory national service.