Cultural connections

Combining elements of his old and new homes underpins the success of Australia’s first practising Portuguese lawyer.

The art of justice

Terri Janke’s passion for protecting the rights of Indigenous artists helped her develop a thriving law career.

A day in the life of… Cathie Armour

Cathie Armour, a commissioner at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), talks about her work.

A perfectly executed trial

Senior Crown Prosecutor Mark Tedeschi AM QC explains why his latest book sheds light on a hero all lawyers should know about.

A life in the law

Judge Scarlett believes there has been a deterioration in standards of litigation in recent years. He points to complaints about the lack of professionalism, the…

Fighting for our rule book

The new Dean of Law at UNSW, Professor George Williams, AO, has big plans for the university. He wants it to have a greater presence…

Constellation of successes

Ocean racer and navigator Adrienne Cahalan has honed winning teams on the water and uses the lessons learned in her law practice.

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.

A woman of influence

Jennifer Robinson, legal adviser to Julian Assange and the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, is Director of Legal Advocacy for the Bertha Foundation where…

Beating around the bush

The realities of regional, rural and remote legal practice are usually good, sometimes bad, and often surprising.