Podcast appearances and mentions of Clayton Utz

Thinking about investing in Australia? This episode of Trust and Trade dives into Australia's sweeping new merger control reforms and their impact on foreign investment. Antitrust partner Kirsten Webb and Department of Treasury's (AUS) Annalisa Heger break down the changes, from mandatory filings to faster reviews, and how they interact with existing foreign investment controls. Stay ahead of the curve and learn what these updates mean for global investors! With special guests: Kirsten Webb, Partner, Clayton Utz and Annalisa Heger, Senior Adviser, Department of the Treasury (AUS) Hosted by: Anant Raut

In this episode, we dive into the complexities of insolvency in the property and construction sector with special guest Jonathon McRostie, Special Counsel in Clayton Utz's Restructuring and Insolvency team. We explore key terms and definitions - liquidation, bankruptcy, receivership, DOCA, safe harbour provisions, and directors' duties - breaking down what they mean for businesses and individuals in the industry. Jonathon shares insights on what's happening on the ground, the challenges currently facing the sector, as well as the critical lessons stakeholders need to be aware of to navigate financial distress effectively.Based in Melbourne, Jonathon specialises in complex litigation, with a focus on corporate insolvency and reconstruction matters. He advises insolvency practitioners, banks, company officers and creditors on a broad range of commercial litigation issues. Recognised as "One to Watch" in Insolvency and Reorganisation Law and Litigation (Best Lawyers Australia), Jonathon brings a wealth of expertise in navigating financial challenges in the property and construction space.Tune in for expert insights on the evolving insolvency landscape and what industry players need to know.EPISODE LINKSJonathon McRostie Clayton Utz We'd love your feedback, send us a message today.LET'S CONNECT SubscribeInstagram Website LinkedIn Email > podcast@charterkc.com.au This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. This podcast is not intended to replace or supplement professional investment, financial or legal advice. Please seek professional advice based upon your personal circumstances. The views expressed by our podcast guests may not represent those of Charter Keck Cramer. This podcast may not be copied, reproduced, republished or posted in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Charter Keck Cramer.

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss local hacks and the rise of a whole new ransomware evolution. Clayton Utz's Brenton Steenkamp and Debevoise & Plimpton's Luke Dembosky also join in to talk about executive risk and governance. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with a discussion of a fascinating example of data exposure involving a major Australian taxi company and catch up on the local threat landscape. The pair then talk about the continuing fallout of a very unserious Trump administration and how one of the most important officials serving the White House is using his personal email for important government business. Finally, Hollingworth welcomes two guests to the podcast. Luke Dembosky has been a US federal prosecutor, diplomat in Moscow, and Department of Justice deputy chief. Alongside Clayton Utz partner Brenton Steenkamp, the trio explore emerging executive risks and the challenges of the modern cyber security landscape Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss local hacks and the rise of a whole new ransomware evolution. Clayton Utz's Brenton Steenkamp and Debevoise & Plimpton's Luke Dembosky also join in to talk about executive risk and governance. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with a discussion of a fascinating example of data exposure involving a major Australian taxi company and catch up on the local threat landscape. The pair then talk about the continuing fallout of a very unserious Trump administration and how one of the most important officials serving the White House is using his personal email for important government business. Finally, Hollingworth welcomes two guests to the podcast. Luke Dembosky has been a US federal prosecutor, diplomat in Moscow, and Department of Justice deputy chief. Alongside Clayton Utz partner Brenton Steenkamp, the trio explore emerging executive risks and the challenges of the modern cyber security landscape Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team

Energy and resources is, and will continue to be, an incredibly busy practice area. Here, a BigLaw partner reflects on what it's like to work in this space, what the future might hold, and how those coming through can succeed. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Clayton Utz partner Susan Taylor about her journey as a lawyer and why she finds energy and resources to be such an exciting space to work in, why it intersects with so many other practice areas right now, and the current day-to-day experience of those working in this space. Taylor also delves into how busy energy and resources work is, how such work will ramp up during the course of 2025 (regardless of the federal election outcome), what constitutes best practice when advising clients, the trends she's anticipating in the coming months, why taking a holistic approach to such work is essential, what it means to be a good lawyer in this space, and her advice to those wanting to transition to energy and resources practices.  

The countercyclical practice area of restructuring and insolvency has experienced a hugely busy calendar year, with the volume of work not expected to dissipate anytime soon. With that is coming renewed interest from the emerging generation for such legal work, says one BigLaw partner. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Clayton Utz partner Maria O'Brien about her longstanding interest in restructuring and insolvency, how and why practising in this space feeds into one's sense of self as a lawyer, responding to various market conditions, and why corporate insolvency has “really taken off this year”. O'Brien also discusses how regulatory scrutiny and parliamentary inquiries are impacting the landscape, the sectors that are being hit hardest and why, the experience of lawyers in this space in recent times, why new lawyers are more interested in working in restructuring and insolvency, and how to ensure best practice for clients in such interesting yet challenging times. If you like this episode, show your support by  rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

This week the new 'right to disconnect' came into effect, changing the way workplaces can engage with employees outside of normal working hours.Amanda Lyras, partner in the Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety team at Clayton Utz, talks to Sean Aylmer about what businesses need to do to comply with the new rules.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Wade Northausen is a third-generation farmer involved in agricultural politics and fighting for farmers for 40 years. He was President of the West Goulburn branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation/United Dairy Farmers Victoria and formed Southern Basin Communities in 2019 to fight against the corrupt Murray-Darling Basin Plan which is destroying our farmers and food supply as well as the environment which it's supposed to protect. Following oppressive government policies in the name of COVID, Wade created Billboard Battalion to bring a new platform of honest and credible information to help save lives and expose the government attacks on the Australian people.   GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr Rocco Loiacono, is a Senior Lecturer at the Curtin Law School. He is also a writer and translator. Earlier in his career, he spent a decade practicing as a lawyer with Clayton Utz, one of Australia's top law firms. As well as SkyNews.com.au, he regularly contributes opinion pieces, specialising in politics, freedom and the rule of law, to The Daily Telegraph, The Herald Sun and The Australian. 

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Clayton Utz, we reflect on how cyber security and data privacy will, in the future, impact every point of professional life and thus require more forward-looking approaches. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz partner and head of cyber and data governance Brenton Steenkamp to discuss how and why he ended up in cyber, why the work is so purposeful and meaningful for him, what Clayton Utz offers clients in this space, and why the BigLaw firm is investing heavily in cyber. Steenkamp also details what a day in the life of a cyber partner looks like, whether it is becoming more difficult to work in the cyber space, the indisputable need for preparation, getting into the head of threat actors in order to better serve clients, what conversations with clients typically look like, building resilience, flexing one's muscles, and the opportunities for cyber practitioners moving forward. To learn more about Clayton Utz's work in this space, click here.

Caitlin McConnel has had a vocational journey unlike any other, having served as a Federal Court judge's associate and now working at Clayton Utz while also being a sixth-generation farmer and working on her family's property in regional Queensland. Her two vocations give her a unique perspective on law, national needs, and what's needed moving forward. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Clayton Utz senior associate Caitlin McConnel about her journey in law to date, how she became involved in her family's farming work and business, how she balances farm work with legal work, and what lawyers can learn from farmers. McConnel also delves into the myriad agricultural issues and challenges she sees both on the land and in her work, what is needed to address such matters moving forward, her perception of ever-increasing climate litigation and work in the natural capital markets space, and serving the community both as a farmer and as a legal professional. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Australian authorities continue to crack down on multinational companies it believes are trying to avoid Australian taxes—and a recent court ruling against PepsiCo Inc. gives them a tough weapon. A judge ruled in November that sales of beverage concentrate from a Singapore Pepsi affiliate to an Australian Pepsi bottler also effectively included royalties for the use of Pepsi trademarks and intellectual property that the company should have been taxed on. But for the first time, the judge also blessed the use of Australia's “diverted profits tax,” or DPT, which slams companies with a 40% tax rate if they're orchestrating their transactions to obtain tax benefits. PepsiCo, which is appealing the ruling, didn't have to pay the DPT itself, since the judge ruled that royalty withholding taxes apply to it instead. But the harsh tax could be used against other big multinationals that rely on trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property as a key part of their business, like pharmaceutical and technology companies. Bloomberg Tax senior reporter Michael Rapoport spoke with Angela Wood, a partner at Clayton Utz in Melbourne, about the PepsiCo ruling, its potential effects, and what companies should do to cope with it. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

On today's show, Dr Rocco Loiacono discusses the ARC Alliance for Responsible Citizenship.  GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr Rocco Loiacono, is a Senior Lecturer at the Curtin Law School. He is also a writer and translator. Earlier in his career, he spent a decade practicing as a lawyer with Clayton Utz, one of Australia's top law firms. As well as SkyNews.com.au, he regularly contributes opinion pieces, specialising in politics, freedom and the rule of law, to The Daily Telegraph, The Herald Sun and The Australian.

In this episode of The Crafty Show podcast, Ben White, founder of Crafty Counsel, speaks with Stephanie-Kate Bratton, General Counsel at AgriFutures, Australia.Stephanie's journey as a lawyer began in Sydney, Australia, where she worked as a lawyer at Clayton Utz and stayed for several years, honing her legal skills. However, her story took a fascinating turn in 2016 when she decided to transition from private practice to in-house lawyering. She relocated across the globe to join Amazon in Seattle as corporate counsel. In the midst of her career and far from home, Stephanie battled kidney disease, and in a surprising turn of events, she found herself unexpectedly pregnant. Missing home, she moved back to Sydney with Amazon in 2020 before taking on her current role as General Counsel at AgriFutures.During the course of this conversation, Stephanie speaks about health issues, hidden disabilities, life in a different country, and her book, “My Mummy is a Lawyer," which brilliantly simplifies the diverse roles of lawyers, using concepts that little ones can understand. The book has not only created a sense of community and connection among working mothers but has also highlighted the importance of embracing the multifaceted roles that mothers play.Join the Crafty Counsel Community to discover a space where in-house legal professionals can find joy, insight, and connection. Register for the Crafty Counsel Community for free.

In Principle of Charity on the Couch, Lloyd has an unfiltered conversation with the guests, throws them curveballs, and gets into the personal side of Principle of Charity.Tim DeanTim Dean is Senior Philosopher at The Ethics Centre, where he works to promote ethics in public and professional spheres. He has a Doctorate in philosophy from the University of New South Wales on the evolution of human nature and specialises in ethics, critical thinking and public philosophy. He is an Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney and the author of How We Became Human: And Why We Need to Change published by Pan Macmillan. Tim received the Australasian Association of Philosophy Media Professionals' Award for his work on philosophy in public. He has delivered keynotes and workshops across Australia and the Asia Pacific for the likes of TEDx, Facebook, Commonwealth Bank, Aesop, Clayton Utz, the Art Gallery of NSW, the Sydney Opera House and the University of Sydney. Danielle HarveyDanielle Harvey is a curator, creative producer and director. Danielle works across festivals, live performance, talks, installation and digital spaces, creating layered programs that connect deeply with audiences. She is currently Festival Director of the infamous FESTIVAL OF DANGEROUS IDEAS and Director of the line-blurring theatrical events company Dancing Giant Productions. Danielle was creator of BINGEFEST (a festival celebrating digital culture) and ANTIDOTE (a festival of ideas and action), and co-creator of ALL ABOUT WOMEN (a feminist festival). She was the co-creator and originating director of the award-winning immersive experience A MIDNIGHT VISIT. Her latest immersive work ETERNITYLAND created a theatrical ‘playground' to rave reviews. Past roles include Head of Contemporary Performance at Sydney Opera House, the Festival Executive Producer of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras and the Director of Engagement for The Ethics Centre.Your hosts are Lloyd Vogelman and Emile Sherman. This podcast is proud to partner with The Ethics Centre.Find Lloyd @LloydVogelman on Linked inFind Emile @EmileSherman on Linked In and Twitter.This Podcast is Produced by Jonah Primo and Danielle HarveyFind Jonah at jonahprimo.com or @JonahPrimo on Instagram Find Danielle at danielleharvey.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we go back to basics and look at the practical ways of communicating the principle of charity and how certain behaviours over time have been developed for social cohesion, even when we don't all agree. With our special guests – moral philosopher Dr Tim Dean and festival director Danielle Harvey – we have a wide-ranging discussion on what communicating in good faith looks like, what bad faith is, and how to navigate tricky topics. We discuss ways to have hard conversations – be that in person, in events, in podcasts or even in lecture theatres. This takes us to the role of morality, behavioural evolution, and outrage. What do we have in our toolkit that we can use to solve the problems of how to live together peacefully? And just how do you communicate your view or knowledge in a way that can be understood while inviting challenge in a respectful manner? This episode introduces our new partnership with The Ethics Centre, a not for profit organisation who works to bring ethics to the centre of everyday life. We have joined forces, aligned by an intent to bring curiosity and generosity to conversations about the tough topics in our world. Dr Tim Dean is the senior philosopher at The Ethics Centre. We introduce Danielle Harvey, our new podcast producer who is also festival director of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, which is presented by The Ethics Centre. Tim DeanTim Dean is Senior Philosopher at The Ethics Centre, where he works to promote ethics in public and professional spheres. He has a Doctorate in philosophy from the University of New South Wales on the evolution of human nature and specialises in ethics, critical thinking and public philosophy. He is an Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney and the author of How We Became Human: And Why We Need to Change published by Pan Macmillan. Tim received the Australasian Association of Philosophy Media Professionals' Award for his work on philosophy in public. He has delivered keynotes and workshops across Australia and the Asia Pacific for the likes of TEDx, Facebook, Commonwealth Bank, Aesop, Clayton Utz, the Art Gallery of NSW, the Sydney Opera House and the University of Sydney. Danielle HarveyDanielle Harvey is a curator, creative producer and director. Danielle works across festivals, live performance, talks, installation and digital spaces, creating layered programs that connect deeply with audiences. She is currently Festival Director of the infamous FESTIVAL OF DANGEROUS IDEAS and Director of the line-blurring theatrical events company Dancing Giant Productions. Danielle was creator of BINGEFEST (a festival celebrating digital culture) and ANTIDOTE (a festival of ideas and action), and co-creator of ALL ABOUT WOMEN (a feminist festival). She was the co-creator and originating director of the award-winning immersive experience A MIDNIGHT VISIT. Her latest immersive work ETERNITYLAND created a theatrical ‘playground' to rave reviews. Past roles include Head of Contemporary Performance at Sydney Opera House, the Festival Executive Producer of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras and the Director of Engagement for The Ethics Centre.Your hosts are Lloyd Vogelman and Emile Sherman. This podcast is proud to partner with The Ethics Centre.Find Lloyd @LloydVogelman on Linked inFind Emile @EmileSherman on Linked In and Twitter.This Podcast is Produced by Jonah Primo and Danielle HarveyFind Jonah at jonahprimo.com or @JonahPrimo on Instagram Find Danielle at danielleharvey.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you interested in a big firm with a small firm feel and benefitting from firm-wide knowledge sharing?If so, today's episode is perfect for you. In this episode we sat down with the two fantastic graduates from Clayton Utz to chat all about their graduate program and their tips for graduate success. Together we chatted about their unique culture, focus on collaboration and how their grads feel like they have a real friendship with the people they work with. Listen in to this episode with your hosts – Neeharika Palachanda and Paige Carter to hear about life behind the grind as a grad at Clayton Utz.But wait! There's more!Follow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on InstagramFollow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on LinkedInFollow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on FacebookGet in touch:Say hello at behindthegrind@btgmedia.com.au

Welcome to a special "recorded live" episode of the wigs!  The Wigs were invited to attend and live record an episode at the Australian Criminal Law Congress 2023 in Byron Bay. Emmanuel and Jim were unfortunately unavailable, so Felicity and Stephen teamed up with guest wig NSW Public Defender Paul Coady to live record the episode before an audience of lawyers from across Australia. The topic for the episode is "Reform of public criminal prosecutions in Australia, the Sofronoff Inquiry and its aftermath". Felicity Stephen and Paul discuss the key issues and findings of the inquiry and work through what its implications might be. The Conference was hosted by Hugo Law and the keynote speaker was Justice Edelman of the High Court of Australia. A big thank you to Hugo Law and particularly Karen Espinar for reaching out with the invitation. The conference was a big success and The Wigs encourage listeners to consider the conference in future years. A big thanks also to Paul Coady for being a guest wig. A bit about Paul. He began his legal career as a commercial solicitor at Clayton Utz, but turned toward criminal law after an internship with the Innocence Project in New Orleans. He has been at the NSW Bar since 2008 and was appointed a public defender in 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, we explore the myriad fiscal considerations for law firm partners across various stages of their careers and how best they can look after themselves. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Commonwealth Private's national director of professional services, Alen Sirol, and Clayton Utz's former chief executive partner, Bruce Cooper, about the importance of financial guidance across the life cycle for law firm partners, why such considerations are so critical, whether the legal profession does a good enough job of communicating the need for good fiscal management and navigating fluctuating market challenges at various intervals of one's career. The trio delve into the factors for consideration when one is aspiring to the partnership, becoming a new equity partner, transitioning to a senior partner, and once one has exited a firm partnership. The group also discusses the importance of proactivity, practical steps that must be taken, and broader advice for partners of all stripes. To learn more about Commonwealth Private, click here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

How to make things fairer for women without discriminating against men? Big law firms are grappling with the same problem as Barbie.  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #1: Shoring up Australia's food security With an increasing population placing more demand on the agriculture sector, food security is a growing issue around the world. On this episode of Better Agriculture, we dive into Australia's role in feeding the world, as well as making nutritious food affordable and accessible here at home. Show notes Our host Ed Gannon is joined by Warren Inwood, Managing Director for Bayer Crop Science Australia & New Zealand, and Caitlin McConnel, Chair of the Future Farmers' Network to discuss: • [01:24] Bayer Crop Science Australia's current focus on increasing Australia's rate of innovation. • [03:31] Warren and Caitlin's farming experiences. • [06:58] What is food security, and where does Australia sit on the issue? • [12:56] What is the parliamentary inquiry into food security in Australia and what submissions did Warren and Caitlin make? • [23:31] Climate change litigation and the impact of climate change on food security. • [28:57] Views on inflation and its impact on food security in Australia. • [34:45] The opportunities for digital agriculture to help improve food security in Australia. • [37:44] What do Warren and Caitlin want to see out of the parliamentary inquiry into food security in Australia, and what needs to happen to improve food security domestically and in the region. Guest details Warren Inwood is the head of Bayer's Crop Science Division in Australia and New Zealand. Born and raised in Bathurst, Warren has spent most of his career in ag science and technology. Having worked around the world South Africa, Europe and Singapore, Warren can now bring a global perspective on ag innovation back to his local roots. He is passionate about investing in local agriculture, including spending time on his farm in Wagga. Caitlin McConnel is a Senior Associate at Clayton Utz, specialising in agricultural legislation and policy, focusing on food and water law, and climate change litigation. She is currently a Non-Executive Director & Chair of the Future Farmers Network, a Board Member of RRR Women, and a member of the National Farmers' Federation Young Farmers' Council. Caitlin is also a sixth-generation grazier whose passion for agriculture stems from her work on her family's historical property, which produces beef cattle in Toogoolawah, Queensland. Resources and further information: • Read more about the parliamentary inquiry into food security in Australia here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House/Agriculture/FoodsecurityinAustrali • Read Bayer Australia's submission into the parliamentary inquiry on food security here: https://www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStore.ashx?id=f4635073-bcf6-4b49-ac6e-905cae510bdb&subId=728200 • Read Caitlin McConnel's submission into the parliamentary inquiry on food security here: https://www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStore.ashx?id=1773b48c-1d61-47ee-8e2b-09db1130e51a&subId=728162 • Rome Declaration on World Food Security, providing an initial definition of food security here: https://www.fao.org/3/w3613e/w3613e00.htm • The Australian Institute of Family Studies 2020 paper on ‘Understanding food insecurity in Australia' here: https://aifs.gov.au/resources/policy-and-practice-papers/understanding-food-insecurity-australia • Read more about the UK's independent review into its food system, ‘The National Food Strategy: Independent Review' here: https://www.nationalfoodstrategy.org/ • Read more about FieldView – a new digital agriculture tool that supports foods security here: https://www.crop.bayer.com.au/products/fieldview

AI - in the form of ChatGPT - has taken off in recent months, with individuals and businesses using the platform to create content. But who actually owns AI output?Simon Newcomb, Technology and Intellectual Property Partner at Clayton Utz, talks to Sean Aylmer about the wide range of issues businesses need to consider when it comes to AI and ChatGPT.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After initially refusing to confirm or deny whether a re-elected Liberal NSW government would privatise Sydney Water, Premier Perrottet later denied there were plans to do so. But, after that denial, 2GB's Chris O'Keefe broke the news that confidential documents prepared by Clayton Utz and KPMG indicated the NSW Liberal government actively considered the privatisation of a key water plant at Kemps Creek in Western Sydney. Deb Smith asked Angus McFarland, Secretary of the NSW branch of the Australian Services Union which represents Sydney Water workers, what can we believe? If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can leave an audio comment about our show, which may be added to one of our podcasts. This episode was first broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM and published as a podcast on 17th March 2023. Apply to be a guest on our show. Join a union - 1300 486 466 or join online. Join BMUC. Rights, Rorts and Rants is broadcast from 4pm to 6pm on 89.1FM or can be live streamed from rbm.org.au. Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to, and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded. Disclaimer: We seek a range of perspectives but that means that views expressed in these podcasts are not necessarily endorsed by the Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightsrortsandrants/message

Dr Alistair is my Uncle, friend & mentor. I hope you enjoy this unfiltered conversation about finding the meaning in our lives, setting goals, why there is such a great divide between the rich and poor, and more. About Dr Alistair Ping: Alistair Ping is an Adjunct Professor at QUT Graduate School of Business and is also a Colin Brain Governance Fellow. He is a recognised expert in Ethics and Governance having over 25 years experience in the field. Alistair regularly presents at Conferences (including the 2019 and 2022 Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference) and direct to corporations (AICD, CEO Institute, Clayton Utz) and Govt bodies. Dr Alistair Ping's Podcast. The Sacred Path School: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-sacred-path-school/id1609544531 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sacredpathschool/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vXfgqmS3Ui1asGTZTpavw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acping/ Ethics Advisory Services: https://www.ethicsadvisoryservices.com.au/ His books: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B001K8MFO0?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader

The past, present and future of collaborative contracting models. One of the audience-selected highlights of our national conference “Getting Risk Right”, held in Hobart, Tasmania in May 2022. Sean Kelly and Yazmin Judd focus on the results of an anonymous industry survey which was completed by public and private sector employees, lawyers, engineers, consultants, contractors and subcontractors. Sean Kelly, Special Counsel https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-kelly-450296a4/ Sean is a commercial lawyer specialising in the construction and infrastructure sectors. He acts for local and international clients regarding claims and dispute resolution on complex construction and infrastructure projects. Sean is also a guest lecturer at the University of Melbourne, and presents at seminars and conferences on developments in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Yazmin Judd, Lawyer https://www.linkedin.com/in/yazmin-judd-b3b049149/ Clayton Utz https://www.claytonutz.com/ Clayton Utz is a leading Australian law firm with a confident and engaging approach, and a genuine commitment to client service. This podcast is for reference purposes only.  It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.  You should always obtain legal advice about your specific circumstances.  The views expressed in these podcasts are the speakers' own.  They should not be taken as recommendations of the Society of Construction Law Australia.

Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal. Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com. On this episode, we spend 16 minutes with the one and only Tosin Aro, Special Counsel, Clayton Utz. Tosin discusses the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), the case of Bodney v Bennell [2008] FCAFC 63 and the basic elements of making a claim for native title through the lens of the Noongar people of South Western Australia. Enjoy part 1 of this conversation, where we gain insight into Tosin's impactful work in cultural heritage and native title.

There has, arguably, never been a better time to not practise as a lawyer. This is because, Sam Burrett says, there are myriad opportunities for the next generation of law grads to find roles in the legal profession that can be more stimulating and exciting than anything we've seen before. On this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz client relationship manager Sam Burrett to talk about his personal journey of coming to terms with not being a practising lawyer (something he'd envisioned for himself) and what this said about him and his career, the social influences around what being a lawyer is, what it means to be in a law-adjacent role, and what such roles could look like in the future. Mr Burrett also dives into why such law-adjacent roles are shaping up to be so important in a post-pandemic world, what they entail day to day, the trajectory of such roles, how to learn more about them, why turning away from more traditional vocational pathways is so exciting, and why there has perhaps never been a better time to not be a lawyer. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Client-centric strategies, client journey mapping, legal design thinking and user experience (to name just some) – you've heard the terms, but do you know how they all combine to create an exceptional level of engagement, interaction, communication, and collaboration for outstanding service/product delivery for every client, every time? Client experience designers do! In this podcast, Melissa Lyon, Executive Director and Experience Designer, Hive Legal and CLI Advisory Board member discussed the role of a client experience designer with these exceptional specialists:   Sam Burrett, Manager, Clients & Markets, Clayton Utz and CLI Emerging Leaders Board member Carl White, Director, NewLaw, PwC Australia and Founder, CXINLAW Kim Wiegand, Partner, Beaton  This podcast was part of the COL-CLI NewLaw Careers Summit 2022 program on 17 May 2022. If you would like to know more about NewLaw Careers, you'll find loads of information in our NewLaw Careers Series here. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen to this podcast, you'll find the video in our CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) free Resource Hub here.

Pavan Kotha is the FTS Manager at Clayton Utz. We talk about his globe-traveling career (India, UAE, Australia), adjusting to a new culture and continent during COVID, fatherhood, marriage, and more.

Are you so addicted to coffee that your local barista knows your order off by heart, or do you love indie music?  If so, this episode is perfect for you.In today's episode we heard from the wonderful team at Clayton Utz about Real Estate Law. Together we discussed the importance of enjoying the team you work with and finding fun amongst the serious work. We chatted about the fact that the firm is internationally acclaimed for their pro bono work. We also explored the various forms of property matters that employees work on which allows them to make something out of nothing. Listen in to this episode with your hosts – Neeharika Palachanda and Paige Carter to hear about life behind the grind at Clayton Utz. Produced by Prudy Chung.But wait! There's more!Follow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on InstagramFollow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on LinkedInFollow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on FacebookGet in touch:Say hello@behindthegrindpodcast.com.au

Delivering a TEDx Talk was one of the most professionally challenging (but also rewarding) experiences Luke Furness has ever undertaken. The flow-on benefits from such public speaking, he says, can make one a better lawyer.    On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz senior associate Luke Furness to discuss the art of public speaking, how Luke's life and various advocacy projects have led him to become a speech giver, and what that offers him – both personally and professionally.   The pair also delve into his experience as a TEDx speaker, what he learned, and why – in the post-pandemic marketplace – bolstering communication skills across all mediums will be essential to optimal delivery of legal services to clients.

My special guest today is Environmental Lawyer Claire Smith from Clayton UTZ in Sydney, Australia to discuss and explain the NSW EPA PFAS Firefighting Ban,Below is a portion of her written commentary on 18 March, 2021."The Environmental Operations (General) Amendment (PFAS Firefighting Foam) Regulation 2021 has been introduced and will impose a ban on the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam in NSW, subject to some exceptions.On 1 March 2021, The NSW Government Introduced the Environmental Operations (General) Amendment (PFAS Firefighting Foam) Regulation 2021. The Regulation will amend the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009 and impose a ban on the use of per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).NSW is the third jurisdiction in Australia to regulate PFAS use, and the second jurisdiction to introduce a ban, after Queensland began regulating PFAS-containing firefighting foams in 2016 and South Australia introduced a similar ban in 2018.The Ban on the use of PFAS firefighting foam for the purposes of training and demonstrations came into effect on 1 April, 2021 with other restrictions operating from 26 September, 2022 onwards.The Regulation will make it a criminal offence to:Use PFAS firefighting foam for the purposes of firefighting training or demonstrationsUse PFAS except to extinguish a "catastrophic" fire, or fire that has the potential to be catastrophic (a catastrophic fire is defined in the Regulation to mean a fire involving a combustible accelerant, including petrol, kerosene, oil, tar, paint or polar solvents including ethanol) or to extinguish a fire on a watercraft in State or prescribed watersSell a portable fire extinguisher containing the precursor to PFAS firefighting foam.The maximum penalty for any of these offences will be $44,000 for a corporation and $22,000 for an individual."Written by Claire Smith & Cloe Jolly Clayton UTZhttps://www.claytonutz.com/knowledge/2021/march/nsw-introduces-ban-to-prevent-pfas-contaminationhttps://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/contaminated-land/regulation-of-pfas-firefighting-foamsCopyright Kayleen Bell Journalist

In this episode, we talk with UNSW Law Society co-president for 2021 Sanjay Alapakkam about university life to his hopes for the society for the coming year. Sanjay is an incredibly active and accomplished member of our community, being awarded the UNSW Public Policy Fellowship for 2020 as well as Lawyers Weekly Law Student of the Year for 2020. Clerked at law firm Clayton Utz, he is also passionate about public policy and social justice, having been the previous Vice-President for Social Justice and previously a Research Assistant for the Inspector of Custodial Services and paralegal for Playfair Visa and Migration Services.  This episode was produced by the UNSW Law Society with help from Jeremy Kuan and was hosted by Harrison Zheng. Music by Jonathan Wong

Subscribe to the podcast here. Listen on iTunes here. Listen on Spotify here. Collaboration and connection expert Janine Garner shares: Why developing your network is essential for your marketing machine, your intelligence bank, and a board of advisors. The biggest challenge people have when it comes to networking: not investing in core connections in the right way. Where to start in developing a network that truly supports you. The four key people you need in your network to help you become the person you want to be and create the results you want.

Do you want to nail that clerkship interview? Want to know what you're heading into at different firms and how best to prepare for online interviews?In today's episode, hear from the HR representatives of Baker McKenzie, Clayton Utz, Gilbert+Tobin, Herbert Smith Freehills and Lander & Rogers who tell us all about their tips for acing that clerkship interview and how each firm runs their interviews so you can be prepared. These tips are useful for any firms clerkship interview or any professional interview so make sure to have a listen!Listen in to this episode, with your hosts - Neeharika Palachanda and Paige Carter to hear about HR's Hot Tips for Clerkship Interviews.But wait! There's more!Follow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on Instagram Follow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on LinkedInFollow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on FacebookGet in touch:Students: hello@behindthegrindpodcast.com.auFirms: info@behindthegrindpodcast.com.au

Pavan Kotha, FTS Manager at Clayton Utz

Do you want to know more about what a clerkship at Clayton Utz really looks like? Or the events you can look forward to when completing a clerkship?In today's episode, hear from Clayton Utz lawyers and HR who tell us all about how pro bono is ingrained in their culture, their fun collaborative staff and practical tips for the upcoming clerkship season. There's lots to find out so tune in now! Listen in to this episode, with your hosts - Neeharika Palachanda and Paige Carter to hear about what you can look forward to when completing a clerkship at Clayton Utz.But wait! There's more!Follow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on Instagram Follow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on LinkedInFollow Behind the Grind Podcast (AUS) on FacebookGet in touch:Students: hello@behindthegrindpodcast.com.auFirms: info@behindthegrindpodcast.com.au

In this podcast episode, Energetics' Dr Peter Holt is in conversation with Brendan Bateman, Partner at Clayton Utz and leader of the firm's Climate Change and Sustainability Group. He shares his insights on the legal implications associated with managing and disclosing climate risks, the need to consider both emissions reduction pathways and adaptation measures for a hotter, drier world, and the importance of engaging with climate science.Featuring: Dr Peter Holt, General Manager, Strategy and Policy and Brendan Bateman, Partner, Clayton UtzNote: The information and commentary in this podcast is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual or business. Listeners should not rely upon the content in this podcast without first seeking advice from a professional.

Stewart Brentnall is the Chief Investment Officer of Tcorp, the asset management arm of state of NSW. In this interview we discuss the fund's move towards a total portfolio approach, how TCorp views partnerships with fund managers and his thoughts on the Canadian Model. Overview of podcast with Stewart Brentnall: 2:00 Getting started in investing. 2:40 My first boss, while I was on secondment to Clayton Utz, was Julie Bishop 5:30 Building a multi-manager platform at ANZ 6:00 TCorp mergers 6:45 Internalisation of asset management functions 7:30 Moving towards a total portfolio approach 8:30 Asset classes don’t describe very well how much risk they bring to a portfolio 11:00 Streamlining the portfolio and reducing the number of managers in it 12:00 Equities are at the centre of the investment process and every other asset is measured against the risk/return profile of equities 13:00 How were the changes received by the existing staff? Did you get any pushback? 15:00 Addressing agency risk 15:30 How do you look at strategic partnerships? 17:30 Thoughts on passive versus active as TCorp continues to grow. 19:00 Teaming up with Canadian pension funds 20:00 What are your thoughts on the Canadian Model? Will it still be successful in an environment where returns are lower and so cost will need to be managed more? 22:00 The governance around internalising is tricky 23:00 How is TCorp positioned in this crisis environment? 27:00 Role of technology

"Conscience, Relativism and Truth: The Witness of Newman" Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP (Sydney) Response: Thomas Farr (President of the Religious Freedom Institute, Washington, D.C.) These talks were given as part of the Thomistic Institute Conference "Newman the Prophet: A Saint for Our Times" which was part of the official program for the canonization weekend of John Henry Cardinal Newman and held at the Angelicum in Rome on October 12, 2019. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, He was born in Sydney on 10 March 1960. After graduating with first-class honours, Archbishop Fisher practised law at Clayton Utz in Sydney. He took leave from his legal job and backpacked around Europe to discern his vocation. Archbishop Fisher made his perpetual vows for the Dominicans on 18 February 1987, and was ordained a priest at Holy Name Parish, Wahroonga, on 14 September 1991.On 18 September 2014, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Anthony the ninth Archbishop of Sydney. His installation took place at St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday, 12 November 2014. In 2015, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Fisher to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He was also appointed an honorary member of the Pontifical Academy of St Thomas Aquinas. He has continued as a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life. Thomas Farr, He serves as President of the Religious Freedom Institute, a non-profit that works to advance religious freedom for everyone, both as a source of individual human dignity and flourishing, and as a source of political stability, economic development, and international security. A leading authority on international religious freedom, Dr. Farr served for 28 years in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Foreign Service. In 1999 he became the first director of the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom. He subsequently directed the Witherspoon Institute's International Religious Freedom (IRF) Task Force, was a member of the Chicago World Affairs Council’s Task Force on Religion and U.S. Foreign Policy, taught at the National Defense University, and served on the Secretary of State’s IRF working group. From 2008 – 2018 Dr. Farr was Associate Professor of the Practice of Religion and World Affairs at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. He also directed the Religious Freedom Project at Georgetown’s Berkley Center. A PhD in History from the University of North Carolina, Farr is a senior fellow at the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University. He serves as a consultant to the U.S. Catholic Bishops Committee on International Justice and Peace; on the boards of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, Christian Solidarity Worldwide-USA, and Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School; and on the boards of advisors of the Alexander Hamilton Society, and the National Museum of American Religion. Farr teaches regularly at the U.S. Foreign Service Institute.

I spoke with Paul Fontanot, the national practice group leader for forensic and technology services at Clayton Utz in Sydney, who is an equity partner in the firm, though he is not a lawyer. We discussed the services that the forensic and technology group provides, the impact on law firms of sharing equity with professionals who are not lawyers, and the future composition of professional services firms, including legal practices.

I spoke with Paul Fontanot, the national practice group leader for forensic and technology services at Clayton Utz in Sydney, who is an equity partner in the firm, though he is not a lawyer. We discussed the services that the forensic and technology group provides, the impact on law firms of sharing equity with professionals who are not lawyers, and the future composition of professional services firms, including legal practices.

I spoke with Paul Fontanot, the national practice group leader for forensic and technology services at Clayton Utz in Sydney, who is an equity partner in the firm, though he is not a lawyer. We discussed the services that the forensic and technology group provides, the impact on law firms of sharing equity with professionals who are not lawyers, and the future composition of professional services firms, including legal practices.

I spoke with Paul Fontanot, the national practice group leader for forensic and technology services at Clayton Utz in Sydney, who is an equity partner in the firm, though he is not a lawyer. We discussed the services that the forensic and technology group provides, the impact on law firms of sharing equity with professionals who are not lawyers, and the future composition of professional services firms, including legal practices.

I spoke with Paul Fontanot, the national practice group leader for forensic and technology services at Clayton Utz in Sydney, who is an equity partner in the firm, though he is not a lawyer. We discussed the services that the forensic and technology group provides, the impact on law firms of sharing equity with professionals who are not lawyers, and the future composition of professional services firms, including legal practices.

In this interview, we chat with Deepak Pillai, a data analyst who works at the blue chip Australian law firm Clayton Utz. The firm took the unusual step of building a separate data analytics practice to complement its traditional legal practice. Deepak talks about why law firms might do this, how their clients respond to this type of offering, and how a data scientist from a social media marketing background came to be up close and personal with a bunch of lawyers.

Scott Y. Stuart, Esq., speaks with TMA Australia President Cameron Belyea, Partner, Clayton Utz. Listen in as he shares his insight into the state of the economy and details about the 2019 TMA National Conference in Melbourne.

In today’s episode we retrospect on the startup journey with Evan Wong, a UNSW graduate and the CEO of the wildly successful startup Checkbox. With huge clients such as Qantas, Allianz and Clayton Utz, the team at Checkbox are a tech startup that turns complicated regulatory processes into intuitive, easy to use software.

Small Biz Matters – a half hour program each week where you can work ON your business rather than IN it.with Alexi Boyd from Boyd Office Management ServicesDate: 18 June 2019 Sometimes large government organisations can seem untouchable or completely out of touch with the everyday workings of small business. Whilst we toil to be the engine room of the economy it can sometimes seem that they are tying us up with the silly string … red tape. But that is rapidly changing as government bodies like ASIC and ATO  reach out to us to educate on us on their workings and strategies to support the vast majorities of small businesses who are doing the right thing. What used to be secretive bureaucracies are slowly realising the importance of explaining to small businesses, in clear, simple terms why they do what they do, and how ultimately creating a level playing field is best for all of us. Today we welcome Warren Day, Executive Director of Assessment & Intelligence at ASIC who’s here to explain how ASIC works with small business through controlling registrations, transitioning sole traders into company status and importantly, helping us understand the responsibilities when becoming a director of our company. Welcome to the show Warren. Topics we’ll be covering: Who is ASIC and how are we working to make business and company registration easier for small business? Business name and company registration – now register online & national, legal name vs trading name (bit technical), costs, find business.gov.au Why does ASIC get involved with the small business community as opposed to the big boys? What are the most common questions small businesses have about registering a company? How to choose which structure is best for a business What about the transition from sole trader to Pty Ltd Which sectors typically have difficulty with business registrations, transitions & issues they faceWhat are the basic legal requirements for company directors? What are the common challenges we see? What are the company director’s responsibilities? What mistakes does ASIC see directors make? What are the company director’s responsibilities? What are the liability when things go wrong? What does it mean when you’re liable as a Director? > Google search results around small business and company directors Lots of stories to tell If you want to close your business what’s the best way to do this? Deregistration – the right way to do this What is illegal phoenix, the warning signs and where to report it if you suspect it is happening? Working with ATO, what does ASIC look for - rebirthing How to report it Assetless Administration Fund – supporting liquidators in their role to investigate Level playing field – what does ASIC’s court action do for the business community, ponzi schemes ASIC small business tips 96% of all companies and businesses registered with ASIC are considered small businesses, with fewer than 20 employees.  If you run, or are looking to start, a small business, check you follows these tips: register a business name via the Business Registration Service. Need help? See the support for business names page for step-by-step user guides. find out best business structure for your business. ASIC explains the benefits and disadvantages of each business structure here. Business.gov.au also has a great 'Help me decide' tool that can help you work out the business structure that will best suit your needs. know your legal requirements by reading ASIC’s simple guidance to check your business or company complies with requirements under Australian law. understand your key responsibilities as a director or find out how to become a company director on ASIC’s website. As a director, you must be fully up-to-date on what your company is doing, including its financial position and question managers and staff about how the business is going. be aware of Illegal phoenix activity, read about the warning signs and find out where to report it. keep up to date with InFocus, ASIC’s monthly newsletter for the small business community. It provides ASIC-related news, and important information and reminders about company and business name matters. Visit https://asic.gov.au/for-business/small-business/ for an overview of resources, tools and services ASIC offer. Warren Day - Victorian Regional Commissioner and Executive Director, Assessment & Intelligence As well as being Regional Commissioner for Victoria Warren is Executive Director for ASIC's Assessment & Intelligence group, which includes ASIC's Misconduct & Breach Reporting, Licensing and Small Business Compliance & Deterrence teams. Warren formed and leads ASIC's Office of the Whistleblower (since February 2014) and ASIC's Office of Small Business (since February 2017). Warren joined ASIC in 2003 as a Senior Lawyer in Enforcement and from 2007, was the Specialist Director, Investor and Consumer Protection. Warren has led investigations about consumer protection, credit and unlicensed conduct and illegal schemes. He was appointed Regional Commissioner for Victoria in October 2008 and in addition became the SEL of Assessment & Intelligence (and its predecessor group) in 2009.  Before joining ASIC, Mr Day worked as a solicitor at Clayton Utz and as an auditor and analyst at the Australian Taxation Office. He holds undergraduate and Masters qualifications in the disciplines of Accounting and Law and a Masters degree in Business Information Technology.

This week on the show I had the absolute privilege of interviewing Matthew Karakoulakis, founder of AMK Law in Melbourne. As well as being the founder of AMK, a proud indigenous man who serves his community and an outstanding lawyer, Matthew and I are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brothers! We had a great chat about Matthew's journey in all facets of his life, his drive to help his community and how his journey in martial arts has made him a better lawyer. Matthew shared about the ups and downs very honestly and I am sure many people will get a lot out of this interview. Personally I love his drive and the practical ways he goes about empowering Aboriginal business owners and trying to be an example for others. His learnings from his Jiu Jitsu journey are very similar to mine and I really love the way he has reflected on the ups and downs of BJJ and how that has helped in his career. Before starting AMK Law, Matthew worked in major firms and organisations including Clayton Utz, HWL Ebsworth, and ASIC. As a result, he is very well-equipped to deal with matters of any size and complexity, working with a broad range of clients, from small and medium enterprises through to large Australian corporations, including Indigenous organisations and Government bodies.   https://amklaw.com.au/

How are you?  That's the question Kat would like to see more often asked.  But not the friendly way how it's often done where people are not really interested in how the other person us. But a sincere interest. Especially towards people who are working in fields where they already help other people in need.  Kat's career has been very interesting. From a successful corporate career to finding a purpose in her life.  Enjoy this honest and deep conversation.  More About Kat Dunn Kat Dunn is the CEO and Group Deputy CEO of Grameen Australia, an organisation that gives people a "hand up" out of poverty so that they can lead meaningful, dignified lives. She started her career as a lawyer at Clayton Utz and left her senior leadership role at an ASX fund manager Perpetual Limited after 9 years in corporate to pursue purpose over profit. Kat most recently served as COO of tech media company, Ideapod, whose purpose is to spread far and wide the ideas that will usher in the age of humanity. She is the creator of F-OFF: Fear of Failure Forum, and publically advocates the need to overcome our national fear of failure in order to innovate. She is on the expert panel of new media disruptor Cockatoo Co.Lab and is passionate about empowering humans rich or poor to grow their potential. Upcoming Cambodia Campaign We are likely to be running a crowdfunding campaign for our Cambodia Social Business which is to be launched, so please stay tuned for these details! How to Stay in Touch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-dunn-19826220/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/Kat_Dunn_01 Grameen Website: http://grameen.org.au  

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Clayton Utz special counsel, and multiple Lawyers Weekly award winner, Jennifer Harris. Ms Harris joined Jerome to discuss the importance of mentoring relationships, both in the personal and professional realms, and how engaging a mentor – or being a mentor yourself – is crucial for your development as a lawyer. She also shared some stories from the trenches, and how mentoring helped on her own path! www.lawyersweekly.com.au

Today’s episode is a doozy. In this installment of Beyond Billables, we touch on elements of fear, sexuality, gender identity, perseverance, resilience and challenging barriers through the stories and anecdotes of a lawyer who just happens to be transgender. Sign up to BB Change and start re-vamping your future today. Jasmine O’Brien is a Principal Lawyer at Sladen Legal. Prior to that role, Jasmine held positions as the Legal Practitioner Director with Australian Industry Group and a Senior Lawyer with Clayton Utz. Jasmine is a polished legal professional who, at the age of 29, decided to transition from male to female. In our conversation, we traced Jasmine’s story from her origins to the challenges she faced in embracing her authentic self and ultimately finding happiness. We had a long talk and touched on many other issues. For example: The pushback and questions Jasmine faced with clients around the transitioning process The state of transgender people’s position in society The scope and typical content of Jasmine’s legal practice The cost of having to self-censor in a professional context The ways that hardships force people to develop character and coping mechanisms Jasmine’s best advice for improving communication with people Why taking offense or being politically correct is often not necessary How you can buy loyalty through hard work and proving your value The challenges of dating for transgender men and women Jasmine’s experiences trying to help others and anti-discrimination work Why it’s too easy for employees to make unmeritorious claims Sign up to BB Change today and receive free resources designed by those in the game to help you get from where you are to where you really want to be. Don’t know where that is? We’ll provide you with comprehensive guides and workbooks to help you figure it all out. Sign up today and start living beyond your billables. Links: LinkedIn Australian Transgender Support Association

I spoke with Simon Truskett, a Sydney-based senior partner at Clayton Utz in the firm's Corporate Advisory / M&A group, who is the new chair of Lex Mundi, a global association of independent law firms, with 160 member firms in 102 countries. The association features a client advisory council in which leading in-house counsel advise on ways to improve client service. Members also exchange information on practice management, administrative support, and technology usage. In terms of trends, he noted Lex Mundi's interest in broadening its reach in Africa and Asia because of increased competition from international firms and a more globalized client base that expects its professionals to provide services where they are.

I spoke with Simon Truskett, a Sydney-based senior partner at Clayton Utz in the firm’s Corporate Advisory / M&A group, who is the new chair of Lex Mundi, a global association of independent law firms, with 160 member firms in 102 countries. The association features a client advisory council in which leading in-house counsel advise on ways to improve client service. Members also exchange information on practice management, administrative support, and technology usage. In terms of trends, he noted Lex Mundi’s interest in broadening its reach in Africa and Asia because of increased competition from international firms and a more globalized client base that expects its professionals to provide services where they are.

I spoke with Simon Truskett, a Sydney-based senior partner at Clayton Utz in the firm’s Corporate Advisory / M&A group, who is the new chair of Lex Mundi, a global association of independent law firms, with 160 member firms in 102 countries. The association features a client advisory council in which leading in-house counsel advise on ways to improve client service. Members also exchange information on practice management, administrative support, and technology usage. In terms of trends, he noted Lex Mundi’s interest in broadening its reach in Africa and Asia because of increased competition from international firms and a more globalized client base that expects its professionals to provide services where they are.

I spoke with Simon Truskett, a Sydney-based senior partner at Clayton Utz in the firm’s Corporate Advisory / M&A group, who is the new chair of Lex Mundi, a global association of independent law firms, with 160 member firms in 102 countries. The association features a client advisory council in which leading in-house counsel advise on ways to improve client service. Members also exchange information on practice management, administrative support, and technology usage. In terms of trends, he noted Lex Mundi’s interest in broadening its reach in Africa and Asia because of increased competition from international firms and a more globalized client base that expects its professionals to provide services where they are.