“That’s just how it is in law. That’s what it takes.” 

Stay late. Be available. Say yes. Get the work done.

And when you’re...

For most of his swimming career, Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy trained the way elite swimmers trained.

Lots of swimming.

Up...

“I just need to get through this.”

Most barristers and senior lawyers have said some version of it.

Get through the hear...

Most firms, chambers, organisations and mediations can tell you what they value.

Respect. Excellence. Integrity. Honesty....

We’ve all worked with someone whose behaviour gets excused with:
“That’s just what they’re like.” 

But there’s a consequence...

Who is your mediator prepared to challenge? 

The other side?

Easy.

Your client?

Maybe.

You?

Because sometimes the perso...

THE BAR ISN’T A MERITOCRACY
We like to think it is.

Be an excellent barrister.
Work hard.
Do excellent work.
The opportunities ...

Culture is created in law firms, chambers, professional relationships, and even in a one-day mediation.

Watch how people tre...

WHAT ARE YOU TEACHING PEOPLE ABOUT “HOW WE DO THINGS HERE”?

You can have the right values and use them in marketing.

Respec...