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High rates of harassment diminish profession

Karin Derkley 14 Aug 2019

Nearly three quarters of women and half of men working in the legal profession in Australia have been the victim of bullying, while almost half of women in the profession say they have been sexually harassed...

Women's Rights Workplace

Gender remains on the agenda

Marquita Nolan 01 Aug 2019

All legal workplaces can begin to take accountability for pay and other gender disparities in the workplace by conducting an annual gender pay gap analysis...

Diversity Workplace

Workplace Relations Section Case Law Update: June 2019

Workplace Relations Section 03 Jul 2019

The LIV's Workplace Relations Section monthly case law update provides members with a brief summary of relevant employment law and industrial relations decisions published in June 2019.

Workplace Workplace Relations

Can I really work remotely?

Sharon Henderson 24 Jun 2019

Even conservative legal firms are shifting to offer flexible working arrangements for professional staff. This transformative shift is having positive outcomes for mental health, work-life balance and productivity...

Communication Technology Time Management Workplace

Firms harness multi-generational power

Karin Derkley 01 Jun 2019

Generational differences are being embraced in law firms reaping the benefits of diversity...

Practice Management Workplace

New facilities for member benefits

LIV Media 29 May 2019

Members of the Law Institute of Victoria are already making full use of their newly opened facilities at 140 William Street, in Melbourne’s legal precinct. It’s worth a visit to check out the heritage registered building...

A New Home Workplace

The secret to building excellence into your brand

LIV Media 07 May 2019

Developing a reputation for professional excellence takes time, effort and consistency...

Occupations Planning Professional Reputation Workplace

Quick on the draw

Carolyn Ford 01 May 2019

In a packed court a pencil sketch of Cardinal George Pell’s expression at his sentencing was caught for the record by an illustrator...

Occupations Workplace

15th Victorian Legal Awards finalists

LIV Media 15 Apr 2019

The LIV congratulates all those who have been nominated for the 15^th Victorian Legal Awards...

Leadership Networking Occupations Practice & Procedure Workplace

AG Jill Hennessy opens new LIV home

Carolyn Ford 08 Apr 2019

State Attorney General Jill Hennessy officially opened the new home of the LIV at 140 William St on April 4.

A New Home Workplace

LIV celebrates 160th anniversary with new office opening

LIV Media 05 Apr 2019

Victorian Attorney-General the Hon. Jill Hennessy officially opened the LIV’s new home at 140 William Street on Thursday 4 April. The opening signalled a new era for the LIV and celebrated the LIV’s 160th year...

A New Home Workplace

On the move

LIV Media 04 Apr 2019

Here are some of the latest moves by lawyers and firms...

Appointments Occupations Workplace

How to bounce back

Emina Besirevic 01 Apr 2019

Some people are either unwillingly defined by adversity, while others gleam with competence in their ability to transcend bad times, refusing to see hardships as anything but temporary...

Contingency Continuing Legal Education Education Health Mentoring Wellbeing Workplace

Building a resilient career

Sharon Henderson 01 Apr 2019

Resilience helps a lawyer thrive in their chosen field and build a sustainable career. At Legal People, we have often found lawyers to be particularly resilient. The process of becoming a lawyer...

Occupations Workplace

Get back up again

Laura Ann Wilson & Sarah Mercer 01 Apr 2019

The law can be a thrilling, fast-paced and rewarding profession. But it can also be challenging. The job can involve strict time limits, dealing with confronting and distressing subject matter, and managing high conflict personalities...

Health Occupations Opinions Wellbeing Workplace

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