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Lawyers Weekly is the authoritative source of independent news, analysis and opinion about the practice of law in Australia
Lawyers Weekly not only takes pride in its news-breaking reporting, but also in its active role in shaping and progressing how the business and practice of law is conducted in Australia and beyond
Reaching almost every practising lawyer across the country, and tens of thousands more globally, www.lawyersweekly.com.au is the market leader for news, trends and commentary for legal professionals of all stripes, including those in-house, in private practice, and in the nation’s courts.
In addition to its expansive daily digital news coverage and multiple podcast episodes each week, Lawyers Weekly is the producer of Australia’s most prominent legal awards nights, including: 30 Under 30, Corporate Counsel Awards, Partner of the Year Awards, Australian Law Awards, and Women in Law Awards. The brand also hosts numerous conferences for its various audiences annually, such as the Corporate Counsel Summit, Partner Summit, and Women in Law Forum
LAWYERS WEEKLY EVENTS
AUSTRALIAN LAW AWARDS
The Australian Law Awards is the pinnacle awards program for the nation’s legal profession, recognising the outstanding work being done across major legal practice areas, brilliance at the bar, legal in-house powerhouses, innovators and various firm-led pro bono programs.
PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The prestigious Partner of the Year Awards showcases outstanding performance by partners, or partner equivalent, across individual practice areas within the Australian legal industry.
30 UNDER 30 AWARDS
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 recognises excellence in young lawyers across Australia. Achieving 30 Under 30 status offers the springboard for career progression, giving industry-wide recognition for professional competency while highlighting a passion for the law and dedication for personal advancement.
WOMEN IN LAW AWARDS
The Women in Law Awards recognises the excellence among Australia’s top female legal practitioners. This event provides recognition for the women leading the way in the industry.
CORPORATE COUNSEL SUMMIT AND AWARDS
The Lawyers Weekly Corporate Counsel Summit and Awards sets the benchmark for professional development, achievement and networking. Providing a wealth of experience and practical tips to help drive success in a changing legal landscape, the Corporate Counsel Summit is an immersive full-day conference that brings together leading in-house legal leaders from global brands. In the evening, the venue will transform into the Corporate Counsel Awards, providing a unique opportunity to celebrate with the top-performing in-house lawyers at a national level.
BOUTIQUE LAW SUMMIT
The Boutique Law Summit is a one-day event that has been specifically designed for boutique law firms that are looking to adopt groundbreaking business practices and cutting-edge technology to maximise their competitive edge. This summit has been specifically designed to respond to the needs of those leading and working in boutique law firms with a treasure trove of take-home, practical strategies, tips and tools on business and profile building to have a positive impact on your business’s growth and future.
LAWYERS WEEKLY WEBCASTS
With its own in-house studio, Lawyers Weekly uses live-streaming technology to produce and distribute webcasts to audiences around Australia. These enable partners to expand their audience reach through informative, engaging and interactive content. Audiences can watch live on any device and interact through a live chat.
MEET OUR TEAM
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. In June 2024, he also assumed the editorship of HR Leader. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
Lauren is a senior journalist at Lawyers Weekly, focusing primarily on commercial content, features and ebooks. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling.
Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly.
Kace O'Neill is a Journalist for HR Leader. Kace studied Media Communications and Maori studies at the University of Otago, he has a passion for sports and storytelling.
Grace Robbie is a cadet journalist at Lawyers Weekly and is completing her Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) at the University of Technology Sydney.
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About Momentum Media
Momentum Media (www.momentummedia.com.au) has been equipping Australia’s corporate, investor and business sectors with market and business intelligence for over a decade.
Across an integrated business supported by digital, events, live streaming, broadcast, content-on-demand, research, print and social platforms, we are guided by a fundamental principal: Be better informed.
Better informed readers, listeners, viewers, event participants, advertisers, sponsors and commercial partners, government and policy decisionmakers.
This mission for informing, educating and inspiring drives us to build more engaged communities, delivering greater leadership to the markets we connect with and forging closer relationships with our audiences.
Being at the forefront of media innovation, backed by a pioneering spirit, has been central to Momentum Media’s growth.
We’re an evolving, forward-thinking business based on a purpose that supports corporate Australia and the markets critical to our nation’s economic prosperity. We’re also focused on delivering exceptional value to our commercial partners.
We continually adapt to rapidly changing marketplaces; we’re a fluid media business, unshackled to any particular technology, channel or tone of communication.
With a monthly reach spanning over a million professionals, high-net-worth individuals and business owners, we’re connected to the rapidly changing preferences and attitudes of our communities – and we’re making a positive contribution for them to thrive.
