Louise Mathias - Barrister, Mediator & Family Law Arbitrator

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Essential Key To Unlock The Secret To Become A Persuasive Advocate/Public Speaker

If you would like to learn more helpful hints, please sign up to my fortnightly blog at www.sydneybarrister.net.au where a variety of  legal topics are discussed.Every day, when we speak with family and friends,  we don't speak from a word for word manuscript, so why speak from a word for word manuscript when appearing as an advocate or delivering a speech?   … [Read more...]

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8 Tips to Drive Out Those Crippling Nerves At The Podium

Do you know what is one of the greatest human fears? Public speaking!!   We all feel what it does to our bodies; sweaty palms, shaky hands and knees, shallow and rapid breathing, a strong heartbeat, increased perspiration, constant lip licking, shuffling feet and the vocal evidence of "voice trembling." How can we reduce the level of anxiety and deal with the situation in a calm and dignified manner?  … [Read more...]

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World Cup Champions

Some news reports for the recent World Cup stated “Lack of teamwork leads to Brazil draw against Mexico” . The New York Times said “German teamwork, efficiency, thoroughness, collective spirit, call it what you will, beat the Netherlands that time.” The Atlantic wrote “Germany's Beautifully Communal World Cup Win Over Argentina - The victors put the team ahead of the individual.” … [Read more...]

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Do solicitors need to disclose a barristers cost/fee agreement to the client?

After having some very unpleasant and unprofessional experiences in relation to the payment of my fees, I wondered how many other Solicitors brief and pay Barristers according to their own “rules” and not according to the Solicitors professional ethical obligations found in the Legal Profession Act 2004 (NSW) or the NSW Professional Conduct and Practice Rules 2013 (“Solicitors Rules”)? Do you know what are solicitors ethical obligations in respect to Barristers? … [Read more...]