I was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 months ago. I never thought......"this" would ever happen to me!!! Funnily enough the rest of humankind thinks very similarly, but it has to happen to someone, right! Did you know that every working Australian has a one in three chance of becoming disabled for more than three months before they reach 65 years of age? Do you have contingencies in place for any such "unplanned event/s", especially if you run your own business? No I don't work for an insurance company and I'm not touting for insurance premium business ........BUT I would like to talk about something that I believe is an "essential" for business owners, even if you are in a 'start up' phase when income is fluctuating and unpredictable. … [Read more...]
What Does A Successful Female Lawyer Look Like?
Does she wear a grey or black tailored suit, with a straight skirt, tailored shirt and spike heels? Does she wear her hair pulled back (if long) or otherwise a conservative short cut? Does she lose her femininity in an attempt to become "more male" ? Is she aggressive in her communication , demeanour and negotiations so that she is seen to be "hard" ? Is she supportive of other women, at whatever level they are at, or is she competitive with them, sabotaging them or even unsupportive of them, at any given opportunity? … [Read more...]
9 Tips: The Basics Of Preparation For Any Court Appearance
You know the "drill", you've done it a "million times" . You've attended the same court, the same court lists, the same procedures, the same judge same...same....same AND its only a mention or an interim/interlocutory application, done it ALL before. Do you still need to prepare prior to attending any court appearance? Is it a waste of time and money to allocate some time to preparation? Do you want to look like this guy in Court? … [Read more...]
How to Draft an Effective Affidavit
Do you want to draft Affidavits that get 10/10? That are easily read and digested? That come alive and speak to the "other side" and the "bench"? That improve your chances of getting the desired outcome you are working hard to accomplish? Don't allow your documents to let you down...... … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
17 “Do’s and Don’ts” of Court Etiquette
When appearing in court, you will face a variety of opponents, with differing styles and etiquette. Regardless of your opponent, how do you obtain and maintain a good reputation? … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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