A chat with Kimberly Buttriss, Senior Associate in Family Law at Marsdens Law Group, Liverpool, about the advantages and disadvantages of working in a suburban law firm as opposed to a city firm. Considerations for all lawyers, when mapping out or thinking about their career path and their values when deciding.........what is important to Kimberly and possibly you? A practical, friendly discussion for all lawyers to learn from; including a brief discussion on how to build business and brand with social media and other methods … [Read more...]
6 Things You May Have Missed Considering In Medical Negligence Mediation
#karenstott #louisemathias #sydneybarrister #mediation … [Read more...]
Family Lawyers Are You Prepared To Change?
George Brandis (Attorney General) was interviewed recently and said the government is proposing to shake up the family law system, the biggest shake up since 1975. The ALRC has been commissioned to 'modernise' the family law system. This video provides insight into some of the proposed changes and how that may impact on family lawyers and their businesses. What will this mean for family lawyers - change! Are you up for change? Some pertinent questions raised. … [Read more...]
10 Tips: How To Obtain Optimal Outcomes At Mediation
I attended the NSW Bar Association Mediation/Arbitration Masterclass last Saturday. There was a presentation by psychologists or 'mini workshop' on "Applying Neurobiology to Negotiation and Mediation" which I found particularly interesting. What does neurobiology have to do with negotiation and mediation, you may ask? Can't mediators just use the mediation skills learned in mediation training and thats all that is required? How can mediators optimize negotiation and mediation processes and practices to take into account neurobiological processes and mechanisms? … [Read more...]
9 Tips On How To Be The Ace Lawyer At Mediation
As a lawyer you will probably be required to attend mediation at some point during your career, either for court ordered mediation or perhaps utilizing mediation prior to or during proceedings as a method to try to reach agreement. Mediation may also be a prerequisite to filing and also a term of a contract. There are many ways that lawyers can come into contact with mediation and be a part of the mediation process.Do you feel comfortable, equipped and confident representing clients at mediation? Do you know the role of an effective lawyer at mediation? Do you hijack the mediation process? Lets find out how to be truly effective..... … [Read more...]