Hearsay Podcast Five Pack – Practice Management Topics

• CPD Points: 5 [PM] [PS] [SL]
• Price: $155.00
• Area: Risk Management and Liability; Workplace, Business and Career
• Delivered: February 2025

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Description

This five-podcast package offers the viewer 5 CPD points in practice management (PM). In each Hearsay podcast, a presenter who is an expert on their topic, is interviewed by Hearsay's host, David Turner. The following supporting materials are provided for each podcast – contained in one handy booklet:

• Infographic
• Session Summary
• Presenter Bios
• Test Your Understanding of the Session

Hearsay Podcast Abstracts

1. Democratic Revolution: Levelling the Access to Justice Field Using AI – Dominic Woolrych

The potential of AI to transform the law and legal services is a current and much-spoken about, topic. The regulation of AI, practical use cases for lawyers and the impact of the technology on the teaching of law. This podcast covers AI in legal services from a broader perspective: the power of AI to democratise law. That is both the provision of legal services, and access to information.

2. Legal Brains with Business Brawn: How to Adopt a CEO Mindset – Patrick Hanrahan

In today's fast-paced legal industry, lawyers are increasingly required to think beyond traditional legal practice and consider the broader business implications of their work. This shift necessitates a mindset that aligns more closely with that of a CEO, focusing on strategic decision-making, business development, and operational efficiency. By adopting this perspective, lawyers can enhance both their own and their firm's overall performance and contribute more significantly to its success. Understanding the nuances of corporate governance, risk management, and financial planning can not only equip lawyers with the tools needed to provide more comprehensive and strategic advice to their clients, but can also open up new opportunities for lawyers in their career advancement and professional growth. It encourages a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the firm.

3. No Longer Disruptive: NewLaw or Alternative Legal Service? – Nat Parbhu

NewLaw is a global trend that has been revolutionising the legal industry by combining innovative models, processes, and tools with traditional legal services. However, as a concept NewLaw is quite difficult to pin down. Fairfax Associates, a US-based consulting firm, identified four general categories of NewLaw services: Legal Technology and Artificial Intelligence; Legal Managed Services; On Demand Resources and Staffing; and Adjacent Advisory Consulting Businesses. The mix of these different categories between different NewLaw firms can be quite remarkable. One might focus on adjacent advisory work and another on legal technology.

4. Regulating AI: Australia’s Interim Response Unpacked – Raymond Sun

In January 2024 the Australian Government published its Interim Response to the Safe and responsible AI in Australia which is being run through the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources. The consultation received 510 online submissions, held 11 roundtable discussions, and one town hall event with 345 participants. The Interim Response highlights the enthusiasm of Australians for AI, its potential transformative benefits when put to good use, and the potential benefits to the economy from the technology.

5. Solid Foundations – How To Start a Law Firm From Scratch – James D'Apice

The challenges of establishing and building your own law firm are both immense and immensely rewarding – and the discussion in this podcast aims to provide valuable insights for listeners considering this as a career path. For those seeking the independence and entrepreneurship of running your own firm, understanding the process of founding one is crucial.