As we honour Women’s Month, we celebrate the extraordinary women lawyers who defy the status quo and redefine what it means to lead in the legal profession. You are not just a lawyer; you are a trailblazer, a leader, and a beacon of strength for future generations. You face challenges that few dare to acknowledge—the […]

You should know by now that randomness rarely results in relevance.   In the dynamic, demanding, and competitive world of legal practice, setting precise objectives can be the catalyst to surmounting formidable challenges and achieving phenomenal professional success. It is undeniable – clear, intentional goal setting has proven to be a potent tool for driving […]

‘Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.’ – Arnold H. Glasow As the year draws to a close amidst the hustle of wrapping up annual tasks and preparing for our uniquely South African summer Christmas break, it’s the perfect time for reflection. In the thick of the demanding […]

‘Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.’ – Sam Levenson As the year draws to an end, it’s common for pressure to mount among legal professionals. The ticking of the clock echoes the constant rush to beat deadlines with each client anticipating their case to be finalised before the year concludes. Amid […]

Do you find yourself postponing tasks more than you’d care to admit? You’re not alone. Welcome to the exclusive club of professional procrastinators who are remarkably skilled in the art of ‘I’ll do it later’. As the year winds down, many of us are eager to wrap up our tasks and relish in the anticipated […]

As a legal practitioner, you’ve probably discovered that your crammed university days did prepare you for something: the never-ending memory test that is the practice of law. Between keeping track of client details, recollecting legal precedents, common law principles, remembering the statutes, and running your practice your brain could give any storage device a run […]