Each technological revolution changed how legal knowledge was stored and transmitted, but none fundamentally altered its accessibility. Artificial intelligence promises something different: not just access to legal information, but access to legal understanding and capability.
In an increasingly saturated legal market, where everyone is “client-focused” and “committed to results,” one thing is clear—cookie-cutter messaging won’t cut it. According to legal marketing expert Greta Hearle, the firms that stand out today aren’t the loudest or most polished. They’re the ones that know exactly who they are, who they serve, and how to connect with real people.
I remember the day I stepped into my first job as a paralegal. Little did I know almost 20 years later I would look back at those early moments and wonder how I survived.
Family violence is one of the most complex and deeply rooted issues facing society today. “She Is Not Your Rehab,” co-founded by Matt and Sarah Brown, has been leading the charge in changing the way we talk about, respond to, and heal from family violence.
Family Law is, at its core, about human connection and communication — both within the family involved in a dispute and in the relationship between a client and their lawyer. Yet, despite our best intentions, the systems we work within and the way we deliver legal services often assume all people think, communicate, and respond the same way. For neurodivergent clients, that assumption can create barriers that are disheartening and emotionally taxing.
Access to justice remains one of the biggest challenges in Family Law. For many clients, the financial burden of legal disputes can be overwhelming, creating barriers to fair outcomes. JustFund is changing that. We sat down with co-founder Jack O’Donnell to ask him some questions.
From 10 June 2025, the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) brings a significant shift to the family law landscape, with one of the most important procedural updates being the elevation of the duty of disclosure from the court rules into the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) itself.
When Jenna Downy began her legal career in 2013, she never envisioned that a decade later, she’d be leading a team of 25 within one of Australia’s top legal tech companies. Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and a deep commitment to improving the practice of Family Law—without having to be in court to do it.
I grew up in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war and witnessed first-hand unimaginable violence, particularly against women and children. I saw people tortured and even murdered. Despite my parents’ best efforts to shield me and my brothers, the terror was everywhere.
Family law is a uniquely personal and often emotionally charged area of legal practice. In today’s environment, family law practitioners must not only be skilled advocates and counsellors but also adept marketers, able to connect with clients on a personal level. The landscape of legal marketing is rapidly evolving, with new tools and platforms reshaping how firms attract, engage, and retain clients.
Each technological revolution changed how legal knowledge was stored and transmitted, but none fundamentally altered its accessibility. Artificial intelligence promises something different: not just access to legal information, but access to legal understanding and capability.
In an increasingly saturated legal market, where everyone is “client-focused” and “committed to results,” one thing is clear—cookie-cutter messaging won’t cut it. According to legal marketing expert Greta Hearle, the firms that stand out today aren’t the loudest or most polished. They’re the ones that know exactly who they are, who they serve, and how to connect with real people.
I remember the day I stepped into my first job as a paralegal. Little did I know almost 20 years later I would look back at those early moments and wonder how I survived.
Family violence is one of the most complex and deeply rooted issues facing society today. “She Is Not Your Rehab,” co-founded by Matt and Sarah Brown, has been leading the charge in changing the way we talk about, respond to, and heal from family violence.
Family Law is, at its core, about human connection and communication — both within the family involved in a dispute and in the relationship between a client and their lawyer. Yet, despite our best intentions, the systems we work within and the way we deliver legal services often assume all people think, communicate, and respond the same way. For neurodivergent clients, that assumption can create barriers that are disheartening and emotionally taxing.
Access to justice remains one of the biggest challenges in Family Law. For many clients, the financial burden of legal disputes can be overwhelming, creating barriers to fair outcomes. JustFund is changing that. We sat down with co-founder Jack O’Donnell to ask him some questions.
From 10 June 2025, the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) brings a significant shift to the family law landscape, with one of the most important procedural updates being the elevation of the duty of disclosure from the court rules into the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) itself.
When Jenna Downy began her legal career in 2013, she never envisioned that a decade later, she’d be leading a team of 25 within one of Australia’s top legal tech companies. Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and a deep commitment to improving the practice of Family Law—without having to be in court to do it.
I grew up in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war and witnessed first-hand unimaginable violence, particularly against women and children. I saw people tortured and even murdered. Despite my parents’ best efforts to shield me and my brothers, the terror was everywhere.
Family law is a uniquely personal and often emotionally charged area of legal practice. In today’s environment, family law practitioners must not only be skilled advocates and counsellors but also adept marketers, able to connect with clients on a personal level. The landscape of legal marketing is rapidly evolving, with new tools and platforms reshaping how firms attract, engage, and retain clients.
