Sonia Hickey

Sonia Hickey is a freelance writer, magazine journalist, and owner of 'Woman with Words'. She has a strong interest in social justice and is a member of the Sydney Criminal Lawyers® content team. Sonia is the winner of the Mondaq Thought Leadership Awards, Spring 2022.

Junior Lawyers, Meet Your Algorithm: Luminance CEO on AI’s Ruthless Future

Lawyers, Legal AI /
Image: Streamly.video

Legal Automation And The Brutal Future For Junior Lawyers Eleanor Lightbody, chief executive of AI platform Luminance, has said the quiet part out loud: the future of junior lawyers looks “uncertain” as artificial intelligence eats away at the document-heavy tasks once billed by the hour. Her comments, reported by The Times a month ago echoes […]

Junior Lawyers, Meet Your Algorithm: Luminance CEO on AI’s Ruthless Future Read More »

What I Wish I Knew Before Hiring a Spouse Visa Lawyer

Press Releases, Sponsored Post /

Sonia Hickey You must have seen many people deal with all kinds of issues during the spouse visa application process. You’ll be juggling tons of paperwork, legal jargon, and double-checking everything just to make sure that everything’s in place, and even then, your application may get rejected.  Most couples prefer to hire a spouse visa

What I Wish I Knew Before Hiring a Spouse Visa Lawyer Read More »

How Attorney Recruitment Firms Use Origination Credits to Maximize Your Salary

Law Job News, Law Schools, Press Releases /

Sonia Hickey Origination credits play a significant role in determining an attorney’s overall compensation. These credits, which recognize the value of bringing new clients or matters to a firm, can directly influence salary negotiations and long-term financial growth. Attorney recruitment firms have developed effective strategies to use these as leverage, ensuring candidates secure the most

How Attorney Recruitment Firms Use Origination Credits to Maximize Your Salary Read More »

Aussie Law Firm Takes Aim at Google’s $600 Billion Ad Empire in Landmark Class Action

Australia, Briefings, Featured /
Google execs in lawfuel

The legal heat is intensifying around Google’s business practices, with Australian law firm Maurice Blackburn positioning itself at the forefront of what could become a major class action against the search engine behemoth. Regulators worldwide are increasingly scrutinizing Big Tech’s market dominance and allegedly anticompetitive behaviors. Australian Competition Landscape The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Aussie Law Firm Takes Aim at Google’s $600 Billion Ad Empire in Landmark Class Action Read More »

Seeking Compensation After a Salmonella Outbreak: What You Need To Know

Personal Injury Law, Power Briefs, Press Releases /
Image

Sonia Hickey, contributing writer When a salmonella outbreak strikes, it can catch many people off guard. What starts as a simple, enjoyable meal can quickly turn into a health crisis. Salmonella is a bacterium that causes serious foodborne illness. Once it’s in your system, it can throw your body into chaos, causing symptoms like stomach

Seeking Compensation After a Salmonella Outbreak: What You Need To Know Read More »

How Common are Birth Injuries?

Frequently Asked Questions, Personal Injury Law, Power Briefs /

Birth Injuries and the Law Sonia Hickey, LawFuel contributor Birth injuries are an important topic for expectant parents and medical professionals alike. Statistics indicate that birth injuries occur in approximately 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 live births. Understanding the prevalence and types of birth injuries can help in recognizing risk factors and ensuring

How Common are Birth Injuries? Read More »

The Evolving Role of Litigation Support in Modern Law Practices

Law Firm Technology, LegalTech, Power Briefs /

Litigation Support in Law Firms Sonia Hickey, LawFuel contributor Law moves faster now than at any past time. Deadlines tighten, data grows, and hearings stretch long hours. To keep pace, firms depend on strong litigation support services that handle tasks once done by junior staff. These partners bring order to records, recordings, and transcripts so

The Evolving Role of Litigation Support in Modern Law Practices Read More »

An Overview of the Divorce Act in Canada: Things to Consider

Divorce & Family Law, Frequently Asked Questions, Sponsored Post /
divorce law

No matter the territory or province, the divorce act can impact the dissolution process of your marriage in Canada. Hence, being updated about them is essential before taking any such step. For the unversed, 2021 introduced the terms “parenting time” and “decision-making responsibility” in place of “access” and “custody.” If you plan to separate from

An Overview of the Divorce Act in Canada: Things to Consider Read More »

Fractional CMO: A New Approach to Law Firm Marketing

Law Marketing, Power Briefs /
Cmo attorney

Law Firm Marketing Legal marketing is highly competitive. Law firms struggle to attract quality leads while managing day-to-day operations. Many lack the expertise to execute data-driven marketing strategies. A fractional CMO fills this gap by providing expert leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. Unlike traditional marketing consultants, a fractional CMO integrates directly into

Fractional CMO: A New Approach to Law Firm Marketing Read More »

From All-Nighters to Work-Life Balance Asks Whether Gen Z Lawyers Built for the Grind?

Featured, Law Firms /
Genz

Gen Z Lawyers Debate Sparked by Gibson Dunn Sonia Hickey Gibson Dunn have waded into the generational divide in law firms that has perhaps never been more pronounced, focused on Gen Z lawyers. Gibson Dunn, a U.S-based firm with a presence in London, recently posted a job advertisement that seemed to encapsulate the frustrations of

From All-Nighters to Work-Life Balance Asks Whether Gen Z Lawyers Built for the Grind? Read More »

Scroll to Top