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.

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

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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 […]

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Fractional CMO: A New Approach to Law Firm Marketing

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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

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

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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

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Heron KC’s Hidden Report – The Judicial Investigation Nobody Gets to See

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Judicial Secrecy on Magistrate Report Under Fire When a Community Magistrate faces serious complaints, you’d expect the investigation’s findings to see the light of day. However the enquiry by Power List lawyer Michael Heron KC has not been revealed although the basis of the report raises critical questions for legal professionals about the balance between

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When Justice Meets TikTok And The Secret Behind Judge Caprio’s 20M-Strong Fanbase

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The Compassionate Jurist Who Became a Social Media Phenomenon Attorney and adjunct law professor Randy Maniloff wrote an engaging article about a Judge with a 38-year career on the bench and whose compassion and insights have captivated 20 million social media followers. Retired Providence Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, whose blend of legal rigor and

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All Rise: ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4 Gets the Green Light for 2025

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Mickey Haller Returns with Star-Studded Season 4 Sonia Hickey Good news for fans of Mickey Haller’s backseat jurisprudence: Netflix has greenlit Season 4 of The Lincoln Lawyer. The cameras start rolling this month, with the show tackling Michael Connelly’s “The Law of Innocence.” (No word yet on whether Mickey will upgrade to an EV Lincoln,

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What happens when a partner leaves a law firm?

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Law Firm Partnerships Sonia Hickey When a partner leaves a law firm, it can trigger a series of complex events that impact the organization both internally and externally. The departure of a partner often leads to shifts in client relationships, internal team dynamics, and financial structures within the firm. Understanding how these changes unfold helps

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From Courtroom to Condiment, Here’s The Nutty Tale of Fix & Fogg

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Lawyers’ Alternative Career Choices Sonia Hickey, Contributing writer In the annals of legal career pivots, few stories are as deliciously unexpected as that of Roman and Andrea Jewell, the masterminds behind Fix & Fogg peanut butter. Picture, if you will, two bright-eyed lawyers, armed with freshly minted Master’s degrees from King’s College London, deciding to

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How This Ex-Prosecutor Became Boies Schiller’s New Boss

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The Boies Schiller Surprise Comeback Plan Sonia Hickey, Contributing editor Matthew Schwartz, the newly minted chairman of Boies Schiller Flexner, has taken the reins of one of the most prestigious litigation firms in the country and has clear plans to restore the luster of the firm after recent stumbles. At 47, this former Manhattan federal

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