Show Me The Money…But Is It Enough?
Big law is a seductive world. Expensed dinners, plush offices. A satisfying climb up a respectable career ladder. And of course, the real clincher: a nice, fat, steady paycheque. We’ve [...]
CSR Strategy Isn’t Just Good for Business, It’s Vital
Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, refers to a company’s accountability for the consequences of its activities on social, economic and environmental fronts. There are many components to a company’s CSR [...]
The UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, 193 heads of state signed off on an unprecedented agreement: the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The 17 goals are a road-map to a just and healthy world, [...]
Kumvana Mlumbe: Seeking Justice for Women in Malawi
LLB – Chancellor College, University of Malawi BSc International Studies – Open University Kumvana Mlumbe is a lawyer for good in Malawi, where she does wonderful things as General Counsel for [...]
Battling the Burnout (and Meaning It)
Lawyer wellness has been getting more attention of late, which is great news for everyone. So much so, in fact, that 2019 has been declared by some as the industry’s [...]
Are You a Lawyer Looking for More Meaning?
You’ve got the title, the paycheque, and the crisply defined path of a law professional mapped out in front of you. It's steady, comfortable. But is it enough? If this [...]
Malawi Projects: Women’s Legal Rights in Deceased Estates
The issue of the settlement of a deceased estate is a significant concern in Malawi. In such circumstances, upon the death of the male head of a family, the distribution [...]
Malawi Projects: Supporting Female Entrepreneurs
Women in Malawi are more likely to suffer the effects of poverty. The country’s tribal culture is a patriarchal system that keeps women heavily dependent on men for various social, [...]