The Brief

Zoe Lim reflects on moving from an assumed commercial law path to a career in government policy after a SULS panel sparked a lightbulb moment about impact, her work across DFV policy and the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, and how moving sideways can be as valuable as moving up when the thread connecting every move is the desire to do work that matters.

Geoffrey Chen reflects on working through commercial law at multiple firms before realising it wasn't the right fit, the value of deliberately exploring what you don't want before making a change, and how leaving law led him to Seoul to learn Korean and rediscover writing.

Todd Porman and Kezia David reflect on their unexpected paths into insurance litigation, the human element that never leaves even the most technical matters, and how developing a personal compass grounded in faith shapes the way they navigate the hardship of legal disputes.

Isabelle Reinecke reflects on founding Grata Fund and leading strategic litigation to advance human rights, climate action and democratic freedoms across Australia, and how purpose-driven leadership can use the law as a tool for lasting social change.

Professor Doug Jones reflects on his path through law school, the decisions that shaped his future, and how he discovered a passion for a field that would ultimately take him around the world.