A former BigLaw principal turned coach on optimal firm leadership in FY26–27 and beyond

Amid enormous market and professional change, there is enormous potential for leaders in law firms to empower and elevate their teams, rather than be bogged down in adapting to a shifting landscape. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Katie Minogue, a former principal at Maurice Blackburn turned leadership coach, about her journey as a personal injury lawyer, how and why she pivoted to being a facilitator and leadership coach, the demand for better leadership in the current climate, and what's standing in the way of firm heads being better leaders right now. Minogue also delves into what constitutes good leadership in the current climate, whether it's more difficult than ever to be a good law firm leader, the questions that firm leaders must be asking of themselves ahead of the new financial year, whether leaders are actively prioritising such matters at this point, and how optimistic she is about the future quality of leadership in law firms. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, X and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected]