A few minutes with our new senior associates

Gem Pier Seafood in Williamstown! Did somebody say lobster rolls with an ocean view?

At the recommendation of Partner, Georgie Austin, I have started reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami, which I’ve absolutely loved because it aligns with my own journey of training for a half marathon.

The legislation almost always has the answer you are looking for.

Gray & Gray on High Street, Northcote.

God’s Crooked Lines and Sleeping Dogs.

Don’t treat your opposition as the enemy (even if they make you feel like you should!). Better results are achieved if you acknowledge we are all battling through the same issues and being ultra litigious or abrasive will only stall or cause things to go backwards.

In Malaysia, where I grew up, speed limits are basically just suggestions. (Disclaimer: This is not legal advice!)

Severance on Apple TV. It’s about a team of workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. Who would have thought that ‘work-life balance’ could go so wrong?

“A legal career should be a marathon, not a sprint.” — Hope Saloustros

The Kirribilli foreshore walk (which is probably not a secret, is it?).

Bread & Roses (documentary).

On the way home from your holiday, plan your next holiday!

As a Hunter Valley girlie, it’s only appropriate to let you in on some vineyard gems:

• Bistro Molines may be good for the location shots, but EXP Restaurant is a far better fine dining experience.
• Tried & tested: Tyrell’s Vat 1 Semillon (delicious if opened straight away but also great cellaring — you can’t go wrong).
• Young winemaker to watch out for: Ollie Margan at Margan Wines.

Australia’s performance in the first Test match — should Marnus be dropped…?

To eat the frog (unfortunately, not the Parisian type).

The Cottage in Balmain has some of the best food (and the veg options are amazing!) and cocktails you can ask for. I take all my friends and family from overseas and interstate there and they love it!

I am travelling to Africa next year so I finally have starting reading my copy of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography — Long Walk to Freedom.

Find balance.

Old Town on Dixon Street.

The media coverage of the United Healthcare CEO assassination and Luigi Mangione.

Chase the experience.

Lane Cove National Park. Beautiful for a quick kayak.

The Rest Is History podcast.

Prepare, prepare, prepare.

Kimchi pork stew soup with some soju. Not a secret, just one of the simple dishes I love.

You never really learn to swear until you fail to file a motion on time.

A career in law is like a marathon. It rewards longevity and consistent improvement rather than overworking. So don’t overwork yourself for the short gain to the detriment of your hobbies, relationships and, most importantly, family.

There is a small café near my home that looks like a normal café. Turns out it has some of the best souvlakis in the area. Wouldn’t know unless you went inside!

I recently watched Shutter Island for the first time. Definitely the most thought-provoking movie I have seen for a while.

Trust your gut. If something doesn’t seem right, or if you have any issues, ask someone more senior for advice. Better being safe than sorry.

Donuts from Sweet Belem in Petersham and the Chau Chak Wing Museum at Sydney University.

The Saturday Paper Quiz.

Don’t do the other side’s job for them.

If you want to go bankrupt, Bar Besuto underneath the Salesforce Tower.

Watching the Rabbitohs drop to 16th on the ladder for the 2024 season (I lose sleep over this).

Back yourself, always.