How to survive and thrive as a lawyer

Legal practice is tough. The pressure from clients, law firms, the Judiciary and lawmakers is relentless and demanding. But it is also one of the most rewarding ways to spend your working life. Finding a balance is not easy.

Drawing on almost half a century of experience as a lawyer, Alf Macolino uses humour, wisdom and some cracking anecdotes to offer some practical guidance to all lawyers at any stage of their career. A good read guaranteed.

About the Author

Alf Macolino has been an Australian lawyer for almost half a century, becoming a partner at just 23 and practising across commercial law and dispute resolution. His career has spanned a period of profound change-from dictation to shorthand typists to the emergence of artificial intelligence in legal practice.

Beyond his own practice, Alf has supported the profession through his work on the Law Claims Committee and the Lawyers Support Panel, offering guidance on both professional and personal challenges. He also brought his trademark humour to the role of editor of The Last Testament, a quarterly publication for wills and estates lawyers.

Recognised in Best Lawyers and Doyle's Guide for his expertise in property, retirement village, aged care and succession law, Alf combines deep legal knowledge with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of fellow lawyers.