Cross-Examined

Sheep in wolf’s clothing: How white hat hackers and pen testing help stop hacks

Episode Summary: Many law firms make a heavy investment in cybersecurity tech, and yet attackers can simply walk straight through their front door. This episode exposes how ethical (and criminal) hackers think and act, revealing why human trust and everyday routines are often a real vulnerability attackers’ exploit. This episode pulls back the curtain on penetration testing, and the white hat hackers who help firms fix weaknesses before criminals can exploit them. Guest: • James Thompson, Director, principal cybersecurity consultant and penetration tester, Malware Security • More than 20 years’ experience testing government, defence and critical infrastructure networks • Specialist in offensive security, social engineering and red team engagements • www.linkedin.com/in/cyberjt [www.linkedin.com/in/cyberjt] • www.malsec.com.au [www.malsec.com.au ] Host: • Jayne Gurton, Law Institute of Victoria • podcasts@liv.asn.au [podcasts@liv.asn.au] | https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria [https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria] Episode Overview: Securing a law firm from cyber attacks must take into account not just technology, but the physical environment as well. In this episode, penetration testing expert James Thompson explains what really happens when an organisation hires a pen tester and how cyber breaches can come through the front door as well as a link in an email. The discussion unpacks penetration testing, red team engagements and social engineering attacks, with practical examples from professional services environments. Listeners will learn how ethical hackers exploit human behaviour, why organisations often fall within minutes of an initial breach and what law firms can do right now to reduce their attack surface. Topics & Timestamps: • 02:04 What is penetration testing • 04:40 Common vulnerabilities in office environments • 08:49 Real-world social engineering scenarios • 11:14 What happens after initial network access • 13:48 Practical steps firms can take immediately • 15:20 Choosing a penetration testing provider • 17:20 Emerging cyberthreats and AI-enabled attacks Key Takeaways: • Penetration testing combines technical skill with human manipulation to mirror real cyber attacks • Front desks, unlocked doors and helpful staff are common breach points • Many organisations are compromised within 15 to 30 minutes of initial access • Multi-factor authentication and reducing attack surface significantly raise the barrier • Not all vendors offering pen tests deliver genuine human-led testing • Regular testing and staff awareness are essential parts of cyber risk management Resources & Links: • Law Institute of Victoria cyber security resources – Practical guidance for legal practices | https://www.liv.asn.au/web/resource_knowledge_centre/cybersecurity-hub/web/content/resource_knowledge_centre/cybersecurity-hub.aspx [https://www.liv.asn.au/web/resource_knowledge_centre/cybersecurity-hub/web/content/resource_knowledge_centre/cybersecurity-hub.aspx ] • Law Institute Journal – Cyber risk and legal practice coverage | https://www.liv.asn.au/web/law_institute_journal_and_news/web/lij/year/2025/02february/law_firms_and_cyber_risk.aspx | https://www.liv.asn.au/web/search_results_page.aspx?search=cyber [https://www.liv.asn.au/web/law_institute_journal_and_news/web/lij/year/2025/02february/law_firms_and_cyber_risk.aspx | https://www.liv.asn.au/web/search_results_page.aspx?search=cyber] • Australian Cyber Security Centre – Guidance for professional services | https://www.cyber.gov.au [https://www.cyber.gov.au] • Malware Security – Penetration testing and red team services | https://malsec.com.au [https://malsec.com.au] • Australian Signals Directorate Essential Eight – Baseline cyber security controls | https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/essential-cybersecurity/essential-eight [https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/essential-cybersecurity/essential-eight] About This Podcast Cross-Examined is a new podcast from the Law Institute of Victoria. Tune in to hear experts discuss hot topics in the law and the changes shaping the legal profession. Regular episodes will cover everything from AI and cyber threats to ethical dilemmas, workplace taboos and practice management insights. This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. The Law Institute of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV). The LIV is not responsible for any losses, damages or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. Listeners should seek independent legal advice for their matters. Production Information • Produced by: The Law Institute of Victoria • Producer and audio editor: Garreth Hanley • Music: Garreth Hanley • Copy and show notes: Louise Surette Connect With Us Email: podcasts@liv.asn.au [podcasts@liv.asn.au] Website: https://liv.asn.au [https://liv.asn.au] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria [https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cross-examined/id1858765728 [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cross-examined/id1858765728] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zvyk5xia4wYv9YWcXphgV [https://open.spotify.com/show/0zvyk5xia4wYv9YWcXphgV] Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Legal Forum advert Legal Forum 2026: Discover the forum where lawyers come to connect, be inspired and stay ahead. The Law Institute of Victoria’s flagship, full-day conference brings ideas, leading experts and the profession together to learn, connect and shape the future of legal practice. Wednesday 10 June | Pullman Melbourne on the Park | https://www.liv.asn.au/legalforum

Cybersecurity misconduct risks for Victorian lawyers

Episode Summary: Victorian lawyers are now being held to a minimum cybersecurity standard, and failure can lead to professional misconduct findings. This episode examines cybersecurity professional misconduct risks, what regulators expect in practice and how new privacy and ransomware laws raise the stakes for every firm, big or small. Guest: • Simone Herbert-Lowe, founder, Law & Cyber • Professional indemnity specialist with more than 30 years of legal experience • Expert at the intersection of cyber risk and legal professional responsibility • https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-herbert-lowe/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-herbert-lowe/] • https://www.lawandcyber.com.au [https://www.lawandcyber.com.au] Host: • Jayne Gurton, Law Institute of Victoria • podcasts@liv.asn.au [podcasts@liv.asn.au] | https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria [https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria] Episode Overview: Cyber risk has moved from an abstract IT issue to a core professional responsibility for Victorian lawyers. In this episode, we examine cybersecurity professional misconduct through the lens of recent court decisions, regulatory guidance and real-world claims experience. Simone Herbert-Lowe explains how the “reasonable practitioner” standard is being applied in 2026, why human behaviour remains the weakest link in law firm security, and how small and mid-sized practices are often more exposed than large firms. The discussion also unpacks the VLSB+C minimum cybersecurity expectations, the expanded reach of the Privacy Act through AML/CTF obligations, and the impact of new laws on ransomware reporting and serious invasions of privacy. Listeners will gain practical guidance on what compliance looks like in day-to-day legal practice and where to focus limited time and resources. Topics & Timestamps: • 00:12 Why cybersecurity failures can now amount to professional misconduct • 01:25 Recent court cases shaping cyber risk expectations • 04:44 Why small firms are attractive cyber targets • 06:48 Behavioural breaches and human error in law firms • 09:26 The “reasonable practitioner” standard in 2026 • 12:38 Cloud services, offshore data and Privacy Act obligations • 14:21 Ransomware reporting and the statutory privacy tort • 16:29 Practical actions firms should take this week Key Takeaways: • Cybersecurity failures can now trigger findings of unsatisfactory professional conduct or misconduct. • Small and sole practices are as at risk as large firms. • Human behaviour, not technology, is behind many serious breaches. • The VLSB+C minimum cybersecurity expectations set a clear baseline for Victorian lawyers. • Privacy Act obligations can apply regardless of firm size through AML/CTF requirements. • Principals must be able to demonstrate practical, documented cyber controls. Resources & Links: • LIV Cybersecurity Hub – Practical guidance and resources for Victorian practitioners | https://www.liv.asn.au/cybersecurityhub [https://www.liv.asn.au/cybersecurityhub ] • VLSB Minimum Cybersecurity Expectations – Regulator guidance setting baseline standards | https://lsbc.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/VLSB%2BC_Minimum_Cybersecurity_Expectations.pdf [https://lsbc.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/VLSB%2BC_Minimum_Cybersecurity_Expectations.pdf ] • Australian Information Commissioner v Australian Clinical Labs Limited [2025] FCA 1224 – Federal Court decision on privacy and cyber breaches | https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FCA/2025/1224.html [https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FCA/2025/1224.html] • ASIC v FIIG Securities Limited [2026] FCA 92 – Cybersecurity governance and regulatory enforcement | https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FCA/2026/92.html [https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FCA/2026/92.html] • Mobius Group Pty Ltd v Inoteq Pty Ltd** \[2024\] WADC 114 District Court of Western Australia, decided 20 December 2024 https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/wa/WADC/2024/114.html [https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/wa/WADC/2024/114.html] • Ransomware payment reporting factsheet – Department of Home Affairs guidance | https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/cyber-security-subsite/files/factsheet-ransomware-payment-reporting.pdf [https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/cyber-security-subsite/files/factsheet-ransomware-payment-reporting.pdf] • OAIC guidance on statutory privacy tort – Overview of serious invasions of privacy | https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/more-privacy-rights/statutory-tort-for-serious-invasions-of-privacy [https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/more-privacy-rights/statutory-tort-for-serious-invasions-of-privacy] • Australian Privacy Principles: https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/australian-privacy-principles/australian-privacy-principles-guidelines [https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/australian-privacy-principles/australian-privacy-principles-guidelines] About This Podcast Cross-Examined is a new podcast from the Law Institute of Victoria. Tune in to hear experts discuss hot topics in the law and the changes shaping the legal profession. Regular episodes will cover everything from AI and cyber threats to ethical dilemmas, workplace taboos and practice management insights. This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. The Law Institute of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Disclaimer This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV). The LIV is not responsible for any losses, damages or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. Listeners should seek independent legal advice for their matters. Production Information • Produced by: The Law Institute of Victoria • Producer and audio editor: Garreth Hanley • Music: Garreth Hanley • Copy and show notes: Louise Surette Connect With Us Email: podcasts@liv.asn.au [podcasts@liv.asn.au] Website: https://liv.asn.au [https://liv.asn.au] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria [https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cross-examined/id1858765728 [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cross-examined/id1858765728] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zvyk5xia4wYv9YWcXphgV [https://open.spotify.com/show/0zvyk5xia4wYv9YWcXphgV] Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Legal Forum advert Legal Forum 2026: Discover the forum where lawyers come to connect, be inspired and stay ahead. The Law Institute of Victoria’s flagship, full-day conference brings ideas, leading experts and the profession together to learn, connect and shape the future of legal practice. Wednesday 10 June | Pullman Melbourne on the Park | https://www.liv.asn.au/legalforum

The psychology behind scams – why cybersecurity is about people, not tech

Episode Summary: Most cyber breaches are not technology failures. They are psychological successes. In this episode, cybersecurity psychology takes centre stage as Dr James Carlopio explains how scammers exploit human instinct, habit and urgency, and what lawyers can do to build safer cyber cultures. Guest: * Dr James Carlopio, psychologist and co-founder, Cultural Cyber Security * PhD in organisational psychology * Expert in cyber psychology, social engineering and cultural approaches to cyber risk * https://au.linkedin.com/in/jamescarlopio [https://au.linkedin.com/in/jamescarlopio] * https://www.culturalcybersecurity.com/james-carlopio-ccs [https://www.culturalcybersecurity.com/james-carlopio-ccs] Host: * Jayne Gurton, Law Institute of Victoria * podcasts@liv.asn.au [podcasts@liv.asn.au] | https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria [https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria] Episode Overview: Cybersecurity psychology explains why most breaches occur even in organisations with strong technical controls. In this episode, Dr James Carlopio explores how social engineering, phishing scams and AI-driven deepfakes exploit hardwired human instincts rather than technical weaknesses. Drawing on real-world examples, James explains why awareness alone is not enough, and why behaviour change requires skills, repetition and cultural leadership. Legal practitioners will gain practical insights into reducing cyber risk through everyday habits, verification practices and leadership role modelling, with a focus on making cybersecurity personal, relevant and embedded in day-to-day legal practice. Topics & Timestamps: * 00:04 Why cybersecurity failures are mostly human, not technical * 01:47 Why law firms are attractive targets for scammers * 03:31 Common scam tactics targeting lawyers and legal staff * 05:25 Psychological principles criminals exploit * 06:44 Deepfakes, voice cloning and verification strategies * 09:09 Why old confidence scams still work * 10:24 Practical, low-cost cyber prevention strategies * 13:36 Emerging threats and AI-driven scam campaigns * 16:20 Simple actions listeners can take immediately Key Takeaways: * Most cyber breaches succeed by exploiting human behaviour rather than technical gaps * Law firms are high-value targets because of money movement and sensitive data * Social engineering relies on urgency, habit and trust * Awareness alone does not build cyber resilience * Practical skills and regular practice reduce risk more than one-off training * Leadership behaviour and culture drive cybersecurity outcomes Resources & Links: * LIV Cybersecurity Hub – Practical guidance and resources for Victorian legal practitioners | https://www.liv.asn.au/cybersecurityhub [https://www.liv.asn.au/cybersecurityhub] * Law Institute Journal: Cybersecurity and phishing risks – Analysis and guidance for legal practices | https://www.liv.asn.au/lij [https://www.liv.asn.au/lij] * Office of the Australian Information Commissioner – Notifiable Data Breaches reports | https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/notifiable-data-breaches [https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/notifiable-data-breaches] * Cultural Cyber Security – Insights on cyber psychology and behaviour change | https://www.culturalcybersecurity.com [https://www.culturalcybersecurity.com/] About This Podcast: Cross-Examined is a new podcast from the Law Institute of Victoria. Tune in to hear experts discuss hot topics in the law and the changes shaping the legal profession. Regular episodes will cover everything from AI and cyber threats to ethical dilemmas, workplace taboos and practice management insights. This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. The Law Institute of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV). The LIV is not responsible for any losses, damages or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. Listeners should seek independent legal advice for their matters. Production Information: * Produced by: The Law Institute of Victoria * Producer and audio editor: Garreth Hanley * Music: Garreth Hanley * Copy and show notes: Louise Surette Connect With Us: * Email: podcasts@liv.asn.au [podcasts@liv.asn.au] * Website: https://liv.asn.au [https://liv.asn.au/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria [https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cross-examined/id1858765728 [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cross-examined/id1858765728] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zvyk5xia4wYv9YWcXphgV [https://open.spotify.com/show/0zvyk5xia4wYv9YWcXphgV] Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Legal Forum advert Legal Forum 2026: Discover the forum where lawyers come to connect, be inspired and stay ahead. The Law Institute of Victoria’s flagship, full-day conference brings ideas, leading experts and the profession together to learn, connect and shape the future of legal practice. Wednesday 10 June | Pullman Melbourne on the Park | https://www.liv.asn.au/legalforum

Cybersecurity, Cross-Examined: Coming Soon

The verdict is in - at its core, cybersecurity is a psychological problem. And in a profession built on confidentiality, privilege and trust, the stakes couldn't be higher. In the next series of Cross-Examined, we will look at cybersecurity for lawyers. We talk to people who break in, the people who clean up afterward, and the specialists working at the intersection of cyber risk and professional obligations. Tune in to find out how cyber criminals breach our defenses and get practical, up-to-date advice on protecting yourself, your firmand your clients. Cybersecurity, Cross-Examined. Coming soon from the Law Institute of Victoria. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Cross-Examined is a new podcast from the Law Institute of Victoria. Tune in to hear experts discuss hot topics in the law and the changes shaping the legal profession. Regular episodes will cover everything from AI and cyber threats to ethical dilemmas, workplace taboos and practice management insights. This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. The Law Institute of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV). The LIV is not responsible for any losses, damages or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. Listeners should seek independent legal advice for their matters. PRODUCTION INFORMATION * Produced by: The Law Institute of Victoria * Producer and audio editor: Garreth Hanley * Music: Garreth Hanley * Copy and show notes: Louise Surette CONNECT WITH US * 📧 Email: podcasts@liv.asn.au * 🌐 Website: www.liv.asn.au * 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria * 📱 Apple Podcasts: Cross-Examined - Podcast - Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/cross-examined/id1858765728] * 🎵 Spotify: Cross-Examined | Podcast on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0zvyk5xia4wYv9YWcXphgV]

How AI in legal supervision is changing lawyer training

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how junior lawyers develop core legal skills and how they are supervised and mentored. In this episode, Allens’ Lisa Kozaris and Caitlin Dagher share how AI in legal supervision has minimised the grunt work, created space for higher value thinking and changed the dynamics of the mentorship between senior and junior lawyers. Tune in to hear some real-life examples from inside one of Australia’s largest law firms, including programs to improve digital literacy, and why open conversations about AI matter for building confidence and good judgment. The episode also offers practical advice about how firms can support experimentation, set clear boundaries and recognise the digital strengths junior lawyers bring to legal practice. This is essential listening for practices big and small developing the next generation of lawyers in a rapidly changing profession. Guest: 1. Lisa Kozaris, Chief Innovation and Legal Solutions Officer at Allens www.linkedin.com/in/lisakozaris/ [http://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakozaris/] 2. Caitlin Dagher, Associate in Disputes and Investigations at Allens and a recent graduate www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-dagher-15450b138/ [http://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-dagher-15450b138/] Host: 1. Karen Finch, Head of Legal Policy and Innovation, Law Institute of Victoria 2. kfinch@liv.asn.au [kfinch@liv.asn.au] | www.linkedin.com/in/karen-finch [http://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-finch/] EPISODE OVERVIEW This episode explores how AI is reshaping legal supervision, training and young lawyer development. Lisa Kozaris, Chief Innovation and Legal Solutions Officer at Allens, and Caitlin Dagher, Associate in Disputes & Investigations, share insights on how the profession is shifting as traditional manual tasks that once defined early legal careers are increasingly automated. Despite profound technological shifts brought about by legal artificial intelligence technology, foundational legal skills – such as critical thinking, legal analysis and strategic reasoning – remain irreplaceable. Rather than diminishing these abilities, AI tools help accelerate the early, manual stages of legal work, allowing juniors to focus on high-value tasks. Allens has prioritised digital learning for lawyers, integrating new ways of working into its core legal training programs and adopting both general purpose and legal-specific AI tools into its practice. As the use of technology becomes more integrated into its practice, the importance of open, transparent conversations about mentoring and AI use become increasingly more important. The benefits flow both ways, and firms can reap huge benefits from today’s junior lawyers status as digital natives who are eager to test out the latest AI tools and confident in applying technology in the workplace in new and interesting ways. Topics & Timestamps: 1. [00:20] Intro and guest welcome 2. [02:02] How young lawyers’ skill development has changed with AI 3. [05:20] The key to using AI well in a practice 4. [08:03] How AI affects a mentor relationship 5. [10:57] What AI tools and programs Allens has implemented 6. [12:29] How senior lawyers can ensure AI skill development in juniors 7. [14:48] Valuing junior lawyer digital skill sets 8. [18:30] AI skill building compared to billable work KEY TAKEAWAYS: 1. AI is changing how junior lawyers learn, but not what they learn, with critical thinking skills still at the core of their development. 2. Including AI in mentorship conversations can make its use more transparent, collaborative and effective. 3. Digital literacy is now a fundamental legal skill, and firms should be encouraged to embed AI training into their practice for lawyers at all levels. 4. Learning by doing is the most effective way to develop AI capabilities. 5. Junior lawyers often bring fresh AI insight and capabilities, which senior lawyers could benefit from embracing. RESOURCES & LINKS: 1. LIV Artificial Intelligence Hub [https://www.liv.asn.au/aihub] – essential and up-to-date AI resources for Victorian practitioners 2. Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence [https://www.liv.asn.au/download.aspx?DocumentVersionKey=69158983-87f3-4c1d-be99-8c300b5c7afd] – LIV AI Ethics Guidelines 3. www.allens.com.au [http://www.allens.com.au/] 4. www.allens.com.au/insights-news/explore/2025/the-allens-ai-australian-law-benchmark-2025/ [http://www.allens.com.au/insights-news/explore/2025/the-allens-ai-australian-law-benchmark-2025/introduction/] 5. “Supervising AI [https://www.liv.asn.au/web/law_institute_journal_and_news/web/lij/year/2025/11november/supervising-ai.aspx]” – LIJ article by the Legal Practitioner’s Liability Committee 6. “AI and democracy [https://www.liv.asn.au/web/law_institute_journal_and_news/web/lij/year/2025/12december/ai-and-democracy.aspx]” – LIJ article by The Honourable Justice Melissa Perry 7. Centre for AI and Digital Ethics [https://www.unimelb.edu.au/caide] (CIADE) For the latest insights on Victorian legal developments and to hear directly from leading voices in the profession, subscribe to Cross-Examined [https://www.liv.asn.au/web/lij/magazines/crossexamined.aspx] on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit the Law Institute of Victoria website [https://www.liv.asn.au/]. 1. Follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria/posts/?feedView=all] for legal insights and episode updates. 2. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a rating to help other legal practitioners find and benefit from the series. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Cross-Examined is a new podcast from the Law Institute of Victoria. Tune in to hear experts discuss hot topics in the law and the changes shaping the legal profession. Regular episodes will cover everything from AI and cyber threats to ethical dilemmas, workplace taboos and practice management insights. This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. The Law Institute of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV). The LIV is not responsible for any losses, damages or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. Listeners should seek independent legal advice for their matters. PRODUCTION INFORMATION 1. Produced by: The Law Institute of Victoria 2. Producer and audio editor: Garreth Hanley 3. Music: Garreth Hanley 4. Copy and show notes: Louise Surette CONNECT WITH US 1. 📧 Email: podcasts@liv.asn.au 2. 🌐 Website: www.liv.asn.au 3. 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/law-institute-of-victoria 4. 📱 Apple Podcasts: Cross-Examined - Podcast - Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/cross-examined/id1858765728] 5. 🎵 Spotify: Cross-Examined | Podcast on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0zvyk5xia4wYv9YWcXphgV] Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Legal Forum advert Legal Forum 2026: Discover the forum where lawyers come to connect, be inspired and stay ahead. The Law Institute of Victoria’s flagship, full-day conference brings ideas, leading experts and the profession together to learn, connect and shape the future of legal practice. Wednesday 10 June | Pullman Melbourne on the Park | https://www.liv.asn.au/legalforum