Initially started as a way to create a ’safe space’ for lawyers to have open and honest dialogue about controversial topics, FightClub for Lawyers on Clubhouse has evolved into so much more.  Tackling topics like mental health, toxic law firm cultures, the future of work, diversity in the profession, and the gender pay gap, the room has attracted lawyers and legal professionals from across the globe and has provided so much insight into the common experience lawyers share in regards to wellbeing, identity, and our purpose.  Want to join us?  Not on Clubhouse?  Download the app here - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/

On the 25th November, Anika Legal hosted a ‘Giving Day’, where every dollar that was donated over a 24 hour period, was matched by generous donor-partners - and they raised over $140k!  Anika Legal is a free online legal service that helps vulnerable Victorians access legal support when they need it most. The money raised from the ‘Giving Day’ will be used to ensure that every Victorian renter has access to the legal support they need. To learn more about Anika Legal and the amazing work they do in the not for profit legal space, head to https://anikalegal.com

Pro Help Legal Australia is launching this week and is going to completely revolutionise the way Australians access legal services. Pro Help Legal Australia provides 256-bit encrypted 24/7 video connection services with several features, including calendaring and native in-meeting API.  It is Australia specific, geo-fenced, and customised to truly adapt and address Australian legal requirements and needs.  It is a completely free service for lawyers to sign up to and for Australians to access.  With the launch of Pro Help Legal Australia, accessing legal services has never been so easy.  Head to www.prohelplegal.com.au to find out more.

Anika Legal is a free online legal service that helps vulnerable Victorians access free legal support when they need it most. Right now, the after effects of continuous lockdowns and widespread job losses has created a huge problem of homelessness and rental unaffordability in Victoria.  In response, Anika is hosting a 'Giving Day’ on the 25th November, where every dollar donated over the 24 hour period will be 'matched' by their generous donor-partners.  Partnering with  ‘Charidy’, Anika hope to raise an additional $150k to help them address more areas of legal need. To learn more, head to https://anika-legal.raisely.com

Two incredible success stories to share in Aussie Legaltech.  Smokeball, a Sydney cloud-based practice management software company, has raised $30 million in its first capital round.  CEO Hunter Steele grew up watching his father run a country legal practice and understands firsthand the need for law firms to provide efficient, effective, automated legal services.  In addition to the capital raise, Smokeball acquired another Aussie legaltech startup, Family Property.  Tim and Fiona Kirkman created Family Property to help ease the administrative tasks in family law property settlements, and have now joined the Smokeball family.  To learn more head to https://www.startupdaily.net/2021/10/lawtech-firm-smoke

What’s better than one Australian female legaltech company expanding globally?  Two incredible Aussie legal technology companies, founded by two amazing women in legaltech, taking on the world!  Last week, Laura Keily, CEO of Immediation, announced it was launching in the USA.  Immediation is a digital legal environment that streamlines and optimises hearings, arbitrations, negotiations and more.  In the same week, CEO of Xakia Technologies, Jodie Baker, announced their expansion into Japan.  Xakia Technologies is a cost effective, legal matter management software perfect for small to large in-house legal teams. Congratulations to both Laura and Jodie on these amazing achievements