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Turn the Page With Me, Into 2026
- 29 December 2025
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- by Stephen Le
5 lessons I am bringing into the new year As the year ends, I find myself thinking less about resolutions and more about clarity. Every year teaches us something valuable. What matters is taking stock of those lessons and deciding what we bring along for the road ahead. These are five lessons I’m bringing with me as I turn the page into 2026. 1. Credibility is quieter than praise Who do you trust? I’ve come to...
Everything Rises and Falls With Leadership
- 03 December 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Why one person can accelerate or sabotage an entire organization. Can one person really make such a big difference? Can an organization possibly thrive under subpar leadership? Can 100 good employees make up for the lack of a leader? We love to believe organizations are powered by systems, structures, and strategies. They are. But strip everything back and you’ll find something far more decisive sitting at the core: Leadership. And I’m not talking about the job...
5 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Success
- 30 October 2025
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- by Stephen Le
What if the finish line we’re chasing was never real to begin with? Bursting Our Bubbles Look all around you and you’ll see many buried in the hustle and bustle of life. Somewhere along the way we were taught to chase success like oxygen. I grew up with the famous saying, “You can do anything you set your mind to do.” The bottom line was to work hard, stay focused and become successful. Across our diverse...
Are Our Opinions Really That Important?
- 26 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Since when did being heard matter more than being right? So incredibly noisy! We live in an age where silence is incredibly rare. Scroll your social feeds and you’ll be bombarded by hot takes, think pieces and instant reactions to everything and anything. From the latest corporate scandals to “breaking news” happening halfway across the world…doesn’t it seem like having an opinion and broadcasting it has become a requirement of modern life? But why? Since when...
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Turn the Page With Me, Into 2026
- 29 December 2025
- |
- by Stephen Le
5 lessons I am bringing into the new year As the year ends, I find myself thinking less about resolutions and more about clarity. Every year teaches us something valuable. What matters is taking stock of those lessons and deciding what we bring along for the road ahead. These are five lessons I’m bringing with me as I turn the page into 2026. 1. Credibility is quieter than praise Who do you trust? I’ve come to...
Everything Rises and Falls With Leadership
- 03 December 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Why one person can accelerate or sabotage an entire organization. Can one person really make such a big difference? Can an organization possibly thrive under subpar leadership? Can 100 good employees make up for the lack of a leader? We love to believe organizations are powered by systems, structures, and strategies. They are. But strip everything back and you’ll find something far more decisive sitting at the core: Leadership. And I’m not talking about the job...
5 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Success
- 30 October 2025
- |
- by Stephen Le
What if the finish line we’re chasing was never real to begin with? Bursting Our Bubbles Look all around you and you’ll see many buried in the hustle and bustle of life. Somewhere along the way we were taught to chase success like oxygen. I grew up with the famous saying, “You can do anything you set your mind to do.” The bottom line was to work hard, stay focused and become successful. Across our diverse...
Are Our Opinions Really That Important?
- 26 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Since when did being heard matter more than being right? So incredibly noisy! We live in an age where silence is incredibly rare. Scroll your social feeds and you’ll be bombarded by hot takes, think pieces and instant reactions to everything and anything. From the latest corporate scandals to “breaking news” happening halfway across the world…doesn’t it seem like having an opinion and broadcasting it has become a requirement of modern life? But why? Since when...
Behind the Briefcase: Lawyers Who Changed the World
- 05 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
What do Gandhi, Lincoln, and Mandela have in common? (Besides the statues.) They were all lawyers. Say “lawyer” and most people think: contracts, billable hours, maybe a perfectly ironed suit. But look a little deeper, and you’ll find something else. There are many lawyers who have gone beyond their “scope”, lending their skills of advocacy, logic, persuasion to change the world they’ve come to love. Some have become incredibly famous (history-books-kind-of-famous) for their impact, we sometimes...
The Court of Public Opinion: Trial by Media in the Digital Age
- 06 August 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Most people think trials happen in courtrooms. You have a judge, lawyers on both sides, a stream of evidence, people interjecting with “objection!”, and then finally a firm verdict. But in today’s world, many trials begin and sometimes end in the court of public opinion. Evidence comes in the form of a viral tweet, the jury is the comment section (often more brutal than any courtroom panel), and the verdict is delivered long before the actual...
Legally Incorrect: 7 Everyday Habits That Break the Law (Without You Knowing)
- 01 July 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Most people think breaking the law involves something dramatic. Fraud. Theft. A high-profile court case with headlines and flashing cameras. But sometimes, you can be on the wrong side of the law without even knowing it. No bad intent. No harm done. Just everyday habits that quietly cross the line. Here are a few surprisingly common things many people do, without realising they might not be so legal after all. 1. Sharing your Netflix password Yes,...
Outlawed – The Most Bizarre Legal Cases in History
- 04 June 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Much of our day-to-day work as lawyers is serious business… methodical, repetitive, complex, and too boring to recount to the rest of the human race. Ever noticed there’s no viral “day in the life of a lawyer” video? That’s because there is no such thing. But every once in a while, the courtroom becomes the stage for something… unusual. In the spirit of some lighthearted fun, let’s look at a few of the quirkiest legal cases...
Gatekeeper or Business Partner? Rethinking the Role of In-House Counsel
- 01 May 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Somewhere along the way, in-house counsel got a label: The Gatekeeper. The one who says “no,” draws the red lines, and stops bad ideas before they spiral. Necessary? Absolutely. But today’s businesses need more. If we only ever show up to block risks, we miss half the reason we’re here. Businesses today need more than watchdogs…they need co-pilots. Partners who understand the mission, anticipate the turbulence, and help chart a course that gets everyone to their...
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Strategic Mastery in Employment Dispute Resolution
- 07 August 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Step into a world where employment law meets elite advocacy. This exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to gain first-hand insight from Vietnam’s foremost employment litigation authority—renowned for resolving the most complex, high-stakes labor disputes with precision and strategy. Drawing on years of courtroom experience and deep regulatory knowledge, our speaker will dissect the evolving landscape of employment disputes in Vietnam, from unlawful termination claims and collective labor conflicts to executive severance and cross-border employment issues....
