In this feature interview with Australasian Lawyer, Kain Lawyers Director James Tannock shares how he didn’t plan on becoming a lawyer, but curiosity and good advice led him to corporate law.
James discusses what he enjoys most about his work—the balance of collaboration and deep focus—and the values that are shaping his career, from the Kain Lawyers commitment to community impact to the importance of mental health in the profession.
He also offers some insights into the firm’s culture, the innovative learning programs at Kain Academy, and the blend of high-level transactional work with a supportive, people-first environment. And he reflects on taking time off to be the primary carer for his daughter and the advancements in legal tech that excite him.
Read the two-part interview in Australasian Lawyer — Part one and Part two.