February is when the year really hits its stride. Projects ramp up, inboxes fill, and to-dos begin to pile up faster than you might have promised yourself way back in January. For some, it’s an exciting momentum. For others, it’s a tough reset. Either way, it’s easy to fall into the trap of saying yes to everything, working late to “catch up,” and feeling stretched too thin. HBR’s "Why You’re Chronically Overcommitted" article discusses how trying to do it all doesn’t actually make us better team members or leaders. It often does the opposite.
This edition is inspired by the idea that people must be your focus. Sam Jack from Crown Infrastructure Delivery reflects on how legal teams can create environments where good people can do great work, and why that matters. In our Juno Hive Mind feature, we share practical ways teams support their people.
One way to support people is through shared learning, so we’re also spotlighting the legal tech conference LawFest25 and our upcoming Juno Learning CPD session: Sharing lessons on greenwashing and climate reporting.
Because looking after yourself and other people involves learning, sharing, and making space for what matters. Here’s to working smarter and supporting each other along the way.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sam Jack, Crown Infrastructure Delivery
"Every corporate idea involves people, so don’t forget to manage the people side... Be brave and true to yourself, but be smart about it."
As General Counsel at Crown Infrastructure Delivery, Sam Jack leads with a people-first mindset, balancing legal risk, leadership, and influence in a complex sector. He shares his approach to building strong teams, navigating change, and making an impact.
Inspired by "People must always be your focus. Without good people, we have nothing", we visited the Juno virtual watercooler and asked the team to share ways they've seen in-house legal teams support their people.
The key takeaways? Mentoring, trust, and embedding legal teams in the business are game changers. Here’s what we've seen work and how you can apply it.
Juno Learning CPD online: Sharing lessons on greenwashing and climate reporting Join us for 1 hour of CPD as we kick off our Juno Learning Online series for 2025, where Juno Lawyers Deb Blackett,Sarah Graydon and Estée Tan share their top 5 greenwashing and climate reporting lessons with the in-house legal community.
LawFest is one of those conferences we keep coming back to! It’s a day full of insights for legal professionals looking toinnovate, adapt, and work smarter, regardless of their role, experience, or organisation size.
Every year, a group of Juno team members attend and always come away with fresh ideas and inspiration. The event brings together expert speakers, real-world case studies, and the latest legal tech, all designed to help legal teams deliver services more efficiently and effectively. You can check out the full programme and speakers here.
Thursday, 6 March 2025 | The Cordis, Auckland | Earn up to 5 CPD hours
We’re fortunate to offer Juno Subscribers a $200 discount on tickets, with up to 55% off for group registrations!
Register here if you're signing up more than one attendee.
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