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Law firm CEO caught in email storm

Law firm CEO caught in email storm

The email sent by MinterEllison chief executive Annette Kimmitt to staff about the firm acting for Christian Porter had a seismic impact.

Annette Kimmitt’s email has created a flurry of responses which threaten to undermine her role and unseat her.  

Michael PellyLegal editor

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At 10.56am on March 3, Annette Kimmitt pressed send on an email that will probably end her stint as chief executive of Australia’s largest law firm, MinterEllison.

It also set off a wider discussion about the ethics of legal practice, the modern workplace and how leaders position themselves with staff and clients.

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Michael Pelly
Michael PellyLegal editorMichael Pelly is the legal editor, based in our Sydney newsroom. He has been a senior adviser to federal and state attorneys-general and written two books, one a biography of former High Court Chief Justice Murray Gleeson. Email Michael at michael.pelly@afr.com

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