Disrupting Tradition Innovative Strategies in Family & Estate Law
Keith James
Panellist – Lawyers Changing the Business Narrative – Business & Professional Development Stream
Principal Solicitor, MJ Legal
Keith is the Principal Solicitor at MJ Legal, a specialist immigration law firm based in Melbourne. His practice focuses on skilled migration, employer-sponsored, temporary, and family visas.
Keith has led the firm’s growth by innovating legal operations, enhancing digital engagement, and elevating client service delivery.
He has established a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Sri Lanka to improve efficiency and scalability across his operations. Keith also serves as the Secretary of the Sri Lankan Australian Lawyers Association(SALA).
In recognition of his leadership, Keith was selected as a finalist in the 2025 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards in the Migration Law category.
Innovative Legal Leader
Keith has transformed his practice through digital innovation and the creation of a Global Capability Centre in Sri Lanka
Migration Champion
A migrant himself, Keith guides skilled workers, families, and employers toward Permanent Residency with empathy and precision
Recognised Industry Talent
Finalist in the 2025 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards, he delivers commercially savvy, client-focused migration strategies.
Disrupting the Story: Rethinking How Law Does Business
The legal profession is at a crossroads. Rising client expectations, changing workforce values, and increasing competition mean the old models of practice are no longer enough. Firms that continue to prioritise billable hours, rigid hierarchies, and traditional service delivery risk being left behind.
This interactive panel brings together forward-thinking practitioners and innovators who are challenging the status quo. Together, they’ll explore how law can be practised differently — with business models that prioritise value, client experience, and long-term sustainability.