From NSW Young Lawyers, brief conversations with lawyers about their professional career paths, and tips for solicitors in the early years of their careers. Produced by the Law Society of New South Wales
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No bias, no politics: welcome to JustChat, where we speak to those making and shaping the law in NSW and bring you the human stories behind the justice system. From judges and the legal leaders of tomorrow, to law makers and reformed law breakers, in conversation with LSJ.
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Meet the true warriors of the bush. The men, women, boys and girls of the land who overcome challenges with a spirit you have to hear to believe. Their stories are heartbreaking, but their courage is truly inspiring. In 2018 agriculture was catapulted into the mainstream media following the prolonged drought in NSW. Pictures of sobbing farmers and sad and skinny livestock were plastered on newspapers and tv screens across the country. It portrayed a 'poor me' stereotype when really our landh ...
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As a self-proclaimed "succession law nerd," Jennifer Vuu has dedicated her career to the intricacies of wills and estates. She joins us in the studio to reflect on her early life and career inspirations to her current role as Special Counsel at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, and provides valuable advice for aspiring young lawyers.…
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Appointed as a university lecturer-in-law at 23 and a barrister at 25, Jason Donnelly has worked tirelessly to become one of Australia’s leading immigration and public law academics and barristers. From the most vulnerable members of society to the music and sporting world’s biggest names, he has represented them. He reflects on his remarkable jour…
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In this special episode, Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor at the Law Society of NSW, joins us to chat about the ethical obligations of solicitors, how the administration of justice should inform everything a lawyer does, how to navigate social media and what to do if a family member or friend asks you for advice.…
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The Industrial Relations Court of NSW is back in operation, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to resolving workplace disputes and upholding work health and safety standards. As this new chapter begins, the President of the Industrial Relations Commission, Justice Ingmar Taylor, joins us to discuss his new role and the positive imp…
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A technology lawyer by day and a programmer by night, Raymond Sun found a way to bring his passions together in a unique area of law. He joins us for a candid chat to share his remarkable journey, valuable tips for young lawyers, and even teaches us some dance moves.Di Law Society Journal
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Six months into her five-year term as Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary joins us in the studio to share her insights into the role, the challenges she's encountered, and the progress being made to advance the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in Australia. Supported by NobleOak.…
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From Big Law to the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) with a regular appearance on Channel 7's The Chase Australia mixed in, Mara Lejins, joins us in the studio to share her stories, passions, and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way.Di Law Society Journal
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Stepping into the CEO role of the Tenants Union of NSW during COVID-19 presented many challenges for Leo. In this episode, he shares with us his journey from a social worker passionately fighting for renters’ rights to leading an organisation dedicated to housing justice for all. Supported by NobleOak.…
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In this episode, Principal Solicitor at The Legal Costs Consultants, Charlotte Morson, joins us in the studio to share her experience, how she got into this unique area of law, what to expect during the costs process, and valuable tips for early career lawyers.Di Law Society Journal
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In this episode, Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell shares his thoughts on the bicentenary of the Supreme Court of NSW. He reflects on the court's rich history including the most challenging moments (and colourful characters) of the past 200 years, the significance of being a part of this moment in history, what's next for the court, and the potentia…
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In this episode, President of NSW Young Lawyers for 2024, Taylah Spirovski joins us in the studio to talk about her priorities for the year and her tips for young lawyers.Di Law Society Journal
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Ex-socceroo Craig Foster is a busy person. Nowadays a sports commentator, he plays soccer as a hobby, and complements it with activism, helping Hakeem al-Araibi return to Australia, and his work in the Australian Republican movement. He dials in with Just Chat to talk about refugee rights in Australia and playing against one of the best soccer team…
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As the Senior Court Reporter for the ABC, Jamelle Wells has a privileged point of view on the mechanisms of justice in New South Wales. She has seen both the most thrilling, and most mundane court sessions, but always kept her curiosity. In this episode Jamelle reminisces with ex court reporter, Amy Dale, and talks about what she learned about Aust…
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There was a time when Amy thought the law wasn't for her, but through her commitment and perseverance, she now finds herself as a legal officer at the Commonwealth Attorney General's department. In this episode, she shares her story, how she found her way into the legal profession, and great tips for aspiring lawyers.…
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The start of the pandemic brought rapidly changing and confusing regulations. Jahan saw a gap that needed to be filled and decided to make daily videos explaining the updates to the everyday person. This gave birth to the "TikTok lawyer”, who garnered a following of over 350K and was featured in a Netflix documentary. He discusses the importance of…
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2023 Young Lawyer of the Year, Mei Gong, has an incredible list of achievements. At nine years old, she migrated to Australia from China and had to learn English from scratch, which brought about many challenges. However, she found a love for public speaking that drew her to the legal profession, where she is today a Competition and Consumer Law la…
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Before she passes the baton of the Law Society Presidency, Cassandra Banks sits with Amy Dale to talk about her experience as the President, her proudest achievements, how to overcome the fear of speaking in public, and her message to the next president, Brett McGrath. Sponsored by NobleOak.Di The Law Society of NSW
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In this episode, Jessica takes us through her journey from a work-experience student to a qualified solicitor at Colin Biggers & Paisley. She reflects on the challenges, the lessons learned, and why self-care is paramount to a successful career in law.Di Law Society Journal
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Soon to retire Justice Steven Rares shares what it's been like to spend 17 years on the Federal Court of Australia. He also speaks about his interest in defamation law and the high profile cases he has worked on, plus what's driven him personally in law. Sponsored by NobleOak.Di The Law Society of NSW
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In this episode, Hannah Hurst reflects on her experiences, from working at a large corporate practice to a non-profit organisation. She chats about the differences, what she’s learned, and her advice for early career lawyers.Di Law Society Journal
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With two weeks to go before the referendum on the Voice to Parliament, Amy Dale talks with activist, community leader, and signatory of the Uluru Statement From The Heart, Thomas Mayo about the referendum, the elders who have inspired him and how he fights back against trolling and misinformation. Supported by NobleOak.…
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In this episode, Oliver John Williams chats about a range of social causes he is passionate about, justice and the best advice his mentor gave him about practising in law.Di Law Society Journal
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Wendy Yang chats with Sophia Urlich, in-house legal counsel and Vice Chair of the NSW Young Lawyers’ Civil Litigation Sub-Committee, about pursuing law as a second career. Sophia discusses her career from completing an undergraduate degree in psychology/music to moving in-house.Di Law Society Journal
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In this episode of Brief Exchange, Lachlan Robison, barrister at State Chambers, shares his top tips on how to brief a barrister and his advice for appearing in court.Di Law Society Journal
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In this episode, NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling chats about the best advice she has received as a legal practitioner, what justice means to her and her 'must watch' tv and movie recommendations. Supported by NobleOak.Di The Law Society of NSW
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The 2022 winner of the Law Society's President's Medal, Nicholas Stewart, returns to Just Chat to discuss the cases and causes close to his heart, the aftermath of his win and recent trips to the cinema. Episode supported by NobleOak.Di The Law Society of NSW
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In this episode of Brief Exchange, Jen Casperson, principal solicitor at NSW Crown Solicitor's Office discusses why no two days are the same in government and why government is such a diverse place to workDi Law Society Journal
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Andrew Tiedt has regularly helped LSJ in articles about Criminal Law. Now he sits down with Francisco Silva to talk about his journey into the profession, his thoughts about the jury system, and the moral conundrums of a criminal lawyer. Episode supported by NobleOak.Di The Law Society of NSW
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In this episode of Brief Exchange, Anjali Nadarajane, a lawyer at MinterEllison working in the intellectual property practice discusses her career and the Battle of the Bunnies case.Di Law Society Journal
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Dom Knight was studying law when he founded The Chaser with a group of friends. In this episode of Just Chat, he talks with Floyd Alexander-Hunt about his career with the satirical group, from how it runs as a business to how he almost got arrested. Supported by NobleOakDi The Law Society of NSW
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In this episode of Brief Exchange, Mimi Lee, associate solicitor working in the Office of the General Counsel at NSW Treasury discusses what it's like working as a in-house government solicitor.Di Law Society Journal
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James Allsop was Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia for 10 years. One month after leaving the role, he talks about how technology is changing the court system, his work in native title cases, and his proudest moments. Supported by NobleOak.Di The Law Society of NSW
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In this episode of Brief Exchange, Olivia Irvine, lawyer at Hazelbrook Legal and President of NSW Young Lawyers, shares her tips for early career lawyers and the importance of pigeons.Di Law Society Journal
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For this week, Just Chat becomes Just Yarn. Trent Wallace now lives in Brisbane, but his journey in law went from his community in the Central Coast, to the legal centres in Sydney. He sits down with Francisco Silva for a yarn on his experience as a queer First Nations man, and the importance of pro-bono work. Supported by NobleOak…
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For the first episode of 2023, Keely McDonough sits down with NSW Supreme Court Justice Dina Yehia for a discussion about the moments that have shaped her career and how to make the profession more inclusive. Supported by NobleOak.Di The Law Society of NSW
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For our final episode of 2022, Keely McDonough speaks to the Law Society's outgoing president, Joanne van der Plaat. Joanne reflects on navigating the profession out of COVID, the toll of natural disasters and a year of advocacy on many fronts. This episode is supported by NobleOakDi The Law Society of NSW
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Playwriter Suzie Miller worked as a lawyer in King's Cross when she got the calling to write a play about the stories she was living. Since then, her career has skyrocketed commercially and critically. As her play Prima Facie is about to start a Broadway run, Suzie releases her one-woman show about Ruth Bader Ginsberg, RBG: Of Many, One, currently …
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Bill Browder is a financier turned political activist, dubbed a chief enemy of Vladimir Putin. Dialling in from London, he tells Amy Dale about how the murder of his lawyer inspired a global campaign for Magnitsky laws. Di The Law Society of NSW
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The Murugappan family became the face of Australia's tough asylum-seeker policies. Their lawyer Carina Ford dials in to talk about the family's return to Biloela, the unspoken trauma of immigrants, and the policies needed to support refugees.Di The Law Society of NSW
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Access to justice is at the heart of everything Rick Welsh does. The proud Murrawarri man is the coordinator of The Shed, an Aboriginal suicide prevention service based in Western Sydney, and speaks candidly to Keely McDonough about improving the Indigenous community’s relationship with the legal system.…
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Award-winning business owner and CEO Courtney Bowie is doing her part to create a world where law firms focus more on tackling gender discrimination, innovation and mental health than billable hours. Supported by Unisearch.Di The Law Society of NSW
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Diana Reid was starting her legal career when the pandemic drove her to tick off a new bucket list item: write a book. Diana tells Amy Dale about the resulting bestseller and the letters exchanged with a legendary Australian author. Supported by Unisearch.Di The Law Society of NSW
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From murderers and rapists to hitmen and gangsters, Criminal Psychologist Tim Watson-Munro has come face to face with some of the most violent individuals around Australia and the world. Tim sits down with Keely McDonough to discuss his colourful career, his unique perspective of the justice system and how he worked his way up from rock bottom. Sup…
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Rachael Wallbank has been at the forefront of the cases that have shaped the law for transgender rights in Australia. As she approaches retirement, 30 years sober and 27 years as an affirmed female, Rachael reveals her path to happiness and why the profession must embrace difference. Supported by Unisearch.…
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Thomas Russell is one of the state’s leading business lawyers – but he drives an Uber in his spare time and thinks you should too. Thomas sits down with LSJ to discuss the legal jargon he loves to hate, why he debates strangers on Facebook, how his first day in a courtroom shaped his career today, and why he is proud to be part of the Law Society’s…
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We return for our final interview of the year and a chance to hear from Juliana Warner, Law Society's outgoing president. Juliana started her presidency with very defined plans for the profession, but the longest state lockdown ever recorded forced her to adapt her ideas to the ever-changing reality we were all experiencing. Amy Dale sits down with…
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Amani Haydar is a lawyer, artist, advocate and mother who has just released her first book, The Mother Wound: detailing the aftermath of the murder of her mother by her husband, Amani’s father in 2015. Amani tells Amy Dale about returning to her darkest days to pen the memoir and where she stands in the debate about criminalising coercive control.…
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Legal Aid CEO and proud Wiradjuri man Brendan Thomas sits down with Amy Dale to talk about his decades of work improving the criminal justice system, what this year's NAIDOC theme means to him and why Aboriginal history should be visible on the streets of SydneyDi The Law Society of NSW
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Lawyer, author and advocate Bri Lee sits down with Amy Dale to discuss her new book Who Gets To Be Smart, her response to the NSW Government’s proposed consent law changes and why she leaves the room when The Simpsons is on. Who Gets To Be Smart can be purchased here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/who-gets-to-be-smart-bri-lee/book/9781760879808.html…
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Shane Fitzsimmons sits down with Kate Allman to talk about taking a leadership position during the bushfires and being appointed head of Resilience NSW.Di The Law Society of NSW
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