Brief Exchange

Brief Exchange

<p>From NSW Young Lawyers,  brief conversations with lawyers about their professional career paths, and tips for solicitors in the early years of their careers.<br>Produced by the Law Society of New South Wales</p>

Liam Meagher

With experience spanning government, private practice, and the Bar, Liam Meagher has built a strong foundation in law. He joins us in the studio to share his wide-ranging legal experience and provide essential guidance for those starting their legal careers or looking for the next step.

04-17
29:27

Elle Belekas

In this episode, we're joined in the studio by Elle Belekas, an Associate at MinterEllison, who offers insights into corporate and commercial litigation, along with essential advice for aspiring and junior lawyers.

03-17
36:08

Mara Lejins Returns

Following her appearance at the Law Society’s Annual Conference, Mara Lejins returns to the studio to discuss a range of topics, from insights gained from her fellow panelists and personality types in law, to her confronting experience traveling to North Korea and the lessons she learned about the isolated nation.

02-18
48:02

Jennifer Shaw and Paul Monaghan

Jennifer Shaw, partner at Bartier Perry, and Paul Monaghan, senior ethics solicitor for the Law Society of NSW, delve into the captivating world of space law. Discover the unique legal challenges of this final frontier and the exciting opportunities that await aspiring space lawyers.

12-16
56:41

Dane Luo

Dane Luo, a Doctor of Philosophy candidate at Oxford University, discusses his path to becoming a legal scholar. We explore his deep interest in constitutional law, his extensive in this field, and his insights on the future of constitutional law in Australia.

11-17
39:25

Jodie Sheen and Will Glowrey

In this episode, we hear from Jodie Sheen and Will Glowrey, who are tackling the unique challenges of legal access in regional New South Wales. They share their personal journeys, insights into their vital work, and advice for young lawyers passionate about justice for all.

10-22
46:22

Jennifer Vuu

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.

09-16
33:04

Linden Barnes

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.

08-15
55:19

Raymond Sun

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.

07-18
39:44

Mara Lejins

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.

06-17
44:23

Charlotte Morson

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.

05-14
21:42

Taylah Spirovski Returns

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.

04-16
26:46

Amy Farrugia

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.

03-13
29:06

Mei Gong

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 lawyer at Johnson Winter Slattery. In this episode, she shares helpful tips for other early-career and aspiring lawyers and reflects on her jo...

02-06
33:47

Jessica Yazbek

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.

12-11
26:09

Hannah Hurst

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.

11-06
30:01

Oliver John Williams

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.

09-28
24:53

Sophia Ulrich

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.

09-22
32:58

Lachlan Robison

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.

09-22
19:47

Jen Casperson

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 work

07-21
30:20

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