Dr Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Professor Duncan FrenchProfessor Duncan French is Pro Vice Chancellor and Head of College of Health & Science at the University of Lincoln.Duncan shares with Sally his passion for international environmental law and the legal implications of climate changeDuncan and Sally discuss how his life has changed since his career move to the University of Lincoln, and his advice for students who are considering law.You’ll hear key areas of interest for Duncan, such as sustainable development goals, and the importance of governance in environmental lawThis episode is supported by the University of Lincoln. You can find out more about them here.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 and Instagram @sjsallypenni
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Emma Riach
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Emma RiachEmma is an experienced Attorney at Stanbrook Prudhoe, specialising in complex and cross-border cases.Emma discusses with Sally how her work has spanned England, France, and now the Turks and Caicos Islands.You’ll hear how Emma got her start working in French tax law, and some of the challenges that came along with it.Plus, Emma shares highlights from her career advising on contentious matters for Fortune 500 companies.This episode is supported by Stanbrook Prudhoe. Find out more about their work here. This episode is also supported by Seroto Communications. Find out more about their work here.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 and Instagram @sjsallypenni
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Sam Townend KC
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Sam Townend KCSam is the chairman of the Bar Council and he tells Sally about the diverse roles and responsibilities of the Bar Council, the challenges of his chair year and his journey to becoming a barrister.You’ll also hear Sam talk about the importance of advocacy experience, and the significance of addressing diversity, equality and inclusion within the legal profession.Plus, Sam offers his advice on succeeding in the profession for new and progressing barristers.You can support Talking Law by making a small monthly contribution on Patreon. Click here to find out more.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 and Instagram @sjsallypenni
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Nadia Chiesa
Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Nadia Chiesa.Nadia is a litigator at Stanbrook Prudhoe where she specialises in complex commercial litigation and multi-jurisdictional disputes.In this interview, Sally and Nadia discuss her journey from studying journalism in Canada to practising law in the Caribbean.Nadia details her involvement in impactful LGBTQ+ constitutional challenges across the Eastern Caribbean and offers advice for aspiring lawyers.You’ll also hear why Nadia emphasises the importance of self-advocacy in a male-dominated profession.This episode is supported by Stanbrook Prudhoe. Find out more about their work here.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 and Instagram @sjsallypenni
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Sam Cottman
Sally Penni MBE is talking law with Sam Cottman.Sam is a Partner and Head of Pro Bono at Travers Smith. He’s also the founder of the Domestic Abuse Response Alliance (DARA) and the Cottman Foundation. Sam shares his unconventional path into law, transitioning from studying languages to pursuing a legal career. He discusses his extensive pro bono work, particularly with survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking, and his role in establishing the Domestic Abuse Response Alliance (DARA).They also discuss his involvement in racial justice investigations; his approach to leadership and diversity within the legal profession, and the mission of his personal foundation, which supports a wide variety of charitable causes globally.Additionally, Sam reflects on the importance of mentorship, strategic career decisions, and maintaining a balance between professional and personal life.In the UK, The National Domestic Abuse Helpline can be contacted on 0808 2000 247. Services outside of the UK can be found here. This episode is supported by Salford Business School. Find out more about them here. You can support Talking Law by making a small monthly contribution on Patreon. Click here to find out more.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on X @SallyPenni1 and Instagram @sjsallypenni
Presented by multi-award winning barrister Sally Penni, Talking Law profiles leading figures in UK law as they discuss the highs and lows of their career plus the challenges and realities of the legal profession. From Women in the Law UK www.womeninthelawuk.com
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