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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.

  1. 19/12/2025

    Episode 55 - Juliana Warner

    Send us a text As President of the Law Council of Australia, Juliana Warner has represented the legal profession on a series of important issues, during a period of great change. In this episode, she returns to the Law Society of NSW to discuss the looming impact of the new AML/CTF legislation, the work of solicitors in local communities and the unfinished business for the profession.

    36 min

  2. 13/11/2025

    Episode 54 - Kate Wild

    Send us a text After the shooting of young Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker by NT police officer Zachary Rolfe, investigative journalist Kate Wild spent some time in that community broken not only by that tragic event but by generations of continuous systemic violence. The result is Wild's new shattering book The Red House. She joined us in the studio to talk about her experience and how it connects with "everywhen", the Aboriginal concept that past, present and future are intertwined.

    41 min

  3. 17/10/2025

    Episode 53 - Ko Ko Aung

    Send us a text Ko Ko Aung, recipient of the 2023 ‘John Gibson AM Young Australian Migration Lawyer of the Year', joins us to chat about what brought him to Australia from his native Myanmar, how his parents did not want him to study law, his passion for advocacy, social justice and the importance of making a difference.

    52 min

  4. 19/09/2025

    Episode 52 - Baroness Helena Kennedy KC

    Send us a text On this very special episode of Just Chat, guest host, and President of the Law Society of NSW, Jennifer Ball, interviews Baroness Helena Kennedy KC. Scottish Barrister, member of the House of Lords and Human Rights Activist, talks about her distinguished career and the importance of lawyers in maintaining the rule of law.

    1h 2m

  5. 15/09/2025

    Episode 51 - James d'Apice

    Send us a text Gravamen Principal Lawyer, and 'Coffee and a case note' podcast host, James d'Apice, comes to our studio to talk about the challenges in setting up his firm, how he used social media for good, and the other Australian law-based podcasts he can't live without.

    59 min

  6. 18/07/2025

    Episode 50 - Dr Louise Buckingham

    Send us a text Louise Buckingham is CEO of Arts Law, Australia’s only community legal centre for artists and arts organisations. As creative industries face multiple headwinds, Louise discusses the impact of technology, how legal matters can be overwhelming for young artists and the vital role of pro bono lawyers.

    40 min

  7. 13/06/2025

    Episode 49 - Justice Hament Dhanji

    Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Justice Hament Dhanji, of the Supreme Court of NSW. We explore everything from the impact of racial discrimination, to trust in institutions and the rule of law. In addition to his extensive background in criminal law as a solicitor, barrister and then Senior Counsel, on the bench, Justice Dhanji has played an active role in supporting diversity and inclusion.

    42 min

  8. 24/04/2025

    Episode 48 - Justine Zhou

    Send us a text Justine Zhou is Special Counsel at Speirs Ryan, with expertise across corporate, cyber and property law, and success in several legal awards. She talks with LSJ about her career experiences, beginning with an internship in Singapore, and how to turn crisis into opportunity.

    36 min
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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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  • Creator
    The Law Society of NSW
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Law Society of New South Wales
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    Just Chat