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GetBriefed Podcast Briefed
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Welcome to the GetBriefed Podcast – an inside look into life in the legal industry. Join us as we host barristers, chambers staff, and trailblazing legal professionals discussing the hottest topics at the Bar.
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"We see you, we hear you and it does get better..." - Reigniting the collegiate spirit of the Bar with Imogen Robins
In this episode, Orlagh sits down with Imogen Robins, a leading family law barrister and arbitrator operating out of Pump Court Chambers.
Alongside her accomplished career in the family field, Imogen is also the founder of Legally Flushed - an initiative that is committed to connecting women in the legal industry and ensuring they reap the rewards that come with working in law.
Imogen shares her experience of as a young female barristers in the '90s, what one year of Legally Flushed has looked like and the knowledge that older women can pass on to newer generations at the Bar. -
"The only reason I went to the Bar..." - A Defiant Journey to Head of Chambers with Tina Cook KC
In this episode, Orlagh is joined by the current Head of Chambers at 42BR Barristers, Tina Cook KC.
A decorated barrister in many areas, Tina has specialised exclusively in family law for over 20 years. She has been Head of Chambers since 2016.
Tina shares her journey to the Bar through defiance, the effects of a post-pandemic chambers move and what it is really like to lead as Head of Chambers. -
"The old brands have got to go. The legacy has got to go." - The Merging of Chambers with Gordon Walters
In this episode, Orlagh is joined by the Director of Operations at DEKA Chambers, Gordon Walters.
Gordon has been heavily involved in the new and improved DEKA identity since joining the chambers in 2018.
Today, he shares his experience with stumbling into a career in chambers as an interim CEO, the rights of members in making keys decisions for their workplace and the effects of merging two prestigious chambers together - a task that requires a completely fresh start for all involved. -
"You have to be all in, you can't do this on autopilot." - Bullet-proofing your personal and professional practice with Michael Bready
In today's episode, Orlagh speaks with Michael Bready, a privately practicing barrister of the Bar of Northern Ireland, who has recently achieved the brand-new Cyber Essentials Plus Certification. Michael shares his experience with the certification along with his views on a host of hot topics at the Bar, from AI to mental health awareness and keeping yourself mentally in check.
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"If you're a barrister, you need to be visible..." - Business Development and Strategic Marketing with Bernard Savage
In this episode, Orlagh sits down with business development expert, Bernard Savage to discuss why business development is such a crucial part of building a career at the Bar.
Bernard gives his take on the importance of business development to barristers, how to effectively use social media platforms like LinkedIn and the idea that "people buy people" when it comes to seeking counsel.
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"If making a change isn't painful..." - Operating a successful Chambers with Rowan Caffull
In this episode, we welcome the Chief Operating Officer of 36 Group, Rowan Caffull. Having been at The 36 Group since 2009, Rowan has experienced life in chambers from a host of different perspectives.
Rowan talks to Orlagh about finding his rightful role through trial and error, viewing his operation through a unique lens and how imposter syndrome can affect anyone in an organisation, from the top down.