Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBE

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Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBE

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

  1. Sam Townend KC

    5 DAYS AGO

    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...

    57 min
  2. Nadia Chiesa

    NOV 15

    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 import...

    48 min
  3. Sam Cottman

    NOV 8

    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 (DA...

    1h 15m
  4. Figen Murray OBE

    NOV 5

    Figen Murray OBE

    Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Figen Murray OBEFigen shares her journey following the tragic loss of her son, Martyn Hett, in the Manchester Arena attack on May 22, 2017.Figen and Sally discuss her relentless campaign for 'Martyn's Law,' which mandates that venues implement security measures to protect against terrorism.Figen discusses the challenges she faced in lobbying for legislation and her personal struggles along the way. This episode is sponsored by the University of Salford...

    33 min
  5. Natasha Chahal

    OCT 25

    Natasha Chahal

    Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Natasha ChahalNatasha is an associate in Addleshaw Goddard's London office. She advises on a range of complex commercial disputes including claims for breach of contract, competition claims and business protection proceedings.Sally and Natasha discuss the different routes that can be taken into law, including Natasha’s experience with a law conversion course. Natasha tells Sally about creating the Ethnic Business Growth Programme at Addleshaw Goddard, ...

    47 min
  6. Ann Francke OBE

    MAR 22

    Ann Francke OBE

    Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Ann Francke OBEAnn Francke is the CEO of the Chartered Management Institute, the UK's leading professional body for management and leadership.In this interview, Ann talks about equality in the workplace and how all organisations, including law firms, can do more to promote women to leadership positions. Plus, Ann and Sally discuss why a good relationship with your line manager is one of the most important things at work.You’ll hear some of the well bei...

    54 min
  7. Joanna Hughes

    FEB 23

    Joanna Hughes

    Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Joanna Hughes.Joanna is the creator of Joanna Hughes Solicitor Apprenticeships and Advisor to the City Century career creating collaboration of 50+ City of London law firms which identifies, attracts, recruits, onboards, educates, networks, develops and qualifies significant numbers of talented and committed solicitor apprentices.Joanna and Sally discuss why Solicitor Apprenticeships are an attractive route into the law for employees and employers alik...

    52 min
  8. The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis

    12/12/2023

    The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis

    Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis. Victoria has served as Attorney General for England and Wales since 2022. She is also a Government Minister, and the MP for Banbury. Sally and Victoria discuss the day to day role of Attorney General and what that entails. Victoria also shares insights into how the crossover between law and politics in her career came about. They discuss the importance of increasing diversity when it comes to gover...

    27 min
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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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