The Legal Eagle Podcast

Sarah-Mae Thomas
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Sarah-Mae Thomas presents a podcast on various legal and social issues. Sarah-Mae specialises in family law, personal injury law and insurance litigation, with a keen interest in issues surrounding children and women. Information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice and does not create a solicitor-client relationship with listeners.

  1. Beyond Billables: Tackling Lawyer Burnout with Iman Ibrahim

    MAR 10

    Beyond Billables: Tackling Lawyer Burnout with Iman Ibrahim

    In our previous conversation, Iman Ibrahim — former divorce lawyer and founder of the Over It Club — walked us through the role of divorce coaching and how it bridges the gap between legal clarity and emotional clarity.   In this episode, we turn the spotlight on another challenge close to home: burnout in the legal profession, especially among young lawyers.   Iman explains why burnout is about far more than long hours — it’s about chronic misalignment between values and reality. When lawyers are measured by billables and obedience, they stop showing up as whole people, and toxic firm cultures only make this worse.   We also dive into the myth that younger lawyers are “softer.” In Iman’s view, they are stronger than ever, refusing to normalise unhealthy patterns, asking whether the profession is sustainable, and demanding careers that align with the lives they want to lead. Coaching, she explains, can be a lifeline here — not to teach people how to quit, but to help them slow down, think clearly, and make intentional choices about whether to stay, leave, or redesign their path.   Finally, Iman delivers a message to firm leaders: you can’t yoga and pizza your way out of a broken culture. If law firms want real retention, innovation, and loyalty, they need to stop treating lawyers like machines and start rethinking the systems that guarantee burnout. Podcast Episode Producers: Sarah-Mae Thomas and Ashley Koh Find us here: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ #LawyerWellbeing #LawyerBurnout #WorkplaceWellness #CareerClarity #CoachingForLawyers #LegalProfession

    24 min
  2. Experts in Practice: Commercial Disputes with Shobna Chandran

    FEB 9

    Experts in Practice: Commercial Disputes with Shobna Chandran

    Had a great conversation with Shobna Chandran who is an absolute powerhouse in the commercial disputes arena here in Singapore. We talk about running a firm, walking with integrity and strength. Shobna shares her amazing insights into how women do not strive for perfection but aim for progression. Tune in as she shares powerful insights into how one should not give up before a problem arises. Tune in to hear from her years of wisdom and mentorship. Learn more about Shobna here: https://www.thescllc.com/ Podcast Episode Producers: Sarah-Mae Thomas and Ashley Koh #Singaporelawyer #mentorship #womeninlaw

    48 min
  3. Sophie Mathur: Bringing law to the Community

    JAN 22

    Sophie Mathur: Bringing law to the Community

    In this episode, we speak with Sophie Mather, Corporate Partner at Linklaters and Chairperson of Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support Ltd (Babes), a charity supporting pregnant teenagers in Singapore. We explore why access to timely, reliable support matters, how stigma and judgement can shape a young person’s options, and what it looks like in practice to create asafe, neutral, judgement-free space in a multicultural society. Sophie shares how Babes helps young mothers break cycles through education. Babes also provides support ranging from practical assistance and childcare to exposure to new career possibilities so that teen pregnancy does not derail their long-term prospects. We also reflect on the role lawyers and law firms can play beyond direct casework, and how capability-building through governance, risk management, compliance, and strong operational systems enables charities to deliver support sustainably and remain accountable to the communities they serve.   The conversation highlights the role lawyers and law firms can play beyond direct casework such as through capability-building through governance, risk management, compliance, and sound operational systems. These are areas in which enables charities to deliver services effectively and remain accountable to both service users and donors. Learn more about BABEs here: https://www.babes.org.sg/

    31 min
  4. Breaking Barriers: At home with Justice Judith Prakash

    11/17/2025

    Breaking Barriers: At home with Justice Judith Prakash

    In this episode, we are deeply honoured to welcome Justice Judith Prakash, Singapore’s first female Judge of the Court of Appeal and Her World’s Woman of the Year 2024. Justice Prakash has had an extraordinary legal journey — from starting her career under the legendary David Marshall, to breaking multiple glass ceilings and shaping Singapore’s judiciary. Appointed to the Supreme Court Bench in 1992, she made history in 2016 as the first woman appointed to the Court of Appeal. Over her remarkable career, she has authored more than 600 judgments, mentored generations of lawyers, and paved the way for women in law. In this candid conversation, Justice Prakash reflects on her early years working with David Marshall, finding her voice as one of few women in the profession, and the defining moments that shaped her career. She also shares insights on building resilience in a demanding field, as well as her thoughts on mentorship, purpose, and empowering the next generation of women lawyers. Podcast Episode Producers: Sarah-Mae Thomas and Ashley Koh  Find us here: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok  #JusticeJudithPrakash #WomenInLaw #LegalTrailblazer #EmpoweringWomen

    39 min
  5. The Missing Piece in Divorce: Coaching & Clarity

    10/14/2025

    The Missing Piece in Divorce: Coaching & Clarity

    Divorce isn’t just a legal process — it’s an emotional and life-changing journey. In this episode, we sit down with Iman Ibrahim, a former divorce lawyer who has practiced in both London and Singapore, and now founder of the Over It Club, where she works as a burnout and divorce coach.   With nearly 20 years of experience guiding clients through separation, Iman explains why legal clarity doesn’t always equal emotional clarity, and why many clients turn to their lawyers for support that extends beyond the law. She shares how divorce coaching fills this critical gap — helping clients decide whether to stay or go, preparing them emotionally and strategically for what lies ahead, and ultimately making the legal process smoother for both client and counsel.   We also dive into the types of clients who benefit most from coaching — from those who feel stuck and frozen, to high-functioning individuals who appear to have it all together but are quietly overwhelmed inside. Finally, Iman reveals what collaboration looks like between lawyers and divorce coaches, and how “prehab” can ensure clients are truly ready to face the hard conversations with ex-spouses, children, family, and even their own lawyers. Podcast Episode Producers: Sarah-Mae Thomas and Ashley Koh Find us here: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ #DivorceCoaching #LifeTransitions #OverItClub #NavigatingDivorce #BeyondLegalAdvice

    30 min
  6. Empowering Tomorrow’s Lawyers

    09/23/2025

    Empowering Tomorrow’s Lawyers

    In this episode, we sit down with Dean Leslie Chew SC, former Senior District Judge and Senior Counsel, and founding Dean of SUSS Law, to explore Singapore’s legal evolution and the future of the profession. He reflects on his journey from the bench to academia, sharing insights on judicial innovation, legal education, and the rise of AI in practice. Professor Chew discusses how mentorship, curriculum design, and sustainable pathways can empower students and tackle attrition, while emphasising the enduring value of judgment and critical thinking. He also highlights initiatives at SUSS Law supporting wellness, mentorship, and industry collaboration, and closes with a call for young lawyers to embrace the profession with leadership, innovation, ethics, and service. Podcast Episode Producers: Sarah-Mae Thomas, Dhyana Srinivasan, and Ashley Koh Find us here: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn #FutureOfLaw #LegalInnovation #AIandLaw #SUSSLaw

    51 min
  7. Code-switching, Court Rooms and Cultural Identity

    08/13/2025

    Code-switching, Court Rooms and Cultural Identity

    Code-switching, Court Rooms and Cultural Identity.     In this episode we talk about the challenges faced by many individuals who might have grown up in a different country but have come back to another country to live and work as adults. Sometimes, feelings of self-worth or identity can come under attack, especially when you have a more fluid concept of where home is.    We talk about the power of kindness and how what was seen of as a weakness, is actually an asset – cultural fluency means that you can think globally whilst still practicing in a very domestic context!    Tune in to listen to this fascinating episode on how we delve into our passionate take on how there is no specific type of personality you need to conform to, in order to be a successful. We also talk about the power of blooming where we are planted because we all know that the grass is greenest where you water it.    Find us here: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn   #thirdculturekid #globalcitizen #law #podcast

    57 min
  8. Before 'I do'

    02/05/2025

    Before 'I do'

    In this episode, we explore Singapore's rising divorce rates and the potential of pre-marital counselling to strengthen marriages. With 7,118 divorces and annulments in 2023 alone, it's time to rethink marriage preparation. Our special guest, Concetta Arnese from Alliance Counselling, shares her insights on how pre-marital counselling can equip couples with the tools needed to navigate marital challenges. From communication strategies to conflict resolution, discover how counselling can help turn "happily ever after" into a well-prepared reality. Podcast Episode Producers: Sarah-Mae Thomas, Dhyana Srinivasan, and Mandy Ngoh Connect with us: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

    31 min
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Sarah-Mae Thomas presents a podcast on various legal and social issues. Sarah-Mae specialises in family law, personal injury law and insurance litigation, with a keen interest in issues surrounding children and women. Information provided in this podcast does not constitute legal advice and does not create a solicitor-client relationship with listeners.

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  • Creator
    Sarah-Mae Thomas
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sarah-Mae Thomas
  • Show Website
    The Legal Eagle Podcast