The Hearing – A Legal Podcast Thomson Reuters

We know we have some long-time listeners to The Hearing (thank you!) and we get super excited when we meet them. But for those of you who haven't listened since way back in 2018, an episode we often find ourselves recommending is ep. 6 (https://pod.fo/e/149f97). It's a jaw-dropping interview and it's how we first met Yasmin.

Fast-forward five years – with Yasmin now one of our regular hosts – in this episode she covers similar ground with her guest, Mark Henderson – a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers in London. Mark and Yasmin talk about being thrown into the deep end of disability overnight, with the ongoing challenges around accessibility, visibility and opportunity that this brings.

Mark's story is both moving and inspirational. As you'll hear, there was so much to discuss that we can't wait to have him back.


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What does the word negotiation really mean? What's the best question to ask during a negotiation? And what does negotiating have to do with kayaking?!

In this episode, Jennifer chats with Alex Carter, world-renowned keynote speaker, professional coach, and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, to answer these questions and more. Alex reveals the traits of a skilled negotiator that anyone can learn to help resolve conflict. She also explains why claiming your worth matters, including on a larger scale.

Alex describes how she followed the "deep knowing in her gut" to leave her position as a litigator at a mega law firm, to return to her law school to teach. She believes passionately that each of us should pay similar attention to what brings us joy – and shares a great trick for figuring it out.

As an avid reader, Jennifer also asks Alex about her best-selling book, "Ask For More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything". And, after listening to this episode, you will be inspired and ready to do just that!


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Expert witnesses can make or break a case: judges and juries look to their authority to explain all manner of technical subjects. But it turns out that hidden biases may be at work in who gets selected to testify as an expert.

In this episode, Becky digs into why this disparity exists and how it might be solved with her guests Isabel Kunsman and Kathryn Britten. Isabel and Kathryn are partners at consulting firm AlixPartners and co-founders of Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses (ERE), an organisation working to bring gender equality to this important function of the law.


To find out more about the ERE pledge, go to: https://www.expertwitnesspledge.com/

In this episode, Lauren chats with Katharine Larsen, Deputy General Counsel, Litigation, for Thomson Reuters. Katharine was raised in a small town in the midwestern US, but always knew she wanted to explore the world. At a young age, Katharine began living and working abroad, and continued to do so at various points in her legal career. Now back in the US and working in New York City, Katharine has a unique global perspective that sets her apart from many American lawyers.

Through her journey around the globe, Katharine also found her passion in media law. Katharine and Lauren chat about this passion and other topics, including how Katharine's global experience helped her work to free Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo from prison in Myanmar, some big-picture differences between the US legal system and those of other countries, and the greatest challenge facing the media right now. They also chat about the importance of approaching situations without making assumptions, and why it often pays to ask open-ended questions. (Interview recorded 16th December 2022)


We'd love to hear from you, so drop us a line at thehearing@tr.com to say hello, or to share your ideas for guests and future topics!

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In this episode, Yasmin sits down with Peter Daly, an employment law partner at Doyle Clayton, to discuss his career and the high-profile philosophical belief cases he's been focused on recently. They discuss the significance for employers of the judgment Forstater, as well as the wider societal impact of such cases.

For more episodes that touch upon related themes, we invite you to listen to those featuring the guests below:

EP. 04 – Robin White (https://pod.fo/e/149f99)

EP. 79 – Freddy McConnell (https://pod.fo/e/d596e)

EP. 110 – Ellie Krug (https://pod.fo/e/154d45)


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MY LEGAL JOB & ME – In the hotseat for this episode is Charles Bagot KC from Gatehouse Chambers in London. Charles has many strings to his bow – he's a barrister, part-time judge, and joint head of chambers. He's also well known in the profession for his legendary courtesy.

Listen to Charles as he talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, bouncing back from set-backs, and why it pays to be nice to everyone. No matter what stage you're at in your career, we're sure you'll appreciate his sage advice.


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