Talking Law with Sally Penni MBE

Today Sally Penni is Talking Law with Amanda Pinto KC.

Amanda was called to the Bar in 1983 and practices at 33 Chancery Lane, London. She specialises in business wrongdoing, international fraud, corporate crime, bribery and money laundering.

In this episode you can hear Amanda discuss her passionate love for Advocacy, her role as Chair of the Bar Council, as well as her views on the possibility of trials taking place remotely post-covid.

Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 

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This week Sally Penni is Talking Law with Frances Swaine.

Fran became a Partner at Leigh Day in 1996 and Managing Partner in 2011. She was also the founding partner of the Human Rights Department.

Fran is a role model for women both in and outside of the profession. She has been dismantling barriers and overcoming adversity throughout her career. She has done this through ground-breaking casework and has blazed a trail for women looking to take up top positions in the profession as one of the few female managing partners of a Top 100 law firm.

Fran shares with us the highs and lows of her career as well as some inspirational management advice, particularly in relation to managing a business remotely during the pandemic.

This episode of Talking Law is supported by Leigh Day.

Leigh day is a national law firm specialising in the more complex aspects of personal injury and human rights law. They are committed to achieving access to justice for all by providing first-rate legal advice.

Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 

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Gerard McDermott is an international barrister, working extensively in the USA and specialises in the most complex personal injury cases. Amongst his most high profile cases Gerard was Lead Counsel for the Health Authority in the Shipman Inquiry and is presently instructed to jointly lead the claims for compensation for over 800 victims of the Grenfell Tower Tragedy.

As well as sharing memories of some of the cases he’s worked on, Gerard is passionate about supporting and developing the legal profession and outlines his thoughts how the bar can, and should, change into the future.

Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 

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Mary Bonsor is the CEO and co-founder of Flex Legal and is passionate about making the law more inclusive and more agile.  

Mary talks us through her legal career, and explains why she believes all legal professionals should pursue other interests or hobbies alongside their work. Mary also shares details of her ‘Hello Stranger’ project to combat loneliness, as well as speculating on how Covid could impact the legal profession in the future.  

This episode of Talking Law is supported to by Flex Legal, a platform that connects law firms and in-house legal teams to lawyers and paralegals on a flexible basis. Flex Legal is the UK’s fastest growing legal services provider and prides itself on being positive, human and responsive.  Find out more at flex.legal

Presented by barrister at law at Kenworthys Chambers Manchester Sally Penni, MBE founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 

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In this episode, Sally Penni is Talking Law with Oluwapelumi Amanda Adeola, a Solicitor and partner from BHP Law. She works extensively in private law matters such as divorce, finance, separation, pre and post nuptial agreements and private law children matters. 
 
Oluwapelumi Amanda is a keen advocate and represents clients at court in most proceedings. In this episode she explains why she is so passionate about this area of law work. She’s also a member of the Resolution Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and reveals why she believes diversity to be so important in society and the legal profession.

This episode of Talking Law is supported by BHP Law.

BHP Law is a full service from based in the North East of England with offices across the North East. The firm is proud of its fresh approach to legal services. traditional values and local expertise. Access to Justice is at the heart of the work they do and they have continued to serve their local community tirelessly over the years.

Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK

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Baroness Hale of Richmond’s illustrious career includes becoming Britain’s first female Law Lord, the first woman to serve on the UK Supreme Court and its first woman President.

In this episode of Talking Law Lady Hale discusses the very high-profile case of the Proroguing of Parliament in 2019, how it feels to be an icon, and even her trademark spider broaches.

This episode is supported by Kenworthys Chambers and Leigh Day.

Kenworthy’s Chambers are a progressive set of Chambers, striving to ensure access to justice for all, with professionalism and excellence as the driving force to everything we do. Ranked in the Legal 500 Chambers and Partners, our Practice Areas include Crime, Immigration, Commercial, Costs, Civil, Family and Employment. Miss Sally Penni MBE is a Tenant of Kenworthy’s Chambers since 2006. Find us LinkedIn and Twitter at Kenworthy’s Chambers.

Leigh day is a national law firm specialising in the more complex aspects of personal injury and human rights law. They are committed to achieving access to justice for all by providing first-rate legal advice.

Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK

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Sally is Talking Law with Helena Samaha; the President & CEO of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of top-tier independent law firms in 160 jurisdictions, working together seamlessly to deliver consistent, high quality, advice to clients for solving cross-border legal challenges. 

Helena shares her global perspective on the legal profession, from gender equality and diversity to remote working and increasing efficiency.

She also recalls what it was like working as an in-house lawyer for the Virgin Group; steering the company through a period of rapid expansion into new markets and products.

Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK

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This week Sally is joined by Dr Tunde Okewale MBE; a hugely successful Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers. Tunde is the founder of ‘Urban Lawyers’, a charity that aims to educate, engage and stimulate discussion amongst young people about their attitudes towards criminal law, policing and personal responsibility.

Tunde shares the story of his successful journey into Law; from a council estate in East London he recalls how even his experience working at Sainsburys provided him with valuable life experience that he uses to this day.

Tunde and Sally discuss the Black Lives Matter campaign, and the effect it is having on society and the bar, as well as the effect COVID could have on the legal profession, especially new entrants.

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This episode is supported by Wesleyan Financial Services

Sally is Talking Law with Consultant, Motivational Speaker and Author Simon McCrum. Having run the UK's fastest-growing law firm, he now helps law firms and teams to become The Perfect Legal Business.

Simon shares some fascinating insights into how to run a successful law firm – providing a great service for clients, whilst at the same time being financially sound. He also speculates about how he thinks COVID may change the legal sector in the future.

Simon’s book ‘The Perfect Legal Business’ is available now.

Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK

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Sally Penni is Talking Law with Samantha Hillas KC, an esteemed family lawyer who works across complex financial remedy cases. A Northerner and the first of her family to go to University, Samantha shares the history of her career including the challenges she faced in achieving Pupillage.

Sam has some fantastic tips for the future generations of lawyers, and she also describes how she combines her legal expertise with one of her life-long passions: Rugby.

Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK

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Talking Law this week is Professor Felicity Gerry KC, a passionate legal expert who has worked internationally, including in the UK, the Hague, Australia and Asia.

Her extensive career has seen her work on cases such as terrorism, homicide trials and sexual offending. She’s also worked to enact changes to the law on Modern Slavery, FGM and Reproductive Rights. Felicity shares how her passion, ambition and desire for change have shaped her and her career.

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Today Sally speaks with Andrew Powell, a barrister who specialises in all aspects of family law; the international movement of children, surrogacy and fertility law as well as adoption and child protection.

Andrew reflects on his illustrious career in family law and recalls some of the most memorable cases he’s worked on. As an advocate for feminism and diversity, he also considers equality in the bar and his experiences of discrimination in society.

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Today Sally speaks with Professor Leslie Thomas KC, a barrister who specialises in claims against the police and other public authorities, civil litigation, human rights, data and privacy claims.
 
Leslie recounts an extensive career tackling racism, discrimination and police brutality, including his work on the case of Christopher Alder. He also reveals how he looks after his wellbeing through music and languages. 

Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK

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Harold Brako

This episode of Talking Law is brought to you by Addleshaw Goddard

Today you’ll be hearing from Harold Brako, a Finance Litigation and Disputes Partner at Addleshaw Goddard.

An experienced litigator, Harold works with clients across the UK, Africa and the Middle East.

He also leads his firm's inclusion and diversity strategy and was shortlisted for the Diversity Champion Award in 2019.  

He talks about the lead his firm is taking on tackling racial, gender and class diversity and reveals the racism he has dealt with in his career.

Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK

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Anesta Weekes KC

On this episode I’m delighted to bring you an interview with one of the most inspiring women at the bar, Anesta Weekes KC

Called in 1981, Anesta is recognised for her work internationally, both prosecuting and defending serious criminal offences. She regularly appears in the Court of Appeal, as well as being appointed Recorder in 1999 and has many years of sitting in the Crown Courts as the judge in serious criminal trials.  

She discussed her passion for advocacy and how her love of music helps her wellbeing.

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Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK

Gillian Long

On this episode I’ll be talking law to solicitor Gillian Long.

Gillian was the company solicitor or general counsel for Nichols PLC, for nearly 20 years and at the time of recording, she was still in the post.

She talks about the role of a general counsel and what led her into the law.

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Mary Prior KC

On this episode I’ll be talking law to Mary Prior KC

An eminent silk at 36 Bedford Row, Mary practices exclusively in serious and complex criminal offenses, specialising in historic allegations of institutionalised sexual abuse.

As you will hear, Mary comes from a Northern working-class background and had an unusual journey to the bar via a sponsored pupillage with the CPS. 

She now also sits as a recorder and is involved in numerous organisations including Women In Criminal Law.  She shares some superb advice for a successful career in law.

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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

On this episode of Talking Law, I was really excited to sit down and talk to multi-medal winning Paralympian, politician, coach and presenter Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

One of Britain’s, greatest Paralympic athletes, Tanni has had a varied career across so many sectors. She now sits as an Independent Cross-Bench Peer in the House of Lords and we discussed her life-long love of the law.

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Alison Lobb

On this episode you’re going to hear my conversation with Alison Lobb, Managing Partner at Morecroft’s Solicitors in Liverpool.

Alison is one of only a few female managing partners in the country and she also won Woman Solicitor of the Year at the Law Society Excellence Awards in 2019.

She discusses her experiences as a young solicitor and reveals why she never considered law to be a long term career prospect!

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Courtenay Griffiths KC

On this episode I’m absolutely thrilled to be Talking Law with the legendary barrister Courtenay Griffiths KC

Currently based in London at 25 Bedford Row (recently voted Crime Set of the Year) Courtenay practises predominantly in criminal defence, in hugely complex murder cases as well as fraud and drug offences.

He discusses what it was like to defend Charles Taylor, accused of war crimes and the incredible challenges he faced working on the Damilola Taylor murder trial.

He also revealed the racist treatment he received as a young man and how that led him into law.

Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK