Before the Court - Deakin Law Students' Society

The Deakin Law Students' Society's podcast, Before the Court, takes an in-depth look into the exciting areas of the legal world.

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Being a Barrister...

Being a Barrister...

Join Emilie and Emilia in this bonus episode as they speak to Nina Vallins. Nina is a barrister for the Victorian Bar specialising in common law, specifically institutional and public liability cases, as well as a wide range of other areas. Prior to becoming a barrister, Nina worked as a solicitor for cases involving historical child abuse and sentencing applications. Further, Nina has experience as an associate at the county court in the civil division. 

Breaking Down Wellbeing

Breaking Down Wellbeing

Join Henry as he chats with Alice Mayne (student and former DLSS Director of Education) about all things wellbeing - this is an episode about a really important topic and is not to be missed!

Breaking Down Time Management

Breaking Down Time Management

Join Henry as he chats with former DLSS president Courtney McKenzie about all things time management ... crucial ahead of the upcoming assignment season!

Understanding Corporate Insolvency

Understanding Corporate Insolvency

Join Ava and Emilia as they speak to Ali Abachi. Ali Abachi is a senior associate within the Commodities Group and Litigation Team at HFW, in the Melbourne office. Within this area, Ali predominately specialises in insolvency, construction and broader contractual disputes. Throughout his career Ali has acted for both small and large companies, as well as financial service providers and high net worth individuals, with many of his matters going on to set important precedent in the world of Australian Corporate Law.  

 

Ali Completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (majoring in International Relations & Affairs) at Deakin University in 2013. He then went on to study a Masters of Law, specialising in International Commercial Law at the Australian National University in 2021. 

Understanding Entertainment & Influencer Law

Understanding Entertainment & Influencer Law

Join Ava and Luke as they speak to Marco Angele. Marco Angele is currently a principal lawyer at Marshalls + Dent + Wilmoth Lawyers. A firm that practises in several areas such as commercial law, family law, litigation and dispute resolution, property law and estate planning, as well as niche practice areas such as entertainment law, hotels and tourism law and education law. Within the firm, Marco predominantly specialises in the fields of entertainment law, influencer and social media law, and corporate law, as well as the start-up and scale-up of companies.


Marco completed a Bachelor of Arts at Melbourne University in 2010 and subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor in 2013. He then went on to complete his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with Leo Cussen in 2014, being admitted to practice in 2015.

Understanding Child Safety & Safeguarding Law

Understanding Child Safety & Safeguarding Law

Join Ava and Will as they speak to Patrice Fitzgerald. Patrice Fitzgerald is the founder, director and Principal Lawyer at Safe Space Legal, the first firm in Australia to practice exclusively in child safety and safeguarding law. She has dedicated her career to protecting children and vulnerable people and works with organisations to ensure children and vulnerable people are kept safe.

Patrice completed a Bachelor of Laws at La Trobe University in 2004 and was subsequently admitted to practice in 2006. She has also obtained additional qualifications in investigations and interviewing children.

Alongside her role at Safe Space Legal, Patrice is also a Sessional Member of the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal in the Review and Regulation List (Child Welfare).

Understanding Medical Negligence Law

Understanding Medical Negligence Law

Join Ava and Georgia as they speak to Emma Murphy. Emma Murphy is currently an Associate at Maurice Blackburn and practices exclusively in the field of medical negligence. She is located at the Bendigo office and is currently the only regionally based medical negligence lawyer in Victoria at Maurice Blackburn. This experience has made her very passionate about attracting young lawyers into the regions.

 

Emma completed her studies in 2013 at Monash University, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws majoring in Medical and Health Law, as well as a Bachelor of Science majoring in Development Biology and Genetics. Emma then went on to complete her Practical Legal Training at the Coroner's Court of Victoria and was subsequently admitted to practice in 2014. 

 

Emma is passionate about equality and accessibility within the healthcare system. Due to this passion and her interest in bridging public knowledge between health, science and the law, Emma was eager to commence a career in medical negligence law.

What is...Entertainment Law?

What is...Entertainment Law?

Join Emilie and Evan as they speak to Rebekah O'Sullivan. Rebekah O’Sullivan is an award-winning entertainment, intellectual property, and immigration lawyer. Rebekah specialises in the film, television, theatre, and music industries. Her representations include Oscar-award-winning talents, such as Natalie Portman, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, and Chris Hemsworth, as well as platinum-selling musicians, such as Liam Payne and Tones and I. Rebekah holds a Juris Doctor from Bond University and the University of California, as well as a Masters of Legal Practice. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts, training at one of London’s most prestigious acting institutions, working as an actor and acting coach. Rebekah has also won the legal excellence award for Queensland solicitor of the year, was appointed as a distinguished fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London and has been consistently ranked on Doyle’s list as a leading lawyer for the past four years. Rebekah, outside of entertainment law, offers her services pro bono, as a senior lawyer at Bond University’s Immigration Clinic. 

Social Justice and Equity - Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen AM QC & Indigenous Law & Constitutional Reform

Social Justice and Equity - Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen AM QC & Indigenous Law & Constitutional Reform

In this podcast, we discuss Indigenous Law and Constitutional Reform with Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen AM QC, the esteemed retired barrister, writer and activist. Dr Bryan’s extensive representations in the High Court on significant native title and constitutional matters provides him deep insight into the importance of Indigenous rights, including as the junior counsel for the plaintiffs throughout the Mabo litigation. 

Join us as we explore the key issues of legislating native title, the Voice to Parliament referendum, enacting constitutional recognition and treaty rights for Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Bio of Before the Court - Deakin Law Students' Society

Before the Court - Deakin Law Students' Society, offers a captivating exploration of the dynamic and multifaceted realms of the legal world. In this podcast, the Deakin Law Students' Society engages in insightful conversations with distinguished leaders in the legal profession, providing listeners with a deep understanding of various areas of law.

Each episode features new and influential guests who share their expertise, experiences, and insights, shedding light on the intricacies of their legal careers. From seasoned practitioners to renowned legal experts, the podcast delves into the guests' professional journeys, offering valuable advice and guidance to aspiring law students.

Through thought-provoking discussions, Before the Court covers a wide range of legal topics, enabling listeners to gain a comprehensive understanding of different areas of law and the challenges and opportunities they present.

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