Brief Exchange
Episodes
Judge Amy McGowan
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Her Honour Judge Amy McGowan of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia takes us through her compelling and diverse legal career, from her s...
Luke O'Kane
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luke O'Kane, Partner at Clyde & Co, joins us to discuss his journey into law—from being inspired by debate and research for Chief Judge Jus...
Melini Pillay
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melini shares her intriguing journey, detailing the challenging pivot in her legal career: moving from a prosecutor to representing defendants in comp...
Joanne Sanders
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Joanne Sanders, a Juris Doctor student at UTS. A former executive manager at the ABC, Joanne chats about studying while ...
Michael Kirby AC CMG
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Distinguished international jurist, educator and former Justice of the High Court of Australia (1996 to 2009), the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG nee...
Daphne Fong
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Law Society Student Ambassador Daphne Fong about her inspirations for studying law, the importance of marks in securing a...
Samuel Chu
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by Samuel Chu, a Solicitor at Dentons, who shares his unique journey into law. We dive into what ignited his passio...
Armin Alimardani
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Armin Alimardani, Senior Lecturer in Law and Emerging Technologies at the University of Wollongong, joins us in the studio to discuss...
Liam Meagher
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With experience spanning government, private practice, and the Bar, Liam Meagher has built a strong foundation in law. He joins us in the studio to sh...
Elle Belekas
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined in the studio by Elle Belekas, an Associate at MinterEllison, who offers insights into corporate and commercial lit...
Mara Lejins Returns
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following her appearance at the Law Society’s Annual Conference, Mara Lejins returns to the studio to discuss a range of topics, from insights gaine...
Jennifer Shaw and Paul Monaghan
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Shaw, partner at Bartier Perry, and Paul Monaghan, senior ethics solicitor for the Law Society of NSW, delve into the captivating world of sp...
Dane Luo
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Luo, a Doctor of Philosophy candidate at Oxford University, discusses his path to becoming a legal scholar. We explore his deep interest in const...
Jodie Sheen and Will Glowrey
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from Jodie Sheen and Will Glowrey, who are tackling the unique challenges of legal access in regional New South Wales. They s...
Jennifer Vuu
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a self-proclaimed "succession law nerd," Jennifer Vuu has dedicated her career to the intricacies of wills and estates. She joins us in t...
Linden Barnes
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor at the Law Society of NSW, joins us to chat about the ethical obligations of solicitor...
Raymond Sun
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A technology lawyer by day and a programmer by night, Raymond Sun found a way to bring his passions together in a unique area of law. He joins us for ...
Mara Lejins
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Big Law to the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) with a regular appearance on Channel 7's The Chase Australia mixed in, M...
Charlotte Morson
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Principal Solicitor at The Legal Costs Consultants, Charlotte Morson, joins us in the studio to share her experience, how she got int...
Taylah Spirovski Returns
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, President of NSW Young Lawyers for 2024, Taylah Spirovski joins us in the studio to talk about her priorities for the year and her ti...
Amy Farrugia
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There was a time when Amy thought the law wasn't for her, but through her commitment and perseverance, she now finds herself as a legal officer a...
Mei Gong
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2023 Young Lawyer of the Year, Mei Gong, has an incredible list of achievements.At nine years old, she migrated to Australia from China and had to lea...
Jessica Yazbek
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jessica takes us through her journey from a work-experience student to a qualified solicitor at Colin Biggers & Paisley. She refl...
Hannah Hurst
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hannah Hurst reflects on her experiences, from working at a large corporate practice to a non-profit organisation. She chats about th...
Oliver John Williams
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oliver John Williams chats about a range of social causes he is passionate about, justice and the best advice his mentor gave him abo...
Sophia Ulrich
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Yang chats with Sophia Urlich, in-house legal counsel and Vice Chair of the NSW Young Lawyers’ Civil Litigation Sub-Committee, about pursuing ...
Lachlan Robison
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brief Exchange, Lachlan Robison, barrister at State Chambers, shares his top tips on how to brief a barrister and his advice for ap...
Jen Casperson
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brief Exchange, Jen Casperson, principal solicitor at NSW Crown Solicitor's Office discusses why no two days are the same in g...
Anjali Nadarajane
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brief Exchange, Anjali Nadarajane, a lawyer at MinterEllison working in the intellectual property practice discusses her career and...
Mimi Lee
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brief Exchange, Mimi Lee, associate solicitor working in the Office of the General Counsel at NSW Treasury discusses what it's...
Olivia Irvine
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brief Exchange, Olivia Irvine, lawyer at Hazelbrook Legal and President of NSW Young Lawyers, shares her tips for early career lawy...