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Welcome to another episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast. This episode feels like something of a full-circle moment, as I am joined by Paul Burgess, who once taught me at Monash Law School and now joins me to discuss how he found his calling in legal academia. We unpack what life as a legal academic actually looks like, alongside some honest reflections on imposter syndrome, AI in law schools, and several valuable nuggets of wisdom for law students and aspiring lawyers — with a few threads that connect back to my earlier interview with former Justice of the High Court of Australia, Michael Kirby AC CMG.

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In this special in-person episode, Amogh sits down with the Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG - Australia's "Great Dissenter" and a former Justice of the High Court of Australia (Australia's Highest Court) - for a wide-ranging conversation recorded at his chambers in Sydney.

Justice Kirby reflects on his early years as a proud public school student, his path into law, his love of history and student politics, and offers powerful advice for law students and young lawyers: be a joiner, don't hide your talents, and shape a life that suits you.

From RBG to resilience, hard work to humility - this is a true masterclass.

Don't forget to follow the ChatterMatters podcast and leave a review if you enjoyed this conversation.

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Welcome to another episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast.

In this episode, I chat with the incredible Wenee Derricott-Yap - a lawyer, author, entrepreneur, academic, and even a Sydney to Hobart race winner!

Wenee's journey is a fascinating one, from founding the popular #SurviveLaw platform designed to provide law students with helpful resources, to opening Sydney's first space themed cat cafe and everything in between! We dive into how Wenee has turned her dreams into reality, navigating a wide range of fields while maintaining a positive and optimistic mindset.

If you have ever wondered all the different places your law degree can take you, Wenee's story is certainly one to check out! It's inspiring, and full of surprises!

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Welcome back to another episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast.

In this episode, Amogh sits down with Jeremy Grunfeld, a lawyer turned student success strategist who worked at Forage (now acquired by EAB). Forage is an educational technology company that offers free job simulations to students across several different professions including the legal profession. Students essentially get to experience what a "day in life" of a lawyer / consultant / investment banker, etc. is at a specific firm / company.

Jeremy shares his journey to the law and reflects on some of the lessons he has picked up along the way. He also offers his top tips for students going through the clerkship process in Australia, as well as some invaluable lessons he has learned from working as a lawyer and from his experience building a successful company.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with practical insights and actionable advice.

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Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast.

In this episode, Amogh sits down with Riley Anastasio, an employment lawyer and a legal counsel at Source.

Riley talks about how he went from initially wanting to pursue physiotherapy to then switching to a law degree, as well as some of the invaluable lessons he has learned along the way. He also offers some great advice for law students , particularly around how to make your law degree work for you, as well as what employment law looks like in practice.

Happy listening!

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Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast.

In this episode, Amogh sits down with Rohan Bilimoria, an experienced private practice and in-house lawyer who currently leads Global Community Development at Law Squared. Aside from working at Law Squared, Rohan is also the founder of Law Ninjas which is a community for in-house lawyers and general counsel. Community is at the heart of everything Rohan does, and through his passion for helping others, he has created an incredible community for in-house lawyers (as well as other lawyers and law students).

In this episode, Rohan shares his journey to the law but also reflects on some invaluable lessons he has learned along the way. He also offers some great advice for law students and young lawyers, particularly around topics such as finding your passion, or how to handle rejection.

Happy listening!

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Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast.

In this episode, Amogh sits down with James d'Apice, an experienced litigator who also wears several other hats (including that of a podcast host!). James predominantly practices in areas such as corporate oppression, derivative action, and other related fields. In this episode, James shares his fascinating journey to the law but also reflects on some invaluable lessons he has learned along the way. From practical tips for junior lawyers and those interested in specialising in litigation, to how he approaches content creation, we hear it all.

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Welcome to Season 3 of the ChatterMatters Podcast!

Whether you're a first-time listener or a returning fan, we're excited to have you join us for another season of intriguing legal tales. This season's guest lineup is packed with some amazing individuals from the legal profession.

Kicking off the first episode of this season is Mei Gong, a Senior Associate at Johnson Winter Slattery who specialises in Competition and Consumer Law. Mei not only shares her inspiring journey to the law but also imparts some invaluable lessons she has learned along the way. From practical tips for junior lawyers to useful advice on personal branding within the legal profession, this episode promises a wealth of insights.

Happy listening!

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