ChatterMatters Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Spencer is an Arizona based law student, published author, and living proof that you don't need to wait until graduation to start building your legal career. In this episode, Spencer and I talk about the power of networking early, how to stand out in a crowded field, and why a scarcity mindset is the last thing law students should bring into law school. His book, the Memorabl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ChatterMatters, Amogh sits down with Rob Hanna — host of the globally renowned Legally Speaking Podcast and founder of legal recruitment business KC Partners. Rob shares how he built one of the largest legal podcasts in the world, why human-to-human connection matters more than ever in the age of AI, and how to find your North Star as a content creator. Along th...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 f...

Send us Fan Mail 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 essentiall...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail 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 c...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 John...

Send us Fan Mail Join Amogh in this captivating episode of the ChatterMatters podcast, featuring the amazing Duncan MacDougall, an experienced Wills and Estates lawyer. Hailing from Canada, both Amogh and Duncan share a unique bond as alumni of the University of Alberta, having earned their Bachelor of Commerce degrees.  In this insightful conversation, Duncan takes us on a journey from the halls...

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast!  In this episode, Amogh sits down with Erin Kanygin, a Legal Transformation Lawyer at Gilbert + Tobin  to talk about her legal journey and interests within the law.  Erin, who moved to Australia from Canada, shares her inspiring journey to the law, including how she found her calling within the legal transforma...

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast!  In this episode, Amogh sits down with Christine Bulos  to talk about her legal journey and interests within the law.  Christine is a Commercial Solicitor with an interest in privacy, and emerging technology. She regularly shares her thoughts on these topics on her LinkedIn page.   Happy listening! 

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone and welcome to this very special episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast in collaboration with Law Squared!  In this episode, Amogh sits down with Law Squared Graduate Lawyers, Jackson and Ee Lynn to talk about their legal journeys and their respective experiences working at Law Squared.  Law Squared is a dynamic and innovative law firm that uses a human centred approach...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast!  Did you ever wonder what a Management Consultant does? Did you know that your law degree can provide you with many different career opportunities (inside and outside the legal industry)?  In this episode, Amogh sits down with Matt Jarrett, who is an Associate Consultant at Bain and Company. Prior to becoming a consultant, Mat...

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone,  Welcome to another episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast.  In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with James Myint, Managing Partner of Stirling & Rose.  James and I talk about his inspiring legal journey and cover a whole range of topics, from how he decided to pursue a legal career to his thoughts on various generative AI models such as ChatGPT and the...

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone and welcome to Season 2 of the ChatterMatters Podcast! I am so excited to bring this Podcast back for a second season, featuring more legal journeys and some inspiring stories of lawyers and legal professionals. In this episode, and in celebration of Privacy Awareness Week  in Australia, I am delighted to showcase two inspiring lawyers and their equally fascinating lov...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what a 'day in life' of a lawyer advising on emerging technology looks like? Why might a lawyer be interested in the intersection of law and technology? In this episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast, Amogh sits down with Raymond Sun, a lawyer working at Herbert Smith Freehills to unpack some of these topics. Listeners will also hear how Raymond decided to p...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it's like to work as an In-House lawyer? Look no further! Shoshana Shields, Director of Legal for Google Australia and New Zealand shares her legal journey from private practice to working in-house. Happy listening! :)

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the third episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast. In this episode, we hear from Craig Evans who shares his legal journey from being an actor, commercial radio announcer and comedian in his former career to transitioning into the legal profession as a commercial solicitor. Happy listening!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Erin Kirker who is a technology lawyer at a big commercial firm. She shares her legal journey from law school experience to working in the technology sector. Listeners will also get an opportunity to learn more about what practicing in tech law looks like and the sort of skills needed to exc...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of the ChatterMatters Podcast! My name is Amogh and I am delighted to welcome you to my show. In this episode, listeners will hear from my friend, and fellow Canadian Ali Samhat. Ali shares his journey within the law from pursuing his law degree at Bond University to his career aspirations within the legal profession. Hope you enjoy the discussion! :)