Unravelled by DWL

In our seventh episode, we chat to Brenda Milo, a wonderful senior government environmental lawyer and legal manager, and a passionate advocate for Pacific Island lawyers and students. As President and Co-Founder of the Pacific Legal Association NSW (PLAN), Brenda’s advocacy is driven by a deep sense of duty and service for community building.  Through candid conversation, we explore Br...

In our sixth episode, we are joined by Mariam Veiszadeh, an award-winning human rights champion, lawyer, diversity & inclusion practitioner, contributing author and social commentator. From starting the Islamophobia Register to her work with Media Diversity Australia, Mariam continues to leverage her lived experience to amplify the voices of diverse women advocates, improve diverse representat...

In our fifth episode, we sit down with the incredible Sharyn Hall SC and the Honourable Justice Rachel Pepper. Through conversation, both Sharyn and her Honour discuss how to navigate the legal profession and the Bar as women who identify as part of the LGBTQI+ community. They both share their nuanced and varied experiences, and shed some light on how to navigate a career in courtroom advocacy. If...

In our fourth episode, we sit down with Karla - a Kamilaroi woman who grew up in Tamworth and now works as a graduate at leading law firm Gilbert + Tobin. We get a glimpse into what it has been like for a young, Indigenous woman to navigate studying law in a new city and working at a large law firm. Through Karla's story, we learn the importance of "backing yourself", especially in situations whic...

In our third episode, we sit down with Tu Le, a lawyer and advocate, who has recently been named the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian of 2022. In this conversation, Tu provides incredible insights into the world of law and politics, sharing her experiences as a lawyer in the community legal sector and advocating for people from a range of diverse backgrounds. If you're interested in s...

Our second episode features a candid conversation with Gabrielle Bashir SC, President of the Bar Association of NSW. Tune in for her insights on a career in advocacy, the shift towards gender equity and inclusion at the Bar and why diverse representation at the Bar is of critical importance. If you are contemplating a career as a barrister, this one’s for you! --------- GET IN TOUCH: Have feedback...

Our first special guest Amani Haydar is a lawyer, advocate, artist and Executive Board Member of Bankstown Women’s Health Centre. She has published ‘The Mother Wound’, a raw account of her mother’s life and family tragedy, and has been named New Writer of Year in 2022. In this conversation, we hear about her personal experiences as a lawyer, the challenges of seeking justice in an adversarial syst...