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Brief Exchange

Brief Exchange

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From NSW Young Lawyers, brief conversations with lawyers about their professional career paths, and tips for solicitors in the early years of their careers.
Produced by the Law Society of New South Wales

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Episodes
  • Magistrate Kasey Pearce

    Magistrate Kasey Pearce
    May 5 2026

    In this episode, Magistrate Kasey Pearce traces her path from USYD to criminal defence, the challenges of fighting for disadvantaged clients, and what it really takes to walk into a courtroom and advocate for someone's life. She also explains the often-misunderstood world of coronial proceedings — where the goal isn't to assign blame, but to find the truth.
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    39 mins
  • Greg James AM KC

    Greg James AM KC
    Mar 17 2026

    From North Sydney Boys High to the Supreme Court bench, Greg James has seen it all. In this episode of Brief Exchange, the former Royal Commissioner reflects on a storied career—including becoming a QC at just 38 and navigating landmark cases like the Bathurst jail riots and the Polyukhovich war crimes trial.
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    50 mins
  • Hayder Shkara

    Hayder Shkara
    Feb 17 2026

    In this episode, former Olympian turned lawyer Hayder Shkara, joins us to discuss his transition from the world stage to the legal profession. We explore the core values that bridge these two demanding fields and the personal mission that drives him to lead the Justice Network.
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    47 mins
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