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Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEJohn Bowers KCSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with John Bowers KC.John is the Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford and he sits out of term as a Deputy High Court Judge. John has been described as "an employment law rock star”. John discusses with Sally some of his landmark employment law cases, including overturning the ban on gay servicemen.You’ll hear how John handles the different responsibilities of each of his roles, including what he’s learnt from his time as a high court judge.Plus, John shares his insights into diversi...
2025-10-1739 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEProfessor Duncan FrenchDr Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Professor Duncan FrenchProfessor Duncan French is Pro Vice Chancellor and Head of College of Health & Science at the University of Lincoln.Duncan shares with Sally his passion for international environmental law and the legal implications of climate changeDuncan and Sally discuss how his life has changed since his career move to the University of Lincoln, and his advice for students who are considering law.You’ll hear key areas of interest for Duncan, such as sustainable development goals, and the importance of...
2025-05-2029 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEEmma RiachSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Emma RiachEmma is an experienced Attorney at Stanbrook Prudhoe, specialising in complex and cross-border cases.Emma discusses with Sally how her work has spanned England, France, and now the Turks and Caicos Islands.You’ll hear how Emma got her start working in French tax law, and some of the challenges that came along with it.Plus, Emma shares highlights from her career advising on contentious matters for Fortune 500 companies.This episode is supported by Stanbrook Prudhoe. Find out more about th...
2025-05-1345 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBESam Townend KCSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Sam Townend KCSam is the chairman of the Bar Council and he tells Sally about the diverse roles and responsibilities of the Bar Council, the challenges of his chair year and his journey to becoming a barrister.You’ll also hear Sam talk about the importance of advocacy experience, and the significance of addressing diversity, equality and inclusion within the legal profession.Plus, Sam offers his advice on succeeding in the profession for new and progressing barristers.You can support Talking Law by ma...
2024-12-1356 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBENadia ChiesaSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Nadia Chiesa.Nadia is a litigator at Stanbrook Prudhoe where she specialises in complex commercial litigation and multi-jurisdictional disputes.In this interview, Sally and Nadia discuss her journey from studying journalism in Canada to practising law in the Caribbean.Nadia details her involvement in impactful LGBTQ+ constitutional challenges across the Eastern Caribbean and offers advice for aspiring lawyers.You’ll also hear why Nadia emphasises the importance of self-advocacy in a male-dominated profession.This episode is supported by Stanbrook Prudhoe. Find out mo...
2024-11-1547 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBESam CottmanSally Penni MBE is talking law with Sam Cottman.Sam is a Partner and Head of Pro Bono at Travers Smith. He’s also the founder of the Domestic Abuse Response Alliance (DARA) and the Cottman Foundation. Sam shares his unconventional path into law, transitioning from studying languages to pursuing a legal career. He discusses his extensive pro bono work, particularly with survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking, and his role in establishing the Domestic Abuse Response Alliance (DARA).They also discuss his involvement in racial justice investigations; his approach to leadership and...
2024-11-081h 15
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEFigen Murray OBESally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Figen Murray OBEFigen shares her journey following the tragic loss of her son, Martyn Hett, in the Manchester Arena attack on May 22, 2017.Figen and Sally discuss her relentless campaign for 'Martyn's Law,' which mandates that venues implement security measures to protect against terrorism.Figen discusses the challenges she faced in lobbying for legislation and her personal struggles along the way. This episode is sponsored by the University of Salford’s Business School, home of the SILKS pro bono law clinic, a free com...
2024-11-0533 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBENatasha ChahalSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Natasha ChahalNatasha is an associate in Addleshaw Goddard's London office. She advises on a range of complex commercial disputes including claims for breach of contract, competition claims and business protection proceedings.Sally and Natasha discuss the different routes that can be taken into law, including Natasha’s experience with a law conversion course. Natasha tells Sally about creating the Ethnic Business Growth Programme at Addleshaw Goddard, which supports businesses that have ethnically diverse owners to receive legal services. This episode is supported by Addl...
2024-10-2547 min
3:00AM ConversationsDr Sally Penni MBE: Diversity and Dedication - a Journey of Resilience“We need the majority to bring change”Dr Sally Penni MBE is a barrister, an author and a podcaster, who works tirelessly towards improving diversity in the legal profession. She’s the Joint Vice Chair of the Association of Women Barristers and the founder of Women in the Law UK, a networking organisation that provides members with support, events and resources. Hosts Peter Jackson and Joanne Radcliff from Hill Dickinson hear how Sally uses humour as a way to counter racism and bias, and how she turns negative experiences into positive change. They discuss th...
2024-09-1852 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEAnn Francke OBESally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Ann Francke OBEAnn Francke is the CEO of the Chartered Management Institute, the UK's leading professional body for management and leadership.In this interview, Ann talks about equality in the workplace and how all organisations, including law firms, can do more to promote women to leadership positions. Plus, Ann and Sally discuss why a good relationship with your line manager is one of the most important things at work.You’ll hear some of the well being initiatives that have been implemented at CMI...
2024-03-2253 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEJoanna HughesSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Joanna Hughes.Joanna is the creator of Joanna Hughes Solicitor Apprenticeships and Advisor to the City Century career creating collaboration of 50+ City of London law firms which identifies, attracts, recruits, onboards, educates, networks, develops and qualifies significant numbers of talented and committed solicitor apprentices.Joanna and Sally discuss why Solicitor Apprenticeships are an attractive route into the law for employees and employers alike, and why Joanna is so passionate about them.Joanna shares insights into ways that the legal profession can be diversified, and the different f...
2024-02-2352 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEThe Rt Hon Victoria PrentisSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis. Victoria has served as Attorney General for England and Wales since 2022. She is also a Government Minister, and the MP for Banbury. Sally and Victoria discuss the day to day role of Attorney General and what that entails. Victoria also shares insights into how the crossover between law and politics in her career came about. They discuss the importance of increasing diversity when it comes to government legal careers; what’s been achieved so far and what more needs to be done. Presen...
2023-12-1226 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBELisa Abrahams & Emma WilsonSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Lisa Abrahams & Emma Wilson. Lisa and Emma both work in insurance at ARAG, which provides legal insurance products on a global scale. Lisa and Emma both discuss how they came to their careers via alternative routes, and stress that it’s never too late to start. They also discuss the improvements they’ve seen in diversity in their roles. Emma shares the role that ARAG has played in some high-profile medical negligence cases in the UK.This episode is supported by ARAG, click here to...
2023-11-0835 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBESarah FosterSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Sarah Foster. Sarah is a Partner in Restructuring at Addleshaw Goddard, where she provides advice on all aspects of restructuring; including business support, turnaround and insolvency. Sarah shares her journey from studying history and history of art at university, through to taking a conversion course and training in the firm. They also discuss Addleshaw Goddard’s approach to encouraging diversity in their law careers, including their apprenticeships; the Flourish network for female solicitors and their latest initiative, working with young people in schools. This episode is suppo...
2023-11-0132 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBESusanna McGibbonSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Susanna McGibbonSusanna McGibbon is His Majesty’s Procurator General, the Treasury Solicitor and the Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal Department, or GLD. She is the most senior civil servant who gives legal advice to the government of the day. Susanna and Sally discuss the important distinction that whilst she and the GLD act in their client’s best interests, they are politically impartial. They reflect on Susanna’s passion for ensuring that the Government of the day is advise...
2023-07-0645 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEMichael Mansfield KCSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Michael Mansfield KCMichael was called to the Bar in 1967. In 1984, he established Tooks Chambers and became Queen's Counsel in 1989. He has represented defendants in criminal trials, appeals and inquiries in some of the most controversial legal cases the country has seen, particularly where issues of Civil Liberty have arisen.Sally and Michael discuss some of the high-profile cases Michael has worked on, including Stephen Lawrence and the Grenfell Inquiry. He also shares his experience of chairing inquiries for mistreated groups and providing equal opportunities for b...
2023-05-251h 35
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBENicola WilliamsSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Nicola Williams. Nicola is the author of the hit novels Without Prejudice and Until Proven Innocent. She’s also a part-time Crown Court Judge and one of the 100 most influential black people in the UK.Nicola shares with Sally her journey to the bar, and how the skills she learnt there took her to the Cayman Islands.Nicola shares her insights into the life of a legal professional, as she tried to...
2023-05-1355 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBENik WhiteSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Nik White.Nik has been the Managing Partner of Brabners since 2018. With a background in commercial law, he has devoted his working career to the firm, having joined as a trainee solicitor in 1995. Brabners is a leading independent law firm which helps private, public and third-sector organisations, as well as private individuals. They recently worked on the now infamous “Wagatha Christie” case for their client Colleen Rooney. Sally discovers what it was like to work on such a high profile case, with so much me...
2023-05-051h 10
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBELord Jonathan SumptionSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Lord Jonathan SumptionLord Sumption is a former senior judge who sat on the Supreme Court of England and Wales.Sally and Lord Sumption reflect on his career, the cases he enacted on as a barrister, including the Abramovich case, and why Lord Sumption once said it will take 50 years to achieve true equality at the bar. Sally and Lord Sumption also discuss the 2019 prorogation case, although he did not act on this case he shares his perspective. During the pandemic Lord Sumption spoke out against...
2023-04-271h 23
Leading Responsibly with Integrity & PurposeIWD 2023: Embrace Equity | with Sally Penni MBESally Penni MBE is a high-profile award-winning barrister as well as Joint Vice Chair of the Association of Women Barristers. She’s also the founder of Women in the Law UK and hosts the remarkable podcast “Talking Law”.
Sally sits as Non-Executive Director on a variety of boards bringing her experience and expertise in many areas including governance, employment law & cyber security. She is a keen fundraiser supporting numerous local & national charities, a patron, diversity leader, radio broadcaster & contributor and, as she puts it, most importantly a proud mother of three.
In aid and recognition of IWD 2023, Sally spoke to Tho...
2023-03-2940 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEDr Shaun Wallace and Tom LyasSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Dr Shaun Wallace and Tom LyasDr Shaun Wallace is a Barrister at Great James Street Chambers and is also well known to the public as a celebrity quizzer. He was the first black man to win Mastermind and is now a permanent staple on ITV’s The Chase.Dr Wallace tells Sally about how he’s been driven to be a lawyer since the age of 11, but he hasn’t always been regarded as intelligent. Dr Wallace shares how you should...
2023-01-271h 36
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEChad DoellingerSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Chad Doellinger. Chad is the Senior Vice President; Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Operations Officer for CBRE's global legal department.Chad balances his day job with a teaching position at Chicago Law School, alongside life with four children and four dogs. He tells Sally all about his career history and his route to becoming Deputy General Counsel.Sally and Chad share their views on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. They come to the conclusion that it’s no good being at the table, if yo...
2023-01-1946 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBELord David Pannick KCSally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Lord David Pannick KC, a Barrister at Blackstone Chambers who specialises in public law and appellate advocacy. He is also a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford and a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords.David talks over his 40 year career and some of his most memorable cases including the case for Gina Miller on the unlawful prorogation of Parliament in 2019, he tells Sally all about the experience of dealing on such a public and politically significant case. Advocacy is one of David’s m...
2023-01-121h 03
Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE, Barrister at LawEpisode 18 - Shaun Wallace and Tom LyasIn this episode of The Law and Guidance Podcast, Dr Sally Penni MBE interviews Dr Shaun Wallace and Tom Lyas.Dr Shaun Wallace has over 35 years’ experience as a senior criminal defence advocate. He is also an Honorary Doctor of Laws and a familiar face on TV as a ‘The Dark Destroyer’ on The Chase.Tom Lyas is Head of Resourcing at Browne Jacobson LLP and sits on the firms Diversity & Inclusion Board. He is passionate about social mobility, equal opportunities and breaking down career barriers.
2022-10-211h 34
Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE, Barrister at LawEpisode 17 - Oliver KirkOliver is an experienced criminal advocate. He represents clients in the most serious and complex criminal cases. Prior to being called to the Bar, Oliver was a solicitor for 22 years and a Higher Courts Advocate for the last 10. Here he discusses "Disclosure rules in criminal cases" with Dr Sally Penni MBE
2022-10-061h 03
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEErin ShoesmithThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Erin Shoesmith, partner at Addleshaw Goddard where she leads the health and safety practice. She is regularly instructed by the firm's leading corporate clients and individuals facing prosecution or investigation by the Police, HSE, Local Fire & Rescue Service. Her practice also covers inquests and public inquiries, including most recently the Grenfell Tower and Manchester Arena Inquiries.Erin reflects on one of the most poignant cases of her career – the inquest and subsequent inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. It was a pro bono case, and Erin explains wh...
2022-10-0633 min
Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE, Barrister at LawEpisode 16 - Judge DeanDr Sally Penni MBE interviews Judge Rosa Dean, a member of the Sentencing Council since 2018, about the sentencing guidelines, in this episode of her Law and Guidance podcast. Judge Dean was recently appointed as a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge at Snaresbrook Crown Court, after five years as Resident Judge at Harrow Crown Court.
2022-10-0352 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEChristina BlacklawsThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Christina Blacklaws, a former President of the Law Society of England and Wales who now runs her own consultancy business providing strategic advice particularly in the areas of transformational change, technological developments and diversity and inclusion.Hear Christina reflect on a fascinating portfolio career with roles ranging from advising government on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the law, to helping the The Co-operative Group set up an alternative business structure.Christina shares her advice for women, and those suffering from Imposter Syndrome; she considers the...
2022-09-2936 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEShelley McGivernThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Shelley McGivern, partner in the Corporate team at Addleshaw Goddard and co-head of the Firm's SciTech sector. Shelley has a wealth of experience advising both corporate and institutional clients across a number of sectors with a particular focus on acquisitions and disposals and joint ventures in the real estate sector.Shelley talks about ‘flexing’ her career; progressing professionally whilst juggling a busy home life with her children – something that her firm have been particularly supportive of. She even recalls how she never worked during school holidays, and handing over o...
2022-09-2230 min
Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE, Barrister at LawEpisode 13 - Michael Mansfield KC on Human RightsMichael Mansfield KC joins Dr Sally Penni MBE to discuss the law on Human Rights in her Law and Guidance podcast.Called to the Bar in 1967 and took silk in 1989, Michael has represented defendants in some of the most controversial legal cases including issues of Civil Liberties. His clients have included the families of the Hillsborough victims, the family of Stephen Lawrence and the Birmingham Six.
2022-09-211h 33
Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE, Barrister at LawEpisode 15 with Nina Grahame KC in Bar StrikeThis episode features Nina Grahame KC, a formidable criminal defence barrister called in 1993. She has spoken in the media many times about the Bar Strike and Dr Sally Penni MBE interviews her about the reasons for the protests, in our podcast.Nina has specialist expertise with cases involving vulnerable witnesses and complainants and is highly respected for her representation of defendants with complex mental health needs. She also lectures on a variety of topics, including cross-jurisdictional disclosure, joint enterprise and vulnerable defendants and is a mentor with the Association of Women Barristers.
2022-09-1251 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEAlice StephensonThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO of Stephenson Law.Hear how Alice struggled with progression in the law whilst being a young Mum, and became so disillusioned with the profession that she even decided to quit. Inspired by her entrepreneur husband, she then started her own law firm to see if she could carve her own path within the industry. Alice and her firm are extremely creative in their use of social media and Alice says authenticity is the key to success. She’s also very proud of her...
2022-09-0837 min
Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE, Barrister at LawEpisode 14 with Michelle Heeley KC on Advocacy TipsDr Sally Penni MBE interviews Michelle Heeley KC, the youngest ever leader of the Midlands Circuit. Michelle took Silk in 2017 as the youngest criminal silk in the country, is Deputy Head of the Crime Group, and also the Head of Advocacy Training for the Midland Circuit. She sits as a Recorder, holds a Serious Sexual Offences Certificate and is experienced in mentoring, promoting social mobility and inspiring women. Michelle shares her tips on advocacy in our podcast.
2022-09-0557 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEJo SidhuThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Jo Sidhu, a criminal barrister who is widely regarded as one of the leading criminal trial lawyers in the UK and has appeared in some of England’s most serious prosecutions. Jo served as the Chair of the Criminal Bar Association in 2021-22.Jo explains what motivated him to become a criminal barrister, and tries to explain why many in the profession are protesting; a response to what he describes as a ‘process of attrition and by neglect from successive governments’ leading to insufficient funding for the criminal justic...
2022-09-051h 16
Legally Speaking PodcastWomen in the Law UK - Dr. Sally Penni MBE - S6E1Send us a text Welcome back to the Legally Speaking Podcast. Promising to be bigger and better than ever before, we're jumping straight in with an epic first episode! We've never been so excited to introduce a guest to you... and what a cracking way to jump into Season 6 than with none other than the one and only Dr. Sally Penni MBE ✨ If you're in the law industry, and unless you've been living under a rock - there will be no introductions necessary for Sally but to cover the basics, Sally ...
2022-09-0556 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEAyo OnatadeThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Ayo Onatade who is a personal assistant to judges based at the Supreme Court. Ayo describes her many roles and responsibilities, and details what it’s like to work at the highest court in the United Kingdom.Ayo is also a freelance commentator on crime fiction, writing articles and featuring on panels about the genre. Ayo explains how she found her love of crime fiction, and shares some of her favourite novels.Ayo also reflects on what it was like to work for Lady Hale at th...
2022-09-0130 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEIain SimkinThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Iain Simkin.Iain Simkin is renowned for his expertise across the range of regulatory cases and he also specialises in serious crime.Iain recalls the extreme determination it took to begin his career and reflects on some of the most memorable cases of his career, including his work as prosecuting counsel in the case of Reynhard Sinaga, and the difficulties he faced in presenting evidence in that case.Iain also shares his experiences of being a transplant patient, and talks about his work in...
2022-07-2248 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEDinah RoseThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Dinah Rose KC, who is a barrister and member of Blackstone Chambers. Dinah was also appointed President of Magdalen College, Oxford in September 2020. She is the 43rd President of the College since its foundation in 1458, and the first woman to hold the post.Dinah describes how she juggled her career at the bar around raising two children. She also recalls one of her most memorable cases; an employment tribunal on behalf of Jane Couch also known as the Fleetwood Assasin, who wanted to become a female boxer but...
2022-07-1552 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEMargaret Casely-HayfordThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Margaret Casely-Hayford. Margaret was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Honours list in 2018, for services to charity and for promoting diversity upon ending her term as trustee and Chair of international development Charity ActionAid UK.She was Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary for the John Lewis Partnership for nine years. Before that she worked for twenty years with City law firm Dentons where she had been a partner and jointly led an award-winning team in planning and development work. She’s now retired from executive role...
2022-07-0847 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEBanke OdunaikeWelcome to a brand new season of Talking Law with Sally Penni MBE!This week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Banke A. Odunaike, Head of Legal in EMEA at CBRE. CBRE is a real estate firm that offers a range of services to help companies with all their property needs. With over 100k employees across 100 different countries, they are the largest company of their kind in the world.Banke shares how her love of the judiciary began at an early age, earning her the nickname ‘The Shortest Judge’ or SJ for short...
2022-07-011h 06
Humans of LawSally Penni MBE - representation and side hustles at the BarSally Penni MBE is a practicing barrister at Kenworthys Chambers in Manchester, and is a fantastic final guest of our second series of Humans of Law! Sally is also a Bencher at Gray’s Inn, host of the Talking Law podcast, an author, a non-exec director, and the founder of Women in the Law UK. Sally's work both inside and outside of the courtroom often touches on diversity, and much of her life's work to date has been focused on increasing representation within the legal sector. Sally's wide range of interests and commitment to diversity initiatives makes fo...
2022-05-2738 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEAlison FaganThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Alison Fagan. Ali is a Construction Disputes Partner and the Head of the Infrastructure Funds Sector Group at DLA Piper UK LLP. Ali provides risk management advice on distressed, high value or strategically critical infrastructure projects for a wide ranging pool of clients, from private sector partners to delivery contractors. Alison talks about her organisation which, despite being in a male-led industry, is demonstrating a wealth of female talent and shares what they are doing to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. She also talks about the ch...
2022-04-2041 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBELeroy LoganIn this episode, Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Leroy Logan. Leroy was a highly-decorated Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police – a career that culminated with his work on the Olympic Security Team overseeing the London 2012 games. He was a member of the Black Police Association for over 30 years and was 1st National Chair 1998-99 and London Chair 2000-04, as well as being a founder member for both the London and National BPAs.Leroy reveals how Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen came to make a BBC TV drama about his life as a police officer, and how Leroy ev...
2022-04-1347 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEDaniel WinterfeldtThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Daniel Winterfeldt. Daniel is a Managing Director and the General Counsel for EMEA and Asia at Jefferies. He is a senior corporate and securities lawyer with over 22 years of experience in London and New York.Daniel reveals what it was like arriving in London as an openly gay man at a time when sexuality was not discussed, and how his experiences led to him starting the Interlaw Diversity Forum as an LGBT+ network for legal professionals.Daniel also reveals some of the findings of the Model...
2022-04-0640 min
Cracking Culture ChangeSally Penni MBEJoin Andy and Sally Penni, from Women in the Law UK, to hear about the challenges of performing healthy across the sector of Law. This high energy discussion makes for perfect listening, enjoy!
2022-01-2626 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEJohn CroftThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with John Croft.John is president and Co-Founder at Elevate, a legal services company which provides legal expertise to clients all over the world. In today’s episode hear how John champions diversity and inclusion at Elevate as well as how he manages work-life balance, particularly amongst colleagues who are working across multiple time zones.This episode is supported by Elevate.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. F...
2021-12-0154 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 12. Drill Music as Bad Character Evidence in Criminal CasesDrill Music as Bad Character Evidence in Criminal Case with Professor Abenna
Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.
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2021-11-1351 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 11. Cyber CrimeSally discusses Cyber Crime with Emma Green
Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.
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2021-11-0652 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 10. Children with Cancer and The LawChildren with Cancer and The Law With Proff Rob Wynn
Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.
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2021-10-3056 min
The Gatehouse Chambers Legal PodcastBlack History Month - #ProudToBe Sally Penni MBEMorayo Fagborun Bennett and Anitha Bushiri speak to Sally Penni MBE for the fourth episode in our “Proud to Be” series for Black History Month.
2021-10-2814 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 9. The Good Law ProjectThe Good Law Project
Jo became a Queen’s Counsel in 2015. He is the founder and director of Good Law Project, an independent not for profit which uses the law to protect the public interest, best known for its primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament and its successful judicial review against the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, for failing to publish Covid contracts.Jo has advised both the UK Government and Ed Miliband’s Labour Party on tax policy and is a leading thinker in the field. He is a regular contributor in the national media and h...
2021-10-2339 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 8. Pregnant Then ScrewedPregnant Then Screwed
Joeli Brearley is the founder and CEO of Pregnant Then Screwed. She is also mother to Theodore and Jack. Joeli was sacked from her job when she was four months pregnant with her first child and ever since then she has been on a mission to raise awareness of discrimination and to help other women who are victims of discriminatory behaviour.
Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.
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2021-10-1646 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 7. Strangulation and the LawStrangulation and the Law with Dr Cath White
Dr Catherine White is an experienced forensic physician who has worked in forensic medicine since 1995. She specialises in examination of women, men and children following an allegation of rape or sexual assault and takes a local, national and international lead in the development, training and regulation of services for sexual assault victims / complainants.
Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.
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2021-10-0929 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 6. Mental Health in Young People in CourtMental Health in Young People in Court with Dr Ruth Marshall
Dr Ruth Marshall - Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Director for CAMHS CSU, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. An outstanding expert appearing in many cases.
Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.
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2021-10-0338 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 5. The Treatment of Victims in CourtThe Treatment of Victims in Court with Baroness Newlove
Baroness Newlove is a Warrington-based community reform campaigner who was appointed as the Victims Commissioner in 2012. Helen Newlove came to prominence after her husband, was murdered by three youths in 2007. After his death she set up a number of foundations that aimed to tackle the UK drinking culture as well as providing support to young people. She was given a peerage in the 2010 Dissolution Honours list and sits in the House of Lords.
Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and fou...
2021-09-2654 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEPaul McFarlaneThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Paul McFarlane.Paul is a partner at Capsticks and manages a team of lawyers providing the full range of employment law advice to health, police and emergency services clients.In this episode Paul reveals why he was always fascinated by employment law and shares his motivations for being a Board Director for the Black Solicitors Network. He also discusses the various work of the BSN and its role within the profession and wider society. Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Ch...
2021-09-2254 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 4. Trial preparation for Rape and Sexual OffencesIain Simkin was called to the bar in 1995 and specialises in regulatory law and serious crime. His practice focuses on health and Safety, environmental cases, inquests, professional discipline and serious crime. Iain is recognised as a leading consumer law and trading standards barrister. He is instructed by Local Authorities, as well as businesses and individuals. This ranges from breaches of Food Hygiene Regulations to Fraud, and covers all manner of investigations into businesses and traders.
Renowned for his expertise across the range of regulatory cases; Iain is a first class advocate and lawyer who has been the fir...
2021-09-1939 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 3. Joint Enterprise and the Evolving Law in the UK and InternationallyJoint Enterprise and the Evolving Law in the UK and Internationally with Sally and Felicity Gerry QC
Felicity Gerry is an international QC at Libertas Chambers, London and Crockett Chambers, Melbourne, largely defending in serious and complex criminal trials and appeals, often with an international element, recently defending three major terrorism trials including the Christmas Day bomb plot in Melbourne.
Admitted to the list of counsel for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) in The Hague and in England & Wales and in Australia (Victoria and the High Court Roll) and has...
2021-09-1244 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBESandie OkoroThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Sandie Okoro.Sandie was born and raised in London, but currently lives and works in Washington DC. She qualified both as a barrister and a solicitor and is currently the senior vice president and general counsel at the World Bank Group. Among her many awards and accolades she has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Black Solicitors Network, and has been named as one of the top twenty global General Counsels.In this episode Sandie reveals the prejudice she faced from an early age and h...
2021-09-061h 01
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 2. The Use of Intermediaries in CourtSally Penni discusses the use of intermediaries in court, with the Chair of the advocates gateway, Dr Penny Cooper.
In this episode Sally Penni MBE Criminal Barrister of 20 years experience, Bartister at Kenworthys chambers Manchester and door tenant at 4BB Chambers, London talks about the use of intermediaries and and their use in the criminal courts and beyond. The law and guidance surrounding their use and when to use them. And discussing the case of R v Lubemba 2015. Sharing her practice with Professor Penny Cooper is the Chair of TAG and is a visiting professor at the Instit...
2021-09-0554 min
Law and Guidance with Sally Penni MBEEpisode 1. An Introduction to the Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBEAn Introduction to the Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE
Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.
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2021-09-0200 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEMartin ShawThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Martin Shaw.Martin is an English actor famous for many roles, including that of Judge John Deed in the BBC legal drama.Martin talks passionately about his role and why he’s so proud to be a patron of the Kalisher Trust, an organisation which works to inspire and inform the next generation of legal professionals through advocacy training, internships and so much more. Martin reflects on the acting work he was able to continue doing during the lockdowns, and reveals the legal roles tha...
2021-08-2550 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEMax HardyThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Max Hardy.Max is a barrister practicing from 9 Bedford Row. Called in 2004, Max has worked on everything from murder trials at the Old Bailey to speeding cases at Romford Magistrates' Court! Max reveals his motivation for joining the Bar Council and The Kalisher Trust, which works to inspire advocacy and help people from diverse backgrounds to join the bar. He also talks about the time he participated in the prosecution of Goldilocks, to as a means of teaching legal concepts in primary schools.Max al...
2021-08-0421 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEDonna ScullyThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Donna Scully.Donna is an exceptionally experienced lawyer having won several awards and has been active in shaping both legislation and best-practice across the personal injury and insurance sectors for nearly 25 years.Donna talks about her unusual route into the law, and why gender diversity has been so crucial to the success of their business.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 T...
2021-07-2848 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEBernard Richmond KCThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Bernard Richmond KC.Called in 1988, Bernard is now head of Chambers at Lamb Building and is an active member of Middle Temple where he has been a bencher since 2005. He has also been Honorary Professor of Law at University of Kent since 2020.Bernard discusses some of the most memorable cases he’s worked on, including the high profile case of Baby P. Bernard also details his passion for advocacy and explains the work of Xoom school, a project he founded to offer training to professionals. His we...
2021-07-2136 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEJoeli BrearleyThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Joeli Brearley.Joeli is the Founder and CEO of Pregnant Then Screwed, a campaigning charity that strives to improve equality, fairness and representation for pregnant women and mothers.In this episode Joeli reveals her own experience of pregnancy discrimination prior to starting the organisation, and discusses the impact of the pandemic on women and women’s rights.Joeli is the author of Pregnant Then Screwed: The Truth About the Motherhood Penalty and How to Fix It.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at...
2021-07-0844 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEJason Pitter KCThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Jason Pitter KC.Called to the bar in 1994, Jason took Silk in 2014 and is a member of New Park Court in Leeds, where he practices with a focus on serious and complex criminal litigation, professional misconduct and regulatory law. He is also a Bencher of Gray’s Inn and a Crown Court Recorder.Jason discusses his upbringing and how that inspired his career in Law. He also shares one of his most memorable cases that really demonstrated to Jason the difference lawyers can make in people’s liv...
2021-06-1056 min
Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE, Barrister at LawEpisode 6 - Law and Guidance Podcast with Baroness NewloveBaroness Newlove is a Warrington-based community reform campaigner who was appointed as the Victims Commissioner in 2012. Helen Newlove came to prominence after her husband, was murdered by three youths in 2007. After his death she set up a number of foundations that aimed to tackle the UK drinking culture as well as providing support to young people. She was given a peerage in the 2010 Dissolution Honours list and sits in the House of Lords. Here she speaks to Sally Penni MBE
2021-06-0257 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEChris KehoeThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with Chris Kehoe.Chris Kehoe is an in-house lawyer with a police force by day and an award winning stand-up comedian by night. He is unashamedly Northern and working class.Chris shares some insights into what it’s like day-to-day working on the legal team for a police force, and talks about his podcast Mondeo Law which aims to de-mystify the law.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Foll...
2021-05-2738 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEJolyon Maugham KCThis week Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with KC Jolyon Maugham. Jolyon is an Honorary Professor at Durham Law School as well as founder of the Good Law Project, which brought a number of legal challenges to the Brexit process to court. In this episode Jolyon shares highlights from his hugely varied career, as well as how the Good Law Project came about and some of its successes so far.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sal...
2021-05-1038 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEDavid LammyIn this episode of Talking Law Sally Penni MBE interviews MP and Door Tenant at Doughty Street Chambers, David Lammy.David trained at Harvard Law School and has worked as a lawyer and a barrister. He reflects on his career in law and reveals why he ultimately made the switch into politics. He also shares his take on the Black Lives Matter movement and the ramifications of the death of George Floyd on society in the UK.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Wo...
2021-04-2833 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEMaxine PeakeIn this episode of Talking Law Sally Penni is interviewing actor Maxine Peake, famous for many roles including that of Martha Costello in BBC drama ‘Silk’.Maxine looks back over her career, including highlights such as working with Victoria Wood on sitcom Dinnerladies, as well as how she prepared for roles in legal procedural dramas. She also shares why she believes actors and lawyers have much in common, and why she is so passionate about access to justice.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Wom...
2021-04-211h 15
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBETamara BoxIn this episode of Talking Law, Sally Penni is joined multi-award-winning business lawyer and Managing Partner Tamara Box.An American citizen, Tamara is dual-qualified to practice law in both the US and the UK and is an internationally recognised expert in strategic financial advice, management and team building.Tamara recalls how her career has seen her travel all over the world, and shares her insights as to the skills and traits required to be a good leader. She has fantastic advice too, for anyone thinking of entering the legal profession.This episode is...
2021-03-2938 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEAdam WagnerToday Sally Penni is Talking Law with human rights barrister Adam Wagner.Adam practices at Doughty Street Chambers, is a visiting professor at Goldsmiths University of London and founded a multi-award winning charity, EachOther which aims to increase public support for human rights.Adam has developed a loyal following on social media, and shares his insights on how to become a trusted source. He also discusses his take on diversity on the bar; the progress so far and the work still to be done.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at K...
2021-03-2245 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEAmanda Pinto KCToday Sally Penni is Talking Law with Amanda Pinto KC.Amanda was called to the Bar in 1983 and practices at 33 Chancery Lane, London. She specialises in business wrongdoing, international fraud, corporate crime, bribery and money laundering.In this episode you can hear Amanda discuss her passionate love for Advocacy, her role as Chair of the Bar Council, as well as her views on the possibility of trials taking place remotely post-covid.Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK...
2021-03-1533 min
Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE, Barrister at LawEpisode 1: The Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE with guest Dr Penny CooperIn this episode Sally Penni MBE Criminal Barrister of 20 years experience, Bartister at Kenworthys chambers Manchester and door tenant at 4BB Chambers, London talks about the use of intermediaries and and their use in the criminal courts and beyond. The law and guidance surrounding their use and when to use them. And discussing the case of R v Lubemba 2015. Sharing her practice with Professor Penny Cooper is the Chair of TAG and is a visiting professor at the Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research, University of London. Penny researches and advises on the effective participation of witnesses and p...
2021-03-1242 min
Law and Guidance Podcast with Sally Penni MBE, Barrister at LawThe Law and Guidance Podcast IntroWelcome to our new series of podcasts by Sally Penni MBETalking about the law. Pure law and an explanation of the law in practice. Join me doing what I enjoy most. Talking about the law.
2021-03-1101 minThe Gatehouse Chambers Legal PodcastHardwicke Celebrates International Women's Day 2021 with Sally Penni MBE, Brie Stevens-Hoare QC, Morayo Fagborun Bennett and Amanda IllingIn conversation with Sally Penni MBE, Brie Stevens-Hoare QC, Morayo Fagborun Bennett and Amanda Illing.
2021-03-0849 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEFrances SwaineThis week Sally Penni is Talking Law with Frances Swaine.Fran became a Partner at Leigh Day in 1996 and Managing Partner in 2011. She was also the founding partner of the Human Rights Department.Fran is a role model for women both in and outside of the profession. She has been dismantling barriers and overcoming adversity throughout her career. She has done this through ground-breaking casework and has blazed a trail for women looking to take up top positions in the profession as one of the few female managing partners of a Top 100 law firm.
2021-03-0844 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEGerard McDermott KCGerard McDermott is an international barrister, working extensively in the USA and specialises in the most complex personal injury cases. Amongst his most high profile cases Gerard was Lead Counsel for the Health Authority in the Shipman Inquiry and is presently instructed to jointly lead the claims for compensation for over 800 victims of the Grenfell Tower Tragedy.As well as sharing memories of some of the cases he’s worked on, Gerard is passionate about supporting and developing the legal profession and outlines his thoughts how the bar can, and should, change into the future.Pr...
2021-02-2433 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBEMary BonsorMary Bonsor is the CEO and co-founder of Flex Legal and is passionate about making the law more inclusive and more agile. Mary talks us through her legal career, and explains why she believes all legal professionals should pursue other interests or hobbies alongside their work. Mary also shares details of her ‘Hello Stranger’ project to combat loneliness, as well as speculating on how Covid could impact the legal profession in the future. This episode of Talking Law is supported to by Flex Legal, a platform that connects law firms and in-house legal teams to lawyer...
2021-02-1725 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBELady HaleBaroness Hale of Richmond’s illustrious career includes becoming Britain’s first female Law Lord, the first woman to serve on the UK Supreme Court and its first woman President.In this episode of Talking Law Lady Hale discusses the very high-profile case of the Proroguing of Parliament in 2019, how it feels to be an icon, and even her trademark spider broaches.This episode is supported by Kenworthys Chambers and Leigh Day.Kenworthy’s Chambers are a progressive set of Chambers, striving to ensure access to justice for all, with professionalism and excellence as the...
2021-01-2243 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBETunde OkewaleThis week Sally is joined by Dr Tunde Okewale MBE; a hugely successful Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers. Tunde is the founder of ‘Urban Lawyers’, a charity that aims to educate, engage and stimulate discussion amongst young people about their attitudes towards criminal law, policing and personal responsibility.Tunde shares the story of his successful journey into Law; from a council estate in East London he recalls how even his experience working at Sainsburys provided him with valuable life experience that he uses to this day.Tunde and Sally discuss the Black Lives Matter campaign, and...
2020-12-0153 min
We Are PoWEr PodcastEpisode 17: Do women really want to be given a seat at the table?A big thank you to our hosts in Manchester Clarke Willmott and extra thanks to Women In The Law UK. This month we talked about transport connectivity across the North, the responsibility employers must take for the mental health of their staff and why there are so few women at the top in law. We spoke to top barrister and founder of Women in the law UK, Sally Penni about what drives her and which surprising figure inspired her career. In Ask The Hive: How men can enable the next generation of female...
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