Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBE

This month on the podcast you will meet activist and business woman Gina MillerGina’s cases over the last couple of years have led to her being considered a role model to many of us, both inside and outside of the law. Especially her passion for the importance of the rule of law.Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

On this month’s episode you'll meet Baroness Helena Kennedy KC.Helena is a Scottish barrister, broadcaster, and Labour member of the House of Lords. She served as Principal of Mansfield College, Oxford from 2011 to 2018Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

On this month’s episode you'll meet Spanish International Trade Lawyer Miriam González Durántez, Lady Clegg.Miriam is also vice chair of UBS Europe, a company that  provides investment advisory services. and founder of the international charity Inspiring Girls.Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

This month you’ll meet Rachel Roberts, who is Managing Partner at Stowe Family Law in Leeds and Huddersfield.Rachel specialises in all aspects of family law but has particular expertise in dealing with the financial aspects of a marriage breakdown, as well as issues regarding children and the arrangements following a relationship breakdown.This episode is sponsored by Stowe Family Law in Leeds and Huddersfield.Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. 

This month, you’ll meet Ros Bever, a partner in the London and Manchester offices for Irwin Mitchell and also the  National Head of Irwin Mitchell's Divorce & Family Law team.Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

This month, you’ll meet Jamie Hamilton QC Jaime Hamilton has practised for more than two decades. He has been a pupil supervisor to three pupils and is now the Deputy Head of his ChambersThroughout his career in criminal law, he has undertaken both prosecution and defence instructions. He is also known as "View From the North" due to his blog about legal matters. Presented by barrister  Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

This month, you’ll meet James Brown from Hall Brown family Law.  He specializes in divorce involving complex family issues, with cases involving up to £100 million and some very high profile clients. James is named as a Leading Expert in the independent directory Chambers and Partners and a leading individual in Legal 500. He regularly appears across television and radio as well as giving regular lectures. Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

Dame Laura Cox, The Hon. Mrs Justice Cox, took to the bench in 2002 and was an English High Court Judge of the Queen's Bench Division. She was formerly a barrister, who specialised in employment law, equality, discrimination and human rights. She recently carried out the enquiry into bullying and harrassment within the House of Commons.   Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

Gary McIndoe is an immigration solicitor and founder of Latitude Law, a firm that specialises in business immigration, refugee and human rights. Gary is also the Chair of the Electronic Immigration Network, and a trustee of human rights charity RAPAR, which provides online information in the field of immigration and asylum law Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.

This month, activist and author Helen Pankhurst talks about the legacy of her surname and how the law still needs to work harder for women. Helen is an activist, an author, granddaughter of Sylvia and great granddaughter of Emmeline.  She is currently a senior advisor at relief agency CARE international, working across the UK and Ethiopia where she was brought up. This episode also features a specially commissioned song to commemorate 100 years since women were allowed to practise law in the UK.  Written and performed by Claire Mooney. Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK.