Family Law Week Podcast Season 10 Episode 3

In this episode, host Elissa Da Costa-Waldman MCIArb, Barrister at Westgate Chambers, hosts Professor Jo Delahunty KC. In this episode, we discuss Jo's new book We Set the Bar - Fighting for Equality, Empowerment and Change within the Legal Profession. The Bar has a long-standing reputation for being the preserve of public-school educated, white men. Power and privilege can create abuses of power. From discrimination and disadvantage in entering the profession, to toxic work practices, sexual harassment, judicial bullying and more. In her trademark outspoken style, Jo Delahunty K.C. reveals what life at the legal aid Bar involves and identifies what can be done to change its culture and image for the better, reshaping the traditional image of a barrister in terms of the diverse profession it should be. By celebrating the highs, but not concealing the lows, of a life in law, Jo's love letter to her profession 'sets the bar' for action: what we can learn from the past and what needs to be done in future to galvanise it into a united, egalitarian, healthy environment for all. You can purchase this book here: https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/we-set-the-bar This episode is produced by Stuart Taylor-Jones. Bristol University Press