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What a Lawyer
by Sam Lindsay
A front seat to the New Zealand legal market, its' leading individuals, topics of relevance and flourishing workplaces. We interview epic Lawyers from various practice areas who are keen to share their story. We discuss hot topics, current affairs and the rise and fall of demand for lawyers in correlation to it all. This podcast is for any budding lawyer stepping into the field, one seeking a change or simply the curious listener, keen to hear from someone who has been there and done that.We do not discuss or provide legal advice in this podcast.
Episodes
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S4, E06 - The Life and Times of Jeremy Johnson
Jeremy Johnson is a distinguished litigation expert in New Zealand. His career spans civil and commercial litigation in private practice, further overseas education, partnership and now Barrister Sole. His practice encompasses private wealth, contentious trusts and estates, relationship property,...
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S4, E05 - Erica Burke on self awareness as a practicing lawyer
In the fifth episode of season four, Erica Burke joins Sam for chat about self awareness as a practicing lawyer. This one is invaluable for those seeking to understand what's important in the early stages of their careers. Erica began her career in Family law with two renowned Auckland private...
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S4, E04 - 40+ years in the law with Alasdair Christie
In this episode of Season Four, Sam caught up with Alasdair Christie - a former Partner of 27 years at Sharp Tudhope in Tauranga. Alasdair has recently retired having spent a whopping 39 years with the same firm. Alasdair reflects on his journey, the lessons he has learned, his intentions for...
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S4, E03 - Cam Madgwick on law, life and leadership
Cam Madgwick is the CEO of Gibson Sheat, a medium sized law firm that has serviced the Wellington, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa regions for the last 100 years.Cam began his career as a practising lawyer and has built an impressive career spanning private practice, in-house legal roles, governance,...
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S4, E02 - Fiona McMillan on recent Employment Law changes in 2026
Fiona McMillan from Lane Neave joined Sam again on the podcast. New Zealand recently introduced some changes to the Employment Relations Act with the Employment Relations Amendment Act. There were four key changes that are already in effect and they are: 1. Contractor vs Employees (Gateway test),...
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S4, E01 - From Big Firm to Boutique with Jason Welsh
In the first episode of Season Four, Sam is joined by Jason Welsh - a specialist Environmental lawyer who spent time in large national firms and boutiques. Jason's story is a fascinating one - from his less-than-standard start, his early specialisation, staying in NZ instead of going overseas…
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S3, E06 - Finding Opportunity in Law with Joey James
For our final episode of the season, Sarah sits down with Joey James, Partner at Anthony Harper, to talk about finding opportunity in law. With over a decade of experience in commercial litigation spanning insolvency, restructuring, company law and complex contractual disputes, Joey shares how...
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S3, E05 - Mental Health in the Law with Susan Rowe
In the fifth episode of Season three, Sam is joined by Susan Rowe - a former lawyer of 27 years who has recently retired, opening up about her battle with depression. On the surface level it would appear that Susan had all her ducks in a row, but that is what is so misguiding about mental…
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S03, E04: Navigating New Shores - Building a Legal Career in NZ with Maria Nieto
From Mexico to Aotearoa New Zealand, María has built a career that bridges continents, cultures and legal systems. Now part of the Corporate Advisory and Transactions team at Wynn Williams, she brings deep international experience to her work in M&A, capital raising, commercial structuring and...
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S3, E03 - Acquiring skills instead of job titles with Katharine Hockly
In the third episode of Season 3 of the What a Lawyer podcast, Sam speaks with Katharine Hockly from Data Story. The conversation is based on her legal career and the skills acquired from various legal environments, and ultimately how they transfer into her new career slightly outside of the law....
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Beyond Billable Hours with Keegan Jones
In the second episode of Season 3 of the What a Lawyer podcast, Sarah sits down with Keegan Jones from WRMK Lawyers in Whangārei. Keegan’s journey into law reflects a deep sense of purpose, combining strong commercial experience with a commitment to community and kaupapa Māori values. After...
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S3, E01 - From Lawyer to Leader to Educator with Gemma Wragg
In the first episode of Season 3 of the What a Lawyer podcast, Sam sits down with Gemma Wragg from Tavendale & Partners in Christchurch. Gemma started her career as a practicing lawyer in commercial law, property, private client and agribusiness, but also had a passion for human rights and...
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S2, Bonus Track - Sam & Sarah Review the New Zealand Legal Job Market of 2024
Join Sarah and Sam as they discuss the legal job market of 2024 and bring the year to a close with this bonus track. In the final episode of Season 2, Sam is joined by his business partner, Sarah Wilson, Co-Director of Chisholm Clarke. While Sam typically interviews legal professionals, Sarah...
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S2, E09 - From Clerk to Partner in seven years with Sam Thorp
In the final episode of Season 2, we are joined by a new Partner at White Fox & Jones named Sam Thorp. Sam started his career in the same firm and has demonstrated a keen desire to understand the bigger picture of practicing law, leading him towards a major milestone within a short time frame. We...
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S2, E08 - A holistic view of the legal workplace with Cora Morrison
In this episode, we are joined by a career complex commercial and civil litigator from Buddle Findlay, Cora Morrison. Cora has gained a huge amount of experience across smaller and boutique to large national and highly-ranked Firms, gaining interesting perspective on the workplace.It may have…
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S2, E07 - A career in Tax - Law versus Accounting with Julia Johnston
In this episode, we talk all things Tax with Julia Johnston, Director of Johnston Law, who comes from a world of tax experience across both disciplines.The world of tax is a complex beast. It comes in the form of multiple practicing disciplines across numbers and advisory, for big international...
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S2, E06 - Rabiah Khawaja on Human Rights Law and Workplace Diversity
In this episode we delve into the deep area of Human Rights Law, primarily across humanitarian, immigration and family, with a Senior Associate from Cavell Leitch named Rabiah Khawaja.Sam and Rabiah begin with touching on live, real world issues and what sort of humanitarian responses New…
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S2, E05 - Sarah Scott on the new Fast-Track Approvals Bill
In this episode, we welcome Sarah Scott from Simpson Grierson back to the podcast. The new Fast-track Approvals Bill has been a hot topic in the Environmental/Projects space for some time and Scottie gives us the inside scoop. From what this Bill actually means to why is has been introduced to…
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S2, E04 - Finding calm amongst the chaos with Christian Pinkney
In this episode, we are joined by Christian Pinkney, an intermediate civil litigator from Corcoran French in Christchurch. Christian's journey in law didn't start the usual way. He shares his journey through University, through his first role being somewhere he hadn't envisioned and working hard…
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S2, E03 - Willie Hamilton on controlling your own pathway
In this episode, we are joined by Willie Hamilton, a senior generalist litigator who made his way up by throwing himself into it. From his self-proclaimed casual performance at University to a top tier national law firm in Chapman Tripp, Willie shares how he managed to absorb experience from a...
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S2, E02 - Sunny Teki-Clark on Defence vs Prosecution in Criminal Law
This episode was a really fun one to put together. Sunny and Sam have known each other for years so it was a bit like old times. This conversation with Sunny is focussed on Criminal Law and the competing elements of Prosecution and Defence. During the early parts of Sunny's career he was immersed...
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AI - Gradually, then suddenly with Derek Roth-Biester
In the first episode of Season 2, we sat down with Derek Roth-Biester, a Corporate (TMT) Partner from Anderson Lloyd's Queenstown office. Derek has been around computers and technology since he was young fella, always finding interest in them and their potential. Derek's professional career as a...
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S1, E09 - The legal world surrounding Cryptocurrency by James Cochrane
In this episode, we discuss the world of Digital Assets with James Cochrane, a Partner in Lane Neave's national dispute resolution team. James has had a broad career spanning large top tier Firms with challenging and intricate work to specialist practice building and really honing in on his...
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S1, E08 - Fiona McMillan on bravery and taking opportunities
In this episode we sit down with Fiona McMillan, an elite Employment and Health & Safety Partner in Lane Neave's Auckland office. Fi's career has seen her faced with many opportunities, from starting out in Christchurch to opening an office in Auckland. Hear from Fi around what different...
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S1, E04 - Emma Matson's differences in Private Practice vs In-house
In this episode we explore Emma's backgrounds in Private Practice (8 years) and her In-house Government experience (8 years), and discuss the differences she has experienced first hand between the two of them, in the field of Corporate Commercial Law. Emma began her career as a Russell McVeagh...
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S1, E07 - Ana Coculescu on Environmental, Social and Governance
In this episode we are joined by Ana Coculescu - an internationally-qualified, Senior Associate at Dentons Kensington Swan in the field of European Union Law, Resource Management and ESG. We track Ana's career from Romania, France, Australia and ultimately to New Zealand where she now…
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S1,E06 - Sarah Scott on the Resource Management Act (1991) reform
In this episode, we are fortunate to have one of New Zealand's leading environmental law specialists, Sarah Scott from Simpson Grierson. Sarah has amassed a whopping 17 years at SG that have seen her gain immense exposure to various areas in the law and the opportunity to specialise and grow…
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S1, E05 - Bec Robertson on applying a growth mindset to legal services
In this episode we are joined by the effervescent Bec Robertson from the QLDC, who leads the Corporate Commercial function for the southern region. Bec is all about having a person-first approach, a growth mindset and a positive attitude towards life and work. We discuss the benefits and barriers...
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S1, E 03 - Peter Fernando on the Legal Issues with Generative AI
In this episode we are joined by tech wizard Peter Fernando from Duncan Cotterill's partnership, who specialises in TMT under the Corporate Commercial umbrella. Generative Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic with the introduction of more tools this year in 2023 than ever before. But the…
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S1, E02 - Sara Fisher on the evolving expectations on Family Lawyers
In this episode we explore Sara's background and the reasons why she chose to specialise in Family Law. We listen to all the work she does on a daily basis, hear of the new areas coming into the her practice and hear her pleas for more Family lawyers in the Hawke's Bay region. Sara is a…
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S1, E01 - Gerard Elwell on employment law and delayed justice
In this episode we are joined by Gerard Elwell, a Senior Associate and Head of Employment at Young Hunter. We explore his background and expert views on the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), some proposed legislative changes and creative solutions to current issues within the framework. We…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A front seat to the New Zealand legal market, its' leading individuals, topics of relevance and flourishing workplaces. We interview epic Lawyers from various practice areas who are keen to share their story. We discuss hot topics, current affairs and the rise and fall of demand for lawyers in correlation to it all. This podcast is for any budding lawyer stepping into the field, one seeking a change or simply the curious listener, keen to hear from someone who has been there and done that.We do not discuss or provide legal advice in this podcast.
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Sam Lindsay
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