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Activist Lawyer
The Activist Lawyer podcast offers a platform for lawyers to share their story and journey into law and activism. Guests will discuss the challenges and highlights of their work as well as important cases, opinions on legal and political matters and will offer advice and tips for anyone interested in pursuing a career in human rights law, public interest law or criminal justice.
The Activist Lawyer Podcast is brought to you by the Granite Podcast Studio.
Episodes
Activist LawyerEpisode 23 - In Conversation with Maurece Hutchinson
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by Maurece Hutchinson, Managing Director of JMK Solicitors. Maurece will be talking about her activism around the issue…
Activist LawyerEpisode 22 - The one with the baby!
In this week's episode, Sarah joins Jack in the studio with the newest member of the Activist team, 6-week old baby Ava! to talk about our upcoming series.
Activist LawyerEpisode 21 - In conversation with Karen Berkeley
In this week's episode, Karen speaks about the success Berkeley Solicitors has achieved in recent years, such as wins in the Supreme Court and referrals to the…
Activist LawyerEpisode 20 - Part 2: Investigations into Deaths & Mother and Baby Homes with Phil Scraton
In Part 2 Phil covers Mother and Baby Homes, Death investigation, Coroners’ inquests and provides some inspirational advice for aspiring activists!
Activist LawyerEpisode 20 - Part 1: The Hillsborough Trial with Phil Scraton
In this week’s Special Edition episode of Activist Lawyer, Sarah and Jack sit down with widely published academic, author and Professor Emeritus at the School…
Activist LawyerEpisode 19 - In conversation with Aoife Clements
In this week's episode, Sarah and Jack were delighted to find out more about the excellent work of 50:50NI and it’s founder Aoife Clements. Aoife has a…
Activist LawyerEpisode 18 - Stephen Kirwan
In this week's episode Sarah and Jack sit down with solicitor Stephen Kirwan who specializes in immigration, public interest law and human rights. There is way…
Activist LawyerEpisode 17 - Larry Donnelly– Law & Politics in the USA!
Law Lecturer, Boston attorney and political commentator Larry Donnelly joins Sarah and Jack on this US themed episode. They discuss Biden’s first 100 days in…
Activist LawyerEpisode 16 - In conversation with Colin Harvey - Human Rights Law Professor
Kicking off this series of Activist Lawyer with Human Rights Law Professor Colin Harvey who joins Sarah and Jack as a guest speaker. Tune in to a full…
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Episode 15 - Politics & Petrol Bombs
Sarah and Jack sit down to discuss the latest on civil unrest in Northern Ireland and the new ‘Firm but Fair’ Immigration rules introduced by a Conservative…
Activist LawyerEpisode 14 - In conversation with Grainne Teggart
Grainne is the Campaigns Manager for Amnesty International in Northern Ireland. In this week’s episode Grainne shares her experience as a campaigner, activist…
Activist LawyerEpisode 13 - Women in the media with Aoife Moore
Sarah sits down with Aoife Moore to discuss the topic of Women in the Media as part of our IWD2021 celebrations for March. Aoife is political correspondent…
Activist LawyerEpisode 12 - In conversation with Lindsay Robinson
In this week's episode Sarah sits down with Lindsay Robinson founder of 'have you seen that girl' which is an amazing winning movement dedicated to raising…
Activist LawyerEpisode 11 - In conversation with Rev Karen Sethuraman
As part of our International Women's Day campaign, Sarah talks to Rev Karen Sethuraman, who is the first female Baptist Minister in Ireland.
Activist LawyerEpisode 10 - In conversation with Emma De Souza campaigner & activist
In this week's episode, Sarah sits down with campaigner & activist Emma De Souza as part of our International Women's Day campaign. Join them as they discuss…
Activist LawyerEpisode 9 - In conversation with Ciarán Kerr Johnston
In this week's episode Sarah sits down with inspiring NI human rights lawyer Ciarán Kerr Johnston as they discuss how Ciarán changed the way police interview…
Activist LawyerEpisode 8 - Irish Citizenship - all you need to know
In this week's episode Sarah talks to Carol Sinnott, Principal of Sinnott Solicitors to discuss recent developments in Irish Citizenship case law. practical…
Activist LawyerEpisode 7 - In Conversation with Ciaran O'Hare
In this week's episode Sarah sits down with Ciaran O'hare to discuss hospital waiting lists along with border polls and Brexit.
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Episode 6 - The year that trumps it all
In this week's episode Sarah and Jack discuss recent events in Washington DC along with other issues closer to home.
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Episode 5 - Darragh Mackin Human Rights Lawyer
In this weeks episode Sarah and Jack sit down with Darragh Mackin to discuss a number of his cases as a Human Rights Lawyer.
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Episode 4 - Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act – Rosemary Connolly, Solicitor
In this week's episode Sarah sits down with Rosemary Connolly to discuss the Equal Pay Act.
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Episode 3 - Abortion Rights In Northern Ireland: A Legal Analysis
In this weeks episode Sarah sits down with Eibhlin Fegan to discuss reproductive rights in NI
Activist LawyerEpisode 2 - In Conversation With Sinead Marmion
In this week's episode Sarah sits down with Sinead Marmion, Immigration Solicitor from Phoenix Law.
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Episode 1 - Insults and Inspiration
Hello and welcome to The Activist Lawyer Podcast! Join Sarah and Jack in this week's episode as they discuss the power of words. Credits: Song - Bensound.com