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A Career in Review: The Bar’s Regulating Chair

In our latest episode of the GetBriefed Podcast, Orlagh sits down for a second conversation with Kathryn Stone OBE, as she bids farewell to a career at the Bar spanning the last seven years. Throughout her time leading the profession’s regulator, Kathryn has experienced the Bar in some of its highest and some of its lowest moments. 
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Barristers & Heads of Chambers
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Mastering the Art of Advocacy with Bibi Badejo Orlagh sits down with Bibi Badejo — a barrister, advocacy trainer, and founder of The Advocacy Coach and The Advocacy Podcast.
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Where Do Barristers Draw the Line with Traumatic Cases? with Farrhat Arshad KC In this gripping episode of the GetBriefed Podcast, Orlagh sits down with Farrhat Arshad KC...
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The Methodical Mastery of a Criminal Courtroom with Chris Daw KC In this episode of the GetBriefed Podcast, Orlagh is joined by high-profile criminal barrister, author and broadcaster, Chris Daw KC.
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A Defiant Journey to Head of Chambers with Tina Cook KC In this episode, Orlagh is joined by the current Head of Chambers at 42BR Barristers, Tina Cook KC.
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A Resilient Journey Back to the Bar With Barrister, Mass Now-Njie In this episode, Orlagh is joined by practicing barrister and founder of Bridging the Bar, Mass Now-Njie.
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Are Barristers Technically Gifted but Emotionally Unprepared? In this episode, Orlagh is joined by practising barrister at Francis Taylor Buildings and certified exec coach, James Pereira KC.
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Redefining the Background of a Barrister with Denise Breen Lawton KC In this episode, Orlagh sits down with joint Head of Chambers at St Pauls Chambers, Denise Breen-Lawton KC.
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Does the Barrister's Lifestyle Need to Change? with Natalie Connor "It's never too late. I'm not giving up on the KCs." In this episode, we welcome Natalie Connor, VP Legal & Expansion a...
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Reigniting the Collegiate Spirit of the Bar with Barrister, Imogen Robins "We see you, we hear you, and it does get better..." In this episode, Orlagh sits down with Imogen Robins, a leading family...
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Ensuring the Success of Women Barristers with Nasreen Shah and Rachel Bale "We're here to try to support each other." In this edition, Orlagh is joined by the co-founders of HerBar, Nasreen Shah and...
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Bullet-proofing your Personal and Professional Practice with Michael Bready "You have to be all in, you can't do this on autopilot." In today's episode, Orlagh speaks with Michael Bready, a privately..
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Clerks & Chambers Operations
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What Is the Essence of Clerking? With Jayne Drake In this latest episode of The GetBriefed Podcast, Orlagh is joined by Jayne Drake, Senior Clerk at St Pauls Chambers.
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What are the Pillars of Legal Marketing? with Sarah Longden In the latest episode, Orlagh sits down with Sarah Longden, Chief Operating Officer at Quadrant Chambers.
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The Pioneer of Business in Chambers with Vincent Denham In this episode of the GetBriefed Podcast, Orlagh is joined by the current Chambers  Director of 42BR Barristers, Vincent Denham.
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A Modern Perspective on an Esteemed Profession In this episode, we welcome the current CEO of Doughty Street Chambers, James Whiting...
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Can Clerks Operate Successfully in a World Without Drinking? In this episode, Orlagh is joined by Senior Clerk at 5RB, Andrew Love. Having joined chambers fresh out of school in 1995, Andrew foun...
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From Litigator to Men's Mental Health Champion In this episode, Orlagh is joined by the current Chambers Director at Oriel Chambers, Nicholas O'Neill. Although not involved with the Bar until mu...
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A Journey from Adversity to First Female IBC Chair In this episode, Orlagh is joined by the former Senior Clerk-turned-Director of Development and Compliance at 11KBW, Lucy Barbet.
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The Merging of Chambers with Gordon Walters "The old brands have got to go. The legacy has got to go." In this episode, Orlagh is joined by the Director of Operations ...
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50 Years of Clerking Knowledge with David Goddard In this episode, Orlagh is joined by the long-standing Senior Clerk at 4 Stone Buildings, David Goddard.
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Has technology become the main foundation of clerking? with Martin Secrett In this episode, Orlagh is joined by former Chambers Director and Senior Clerk, Martin Secrett from 9BR Chambe...
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Reimagining the Chambers Model with Stephen Ward "We were labelled the virtual chambers when we started." In this episode, Orlagh is joined by the Co-Founder and Business Development Direct...
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Operating a Successful Chambers with Rowan Caffull "If making a change isn't painful..." In this episode, we welcome the Chief Operating Officer of 36 Group, Rowan Caffull. H.
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Aspiring Teacher to Legal Leader: What is left to learn at the top of your profession? with Emily Martin In this episode, Orlagh sits down with Emily Martin, Senior Clerk at 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, to discuss her remarkable journey in the world of chamb.
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Can One Case Change the Course of Your Career? With Nikki Alderson In this episode, Orlagh sits down with Nikki Alderson, a former barrister turned specialist coach for female lawyers.
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Wider Legal Sector
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Battling for Equality: Do barristers' core duties need to change? With Kathryn Stone OBE In our 2024 season finale of the GetBriefed Podcast, Orlagh sits down with Kathryn Stone, the Chair of the Bar Standards Board
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A View of the Courtroom from the Judge's Bench with HHJ Nigel Lickley KC In this episode, Orlagh is joined by current judge and former Head of Chambers of 3 Paper Buildings, HHJ Nigel Lickley KC.
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From Awareness to Action: Tackling Baby Loss Stigma in Law with Keeley Lengthorn In this episode, Orlagh is joined by Partner and Head of Public Law Children in London at RWK Goodman, Keeley Lengthorn.
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BSB Under the Spotlight: Who is responsible for the Bar's Cultural Revolution? In this episode, Orlagh is joined by the Director-General of the Bar Standards Board (BSB), Mark Neale. With a wealth of experience in...
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LOCS:23 Scheme Owner, Tim Hyman In this episode, Orlagh welcomes founder of 2twenty4 Consulting and owner of the brand-new LOCS:23 Certification scheme, Tim Hyman. It is a very sp...
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Business Development and Strategic Marketing with Bernard Savage "If you're a barrister, you need to be visible..." In this episode, Orlagh sits down with business development expert, Bern...
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