In this episode, Ian Robertson SC shares his approach to expert reports and witnesses with host Bibi Badejo. Ian is a trial and appellate Commercial barrister with a special interest in intellectual property, both litigious and non-litigious. His practice is diverse, stopping only at matters of personal criminal law. He was President of the South Australian Bar Association (SABA), the Chair of the Australian Bar Association’s Advocacy Training Council, and a director of the Australian Advocacy Institute. He is also an experienced advocacy coach both in Australia (SABA, ABA, and AAI) and overseas.   Please subscribe to The Advocacy Podcast and visit www.theadvocacypodcast.com  for more information and additional resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Heaton KC joins host Bibi Badejo and advises on how to make examination-in-chief (direct examination) engaging, how to bring your witnesses to life, and how to make your closing arguments as compelling as possible.   Carl was appointed as the Director of Public Prosecutions of Queensland, Australia, in June 2020, having been called to the bar in 1990 and taken silk in 2010. He has great experience and expertise in matters across the full spectrum of the criminal justice system as a result of his various roles in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions between 1989 and 2007. He also spent nine years as the Deputy Public Defender, including 10 months as the Public Defender prior to being appointed as the Deputy DPP in 2016.  Please subscribe to The Advocacy Podcast and visit www.theadvocacypodcast.com for more information and additional resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Clarke KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss how to improve court room skills, including some alternative yet familiar resources.   Sarah is a renowned expert in insider dealing, investment fraud and market abuse law. Sarah also practises in police disciplinary actions and represents medical professionals and Hospital Trusts at Inquests. She was appointed as a Recorder (part-time Circuit Judge) of the Crown Court in 2012 and was authorised to sit in cases involving Serious Sexual Offences in 2016. She is also a leading advocacy trainer and travels the world to train lawyers of all levels.  Please subscribe to The Advocacy Podcast and visit www.theadvocacypodcast.com  for more information and additional resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Leslie Thomas KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss how he prepares his cases and develops his case theory and strategies. He also explains the importance of finding and using your own voice to be as effective in court as possible.  Leslie is a renowned specialist in civil liberties, human rights, police, and inquest law. He has represented families in a string of high-profile inquests including Mark Duggan, Sean Rigg, Hillsborough families and is currently representing families of victims in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.Further to his extensive legal practice, he is a Professor of Law at Gresham College and a visiting professor at Goldsmiths, University of London.   Please subscribe to The Advocacy Podcast and visit www.theadvocacypodcast.com for more information and additional resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the Hon Ann Ainslie-Wallace shares her wisdom on persuading judges with host Bibi Badejo.   Ann was appointed to the Appeals Division of the Family Court of Australia in 2010, having served on the bench of the District Court of New South Wales, Australia, since 1997, presiding over both civil and criminal trials.  Ann has contributed extensively to advocacy training in Australia and internationally. She is the Chair of the Australian Advocacy Institute’s Board of Directors and a faculty member of the Keble Advanced International Advocacy Course. She further teaches advocacy at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, where she was appointed Master of the Bench in 2015.  Please subscribe to The Advocacy Podcast and visit www.theadvocacypodcast.com for more information and additional resources.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highly regarded trial attorney Roger Dodd takes host Bibi Badejo through his top 10 tips on cross-examination.   Roger is best known, in the words of judges and legal analysts, as the “foremost expert in cross-examination in the world”, having authored and co-authored essential legal texts in the area, including Cross-Examination: The Science and Techniques. He also teaches cross-examination at the specialist Roger Dodd Trial Clinic.  A Board Certified Specialist in both criminal and civil litigation for over 20 years, Roger has represented clients in legal matters since 1976. He has also been a lecturer, expert witness, and a teacher in all 50 states of the US, the District of Columbia, Russia, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and various Caribbean locations.   Please subscribe to The Advocacy Podcast and visit www.theadvocacypodcast.com for more information and additional resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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