Oct 27, 2021
On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in
partnership with So They Can, a partner and a barrister reflect on
their support for the organisation’s education and empowerment
programs that empower vulnerable communities in East Africa and how
such work has informed their respective professional outlooks.
Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Wotton + Kearney partner and
head of pro bono Heidi Nash-Smith and barrister Hugh Stowe to
discuss how and why they both became involved with So They Can,
unpack their respective experiences on the ground with the
organisation and reflect on how such work has offered a new
perspective on the importance of social justice and legal
practice.
The trio also delve into why it is incumbent upon Australian
lawyers to fight for justice, the opportunities for lawyers to
become more involved with important causes in a post-pandemic
world, and what excites both Ms Nash-Smith and Mr Stowe about the
work of So They Can in the future.
So They Can is a philanthropic partner for Lawyers Weekly’s
upcoming 2021 Women in Law Awards. To learn more about its work,
click here.
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