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By FAME Law Students Association

The Film, Art, Media and Entertainment (FAME) Law Students Association is a group of students from Melbourne Law School who are passionate about the arts and culture. In this podcast series, we chat with lawyers and artists working in the creative industries, learning about their daily work, career development, and topical issues facing the industry. Visit our website: famelsa.com/
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A Day in the Life of IP Barrister, James Samargis

The BriefSep 21, 2022

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A Day in the Life of IP Barrister, James Samargis

A Day in the Life of IP Barrister, James Samargis

In this episode we chatted with James Samargis. James spoke to us about his journey to the Victorian Bar, his favourite cases to date and how his positions on the boards of Craft Victoria and the National Board of Design have shaped his approach as a lawyer. He also provided incredible insights as to how to effectively represent ordinary, everyday creative clients and how you can begin to cultivate this skill as a law student.

Sep 21, 202234:30
A Day in the Life of Visit Victoria Corporate Counsel, Lexi Sun

A Day in the Life of Visit Victoria Corporate Counsel, Lexi Sun

The tail end of exams are coming and we are all feeling it! But you all know what that means, time for another refreshing episode of The Brief, this time, a collaboration with Melbourne China Law Society! We are so excited for you to listen to the wisdom and laughs of Lexi Sun, Corporate Counsel for Visit Victoria. She shares her wide-ranging knowledge and experience about working in both Melbourne and Hong Kong, how to make the most out of law school and fighting imposter syndrome! This special episode is a must listen as we all start heading into the stressful end of year exam period! 

Special thanks to the MCLS team for collaborating with us on this project, we had a blast!

Oct 12, 202142:40
A Day in the Life of Literary Agent and Publishing Consultant, Alexandra Adsett

A Day in the Life of Literary Agent and Publishing Consultant, Alexandra Adsett

Are you a reader? Then this episode is a must listen for you! This unique episode draws our listeners into the world of literary agency and publishing consultancy with the amazing, Alexandra Adsett. In our chat, Alexandra went into deep discussion about navigating yourself through your law degree and learning how to follow your passion despite the pressure of law school. She taught us the importance about trusting your gut and putting your happiness first. Most importantly, she exposed us to a whole world of of legal practice that is underrepresented in the law school community. This episode is truly comforting in its understanding of feeling unsure where to take yourself after law school, and is filled with fun, laughter and great book recommendations!

Please be aware that this interview was conducted over zoom due to COVID-19 circumstances, hence the quality may be sup-par at times.

Aug 19, 202134:52
A Day in The Life of a Commercial IP Lawyer, Lachlan Sadler

A Day in The Life of a Commercial IP Lawyer, Lachlan Sadler

This episode is a MUST LISTEN as we go into the crazy assessment period of the semester! Last year, Careers and Sponsorship Coordinator, Leah Alysandratos, was able to chat to Lachlan Sadler, a Melbourne Law School alumnus now thriving at Davies Collison Cave.  In our chats, he gave heaps of advice into managing your time, ability to be accountable and honest with yourself and others, not feeling pressured to undertake in extra-curricular activities and so much more. This truly is one of the most comforting, relatable and exciting episodes to listen to so far.

Please be aware that this interview was conducted in 2020 over zoom, hence the quality may be sub-par at times.

Apr 22, 202126:27
A Day in the Life with Arts Lawyer and Social Justice Advocate, Delwyn Everard

A Day in the Life with Arts Lawyer and Social Justice Advocate, Delwyn Everard

In recognition of International Women’s Day this week, today’s podcast episode features Delwyn Everard, a successful and talented lawyer who advocates for the arts and cultivates her passion both in pro bono work and through her practice. A fighter for...
Mar 10, 202129:56
A Day in the Life with Solicitor and Trademarks Attorney, Sarah Ramsey-Caudle

A Day in the Life with Solicitor and Trademarks Attorney, Sarah Ramsey-Caudle

In our first 2021 episode of The Brief, we talk with a Melbourne Law School alumnus, a fresh but highly regarded face in the creative legal industry, Sarah Ramsey-Caudle. As a Solicitor and Trademarks Attorney at Studio Legal, not only does Sarah talk...
Feb 10, 202131:24
A Day in the Life with Fox Sports Legal Counsel, Calli Tsipidis

A Day in the Life with Fox Sports Legal Counsel, Calli Tsipidis

In this special episode, FAME LSA collaborated with Melbourne Sports Law Association to talk with Fox Sports Legal Counsel Calli Tsipidis. In this episode, Calli shares valuable insight into the world of working as an in-house lawyer, the adjustment of...
Oct 15, 202035:18
A Day in the Life with Music, Media, Film + TV Lawyer, Jules Munro

A Day in the Life with Music, Media, Film + TV Lawyer, Jules Munro

In today’s episode, FAME Ambassador Ashley Tyla interviews Jules Munro, a partner at Simpsons Solicitors. Jules leads Simpsons’ Music, Film & TV and Digital Media practices, and has been named as a recommended intellectual property lawyer in the...
Sep 30, 202031:36
A Day in the Life with Film, TV and Media Lawyer, Caroline Verge

A Day in the Life with Film, TV and Media Lawyer, Caroline Verge

In our second episode of The Brief, we chat with the highly influential film, television and digital media lawyer, Caroline Verge of Verge Whitford & Co. She discusses with us the intricacies of the legal realm within the world film and television,...
Sep 16, 202026:40
A Day in the Life with Entertainment Lawyer Shaun Miller

A Day in the Life with Entertainment Lawyer Shaun Miller

In our first episode of The Brief, we chat with award winning entertainment lawyer Shaun Miller.
Sep 13, 202031:38