The Industrial Relations Court of NSW is back in operation, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to resolving workplace disputes and upholding work health and safety standards. As this new chapter begins, the President of the Industrial Relations Commission, Justice Ingmar Taylor, joins us to discuss his new role and the positive imp…

Justin Spiro reveals details on why Former Michigan Football Assistant Chris Partridge was fired in November of 2023.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Six months into her five-year term as Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary joins us in the studio to share her insights into the role, the challenges she's encountered, and the progress being made to advance the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in Australia. Supported by NobleOak.…

Stepping into the CEO role of the Tenants Union of NSW during COVID-19 presented many challenges for Leo. In this episode, he shares with us his journey from a social worker passionately fighting for renters’ rights to leading an organisation dedicated to housing justice for all. Supported by NobleOak.…

In this episode, Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell shares his thoughts on the bicentenary of the Supreme Court of NSW. He reflects on the court's rich history including the most challenging moments (and colourful characters) of the past 200 years, the significance of being a part of this moment in history, what's next for the court, and the potentia…

Ex-socceroo Craig Foster is a busy person. Nowadays a sports commentator, he plays soccer as a hobby, and complements it with activism, helping Hakeem al-Araibi return to Australia, and his work in the Australian Republican movement. He dials in with Just Chat to talk about refugee rights in Australia and playing against one of the best soccer team…

MSU Center Carson Cooper joins to discuss the Spartans' win vs. Minnesota, preview the Spartans' matchup vs. Purdue, and more!Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

As the Senior Court Reporter for the ABC, Jamelle Wells has a privileged point of view on the mechanisms of justice in New South Wales. She has seen both the most thrilling, and most mundane court sessions, but always kept her curiosity. In this episode Jamelle reminisces with ex court reporter, Amy Dale, and talks about what she learned about Aust…

Lansing State Journal Columnist Graham Couch joins Justin Spiro to discuss the Spartans' up-and-down 2023-24 season, a dramatic senior night vs. Northwestern, whether Tom Izzo made a mistake by not getting a center in the portal, if A.J. Hoggard can turn his season around, and more!Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

The start of the pandemic brought rapidly changing and confusing regulations. Jahan saw a gap that needed to be filled and decided to make daily videos explaining the updates to the everyday person. This gave birth to the "TikTok lawyer”, who garnered a following of over 350K and was featured in a Netflix documentary. He discusses the importance of…

Attorney Wade Fink joins Justin Spiro to give their thoughts on Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teen who shot and killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021, being found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Senior Writer at The Athletic Nick Baumgardner joins Justin Spiro to discuss Jim Harbaugh's departure from Michigan and how much culpability is on Warde Manuel. The duo also revisit their conversation from three years ago on whether Dan Campbell would work in Detroit.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Before she passes the baton of the Law Society Presidency, Cassandra Banks sits with Amy Dale to talk about her experience as the President, her proudest achievements, how to overcome the fear of speaking in public, and her message to the next president, Brett McGrath. Sponsored by NobleOak.Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

Soon to retire Justice Steven Rares shares what it's been like to spend 17 years on the Federal Court of Australia. He also speaks about his interest in defamation law and the high profile cases he has worked on, plus what's driven him personally in law. Sponsored by NobleOak.Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

Former MSU Quarterback Brian Lewerke joins Justin Spiro to give his thoughts on Mel Tucker and whether Urban Meyer should be the next coach for Michigan State Football.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Fox Sports Radio Host Bernie Fratto joins Justin Spiro to defend his claim that Urban Meyer was in East Lansing for Michigan State's open head coaching position this week, according to three of his sources.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

With two weeks to go before the referendum on the Voice to Parliament, Amy Dale talks with activist, community leader, and signatory of the Uluru Statement From The Heart, Thomas Mayo about the referendum, the elders who have inspired him and how he fights back against trolling and misinformation. Supported by NobleOak.…

USA Today Investigative Reporter Kenny Jacoby joins Justin Spiro to answer the major questions surrounding Mel Tucker's firing, the Title IX Investigation, Brenda Tracy's credibility, and more.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Civil Rights and Employment Attorney Deborah Gordon joins Justin to give her expertise on the potential civil lawsuit and upcoming Title IX hearing between Mel Tucker and Michigan State University.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Justin is joined by Detroit Lions fan George Kordas to talk about the impressive atmosphere at Arrowhead on Thursday night, the large turnout of Lions fans in Kansas City, and more!Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

In this episode, NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling chats about the best advice she has received as a legal practitioner, what justice means to her and her 'must watch' tv and movie recommendations. Supported by NobleOak.Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

The 2022 winner of the Law Society's President's Medal, Nicholas Stewart, returns to Just Chat to discuss the cases and causes close to his heart, the aftermath of his win and recent trips to the cinema. Episode supported by NobleOak.Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

Justin sits down with his good friend, NHL veteran, and Michigan Hockey legend Jack Johnson to discuss what JT Compher will bring to the Detroit Red Wings, playing for University of Michigan and coach Red Berenson, and more!Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Andrew Tiedt has regularly helped LSJ in articles about Criminal Law. Now he sits down with Francisco Silva to talk about his journey into the profession, his thoughts about the jury system, and the moral conundrums of a criminal lawyer. Episode supported by NobleOak.Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

Colorado Avalanche writer and analyst Adrian Dater joins Justin Spiro to talk about the Detroit Red Wings signing former Avalanche Center J.T. Compher on Saturday and more.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports joins Justin Spiro to discuss the disappointing 2023 Detroit Tigers.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Dom Knight was studying law when he founded The Chaser with a group of friends. In this episode of Just Chat, he talks with Floyd Alexander-Hunt about his career with the satirical group, from how it runs as a business to how he almost got arrested. Supported by NobleOakKirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

ESPN NFL Analytics Writer Seth Walder believes Lions GM Brad Holmes made poor selections in the NFL Draft because his disregard for positional value. He joins Justin Spiro to explain his stance.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

James Allsop was Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia for 10 years. One month after leaving the role, he talks about how technology is changing the court system, his work in native title cases, and his proudest moments. Supported by NobleOak.Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports joins Justin Spiro to talk about former North Carolina Guard Caleb Love's announcement that he will transfer to Michigan next season.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Kansas State reporter and publisher of GoPowercat.com Tim Fitzgerald joins Justin Spiro to discuss the Sweet 16 matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and Kansas State Wildcats.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Barstool Sports Content Creator Jack McGuire joins Justin to talk about Michigan State's impressive run in the NCAA Tournament and whether they can win it all.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

For this week, Just Chat becomes Just Yarn. Trent Wallace now lives in Brisbane, but his journey in law went from his community in the Central Coast, to the legal centres in Sydney. He sits down with Francisco Silva for a yarn on his experience as a queer First Nations man, and the importance of pro-bono work. Supported by NobleOak…

For the first episode of 2023, Keely McDonough sits down with NSW Supreme Court Justice Dina Yehia for a discussion about the moments that have shaped her career and how to make the profession more inclusive. Supported by NobleOak.Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

For our final episode of 2022, Keely McDonough speaks to the Law Society's outgoing president, Joanne van der Plaat. Joanne reflects on navigating the profession out of COVID, the toll of natural disasters and a year of advocacy on many fronts. This episode is supported by NobleOakKirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

Lansing State Journal Reporter and Columnist Graham Couch joins Justin Spiro to discuss Tom Izzo's criticism of local reporters and the Big Ten after the conference's decision to give the University of Michigan a "public reprimand" for its role in "Tunnelgate."Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Playwriter Suzie Miller worked as a lawyer in King's Cross when she got the calling to write a play about the stories she was living. Since then, her career has skyrocketed commercially and critically. As her play Prima Facie is about to start a Broadway run, Suzie releases her one-woman show about Ruth Bader Ginsberg, RBG: Of Many, One, currently …

Best-selling author and journalist John U. Bacon joins Justin Spiro to discuss his recent report regarding the "Tunnelgate" incident between Michigan and Michigan State players on October 29th, 2022.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Bill Browder is a financier turned political activist, dubbed a chief enemy of Vladimir Putin. Dialling in from London, he tells Amy Dale about how the murder of his lawyer inspired a global campaign for Magnitsky laws. ​Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

The Murugappan family became the face of Australia's tough asylum-seeker policies. Their lawyer Carina Ford dials in to talk about the family's return to Biloela, the unspoken trauma of immigrants, and the policies needed to support refugees.Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

Access to justice is at the heart of everything Rick Welsh does. The proud Murrawarri man is the coordinator of The Shed, an Aboriginal suicide prevention service based in Western Sydney, and speaks candidly to Keely McDonough about improving the Indigenous community’s relationship with the legal system.…

Award-winning business owner and CEO Courtney Bowie is doing her part to create a world where law firms focus more on tackling gender discrimination, innovation and mental health than billable hours. Supported by Unisearch.Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

Diana Reid was starting her legal career when the pandemic drove her to tick off a new bucket list item: write a book. Diana tells Amy Dale about the resulting bestseller and the letters exchanged with a legendary Australian author. Supported by Unisearch.Kirjoittanut The Law Society of NSW

Justin Spiro and Attorney Wade Fink discuss the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya by Grand Rapids Police on April 4.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

Justin Spiro addresses the tragic news of Dwayne Haskins' death at 24. Next, Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports joins to celebrate the wizardry of A.J. Hinch and an exciting Tigers season.Kirjoittanut Justin Spiro

From murderers and rapists to hitmen and gangsters, Criminal Psychologist Tim Watson-Munro has come face to face with some of the most violent individuals around Australia and the world. Tim sits down with Keely McDonough to discuss his colourful career, his unique perspective of the justice system and how he worked his way up from rock bottom. Sup…

Rachael Wallbank has been at the forefront of the cases that have shaped the law for transgender rights in Australia. As she approaches retirement, 30 years sober and 27 years as an affirmed female, Rachael reveals her path to happiness and why the profession must embrace difference. Supported by Unisearch.…

Thomas Russell is one of the state’s leading business lawyers – but he drives an Uber in his spare time and thinks you should too. Thomas sits down with LSJ to discuss the legal jargon he loves to hate, why he debates strangers on Facebook, how his first day in a courtroom shaped his career today, and why he is proud to be part of the Law Society’s…

We return for our final interview of the year and a chance to hear from Juliana Warner, Law Society's outgoing president. Juliana started her presidency with very defined plans for the profession, but the longest state lockdown ever recorded forced her to adapt her ideas to the ever-changing reality we were all experiencing. Amy Dale sits down with…

Amani Haydar is a lawyer, artist, advocate and mother who has just released her first book, The Mother Wound: detailing the aftermath of the murder of her mother by her husband, Amani’s father in 2015. Amani tells Amy Dale about returning to her darkest days to pen the memoir and where she stands in the debate about criminalising coercive control.…