Somewhere
This podcast series, created and presented by lawyer Holly Hedley and supported by the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation, offers reflective conversations on trauma‑informed legal practice in Aotearoa.
Its themes speak to Waypoint 2 of the Wayfinding for Civil Justice National Strategy, which emphasises the importance of legal assistance providers understanding and serving the needs of their communities, including awareness of the dynamics and barriers experienced by people affected by trauma. It is shared here as a resource for those interested in engaging further with these discussions.
This series is also available on Spotify.
Some episodes discuss times when lawyers may not be coping, a theme revisited throughout the podcast. Support is available if you need it.
See more at:
www.lawsociety.org.nz/professional-practice/practising-well/
Welcome! This is a brief introduction to Somewhere and to trauma informed legal practice generally. The rest of the episodes will be interviews with all sorts of people to help explore what trauma informed legal practice might be for Aotearoa New Zealand.
In this second episode I talk with Dr Kirsty Dempster-Rivett, clinical psychologist and trauma expert.
In this third episode I talk with Anna Elders, dually trained nurse practitioner and cognitive behavioural therapist with over two decades of clinical experience.
In this fourth episode I talk with Kathryn Dalziel, Senior Barrister and Adjunct Professor of Practice, Faculty of Law, University of Canterbury.
In this fifth episode I talk with Caroline Rieger, experienced law, employment law expert and founder and Managing Director of Black Door Law.
In this sixth episode I talk with Hayley Evans, an experienced in house lawyer and leader, and someone who has a real focus and deep experience in governance, strategy, risk, and cultural transformation.
In this seventh episode I talk with Natalie Coates and Tai Ahu, leading lawyers, with particular expertise in tikanga in the law and who have both been co-tumuaki of Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa.
In this eighth episode I talk with Brintyn Smith, a qualified barrister specialising in family law and related matters. Known for his kindness and empathy, Brintyn is dedicated to offering specialist legal representation and support to clients navigating complex family issues.
In this ninth episode I talk with a group of legal workers from Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley: Kate Scarlet, StaceyO'Neill, Everard Halbert and Dhilum Nightingale
In this tenth and final interview episode I talk with Samira Taghavi a criminal defence barrister and dedicated lobbyist for human rights.
In this episode I refer to a speech of the Christina Inglis Chief Judge of New Zealand Employment Court.