In the last show of 2013, presenters Andrew and Peter have a mix of new items and a few of the most interesting interviews from throughout the year.<\/p>\n
First, Seamus O’Tuathail SC and David Nolan SC, Chairman of the Bar Council, pay tribute to Paul Callan SC on his 60th year in practice.<\/p>\n
The other stories covered are:<\/p>\n
– an interview from January with Texan lawyer Jeff Tilliston who was leading an action against Lance Armstrong for the recovery of sponsorship money.<\/p>\n
– Anthony Collins SC spoke to The Brief in June after the Government nominated him for a position as a judge in the General Court of the EU.<\/p>\n
– former Supreme Court judge Hugh O’Flaherty discussed the X Case prior to the Protection of Life referendum.<\/p>\n
– journalist Conor Gallagher spoke about his recent Irish Times article on the low number of female barristers being appointed Senior Counsel. <\/p>\n
– former bank robber and current law student Shon Hopwood spoke to The Brief in November about his transformation of his life after jail.<\/p>\n
-and Jane Babb of Arthur Cox spoke about their summer internship that introduces students to work in a commercial law firm.<\/p>\n
Presented by barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard.
\nProduced by Andrew Robinson and Killian Donoghue
\nRecording and Editing by Aoife Nic Canna<\/p>\n