Episode 129 The Fifth Court

Elizabeth Winkler is an acclaimed literary critic and investigative journalist whose work spans some of the world’s most respected publications. She chats to Mark Tottenham BL on this episode of the Law Society of Ireland Award Winning Podcast.

A graduate of Princeton with a master’s in English literature from Stanford, Elizabeth has built a reputation for fearless, insightful storytelling that challenges received wisdom.

In her book Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies she dives into one of literature’s most incendiary debates—the authorship of Shakespeare—and explores how the controversy reflects wider questions about authority, identity, and who gets to shape history. It's a subject that has intrigued judges and lawyers for centuries. With wit and intellectual rigour, Winkler invites you to question long-held assumptions, making her a captivating guest for any conversation about literature, law, and the power of ideas.

Her cultural recommendation is 'The Third Reich of Dreams: The Nightmares of a Nation' written by Charlotte Beradt

Before that, they examine notable recent court decisions featured on Decisis.ie including:

• A case about wills and probate...two wills followed by a codicil that refers to an earlier will. Legal arguments followed.
• A medical negligence case. A claim that a maternity hospital was negligent in the treatment of a patient.
• A party to a settlement wasn't happy with her legal team.

Whether you're in practice or just passionate about the law, this episode is a must-listen for its clarity, depth, and practical relevance.

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