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This panel discussion explored the intersection between the law and activism. Several prominent speakers shared their experiences harnessing their education for the betterment of society, advice on pursuing a progressive law career, and insight into areas as diverse as climate action, mental health policy and disability services.
We heard from Laura John (Senior Solicitor at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre), Bianca Failla (Co-ordinator at the Youth Disability Advocacy Service) and Leigh Ewbank (Climate Campaigner at Friends of the Earth), along with a surprise guest- one of the PLN's founders, Legal Aid lawyer Penelope Swales!
By Progressive Law NetworkThis panel discussion explored the intersection between the law and activism. Several prominent speakers shared their experiences harnessing their education for the betterment of society, advice on pursuing a progressive law career, and insight into areas as diverse as climate action, mental health policy and disability services.
We heard from Laura John (Senior Solicitor at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre), Bianca Failla (Co-ordinator at the Youth Disability Advocacy Service) and Leigh Ewbank (Climate Campaigner at Friends of the Earth), along with a surprise guest- one of the PLN's founders, Legal Aid lawyer Penelope Swales!