EPISODES

In the final episode of Season 1, James Rapley KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss written submissions and appellate advocacy. James Rapley KC practices from Bridgeside Chambers in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was appointed a King's Counsel in 2018, and specialises in criminal defence litigation, across serious fraud, drug, murder, and sexual crimes, together with regulatory prosecution work. Together with Judge Tony Willy, James co-authored a central text in New Zealand’s legal literature ent...

Bibi Badejo is joined by Allison Summers KC who shares how we can close our cases boldly and persuasively. Allison specialises in criminal defence work and takes on cases involving serious violence and sexual cases, including domestic killings, parricide, infanticide and somnambulism (sleep walking). She is the go-to King’s Counsel when there are difficult or unusual features in a case and she draws on her experience as an Assistant Coroner in cases involving complex medical issues. Please subsc...

In this episode, Justin Kahn discusses how to use visual tools to prepare your case and to communicate complex ideas in simple, impactful ways. He recommends useful apps and technology that can be utilised and explains how neuroscience and magic have combined to influence his approach to effective persuasion. Justin is based in South Carolina and specialises in catastrophic personal injury matters and various kinds of complex litigation. Justin is AV rated and is board certified in medical malpr...

Anesta Weekes KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss the importance of preparation and having a sound case theory. Anesta Weekes KC was called to the Bar in 1981, and in 1999, was appointed both Queen’s Counsel and Recorder (part-time judge). Anesta is recognised for her work prosecuting and defending, acting for professionals in disciplinary tribunals, in a number of major national inquiries, including the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry. She also specialises in Privy Council work, dealing with both ci...

In this episode, Rex Parris joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss the neurology of the courtroom and tools of persuasion that he has used in his own trials. Rex is a specialist in personal injury litigation and is based in Lancaster, California, where he has also served as Mayor since 2008. In 2009, Rex was the lead attorney in a defamation action that resulted in an historic jury verdict in Los Angeles for $370,000,000. He has a reputation as a highly innovative trial lawyer and uses cognitive scie...

In this episode, Ian Robertson SC shares his approach to expert reports and witnesses with host Bibi Badejo. Ian is a trial and appellate Commercial barrister with a special interest in intellectual property, both litigious and non-litigious. His practice is diverse, stopping only at matters of personal criminal law. He was President of the South Australian Bar Association (SABA), the Chair of the Australian Bar Association’s Advocacy Training Council, and a director of the Australian Advocacy I...

Jo Sidhu KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss a topic which is less commonly the focus of advocacy training, but no less important – the soft skills of advocacy. Jo explores aspects such as breathing, projection, and controlling the mind to eliminate distractions and extraneous material. Jo is a leading specialist in criminal law with expertise in terrorism cases, homicides, and conspiracies involving frauds, robberies and drugs trafficking. Among many high-profile cases, Jo has acted in three o...

Carl Heaton KC joins host Bibi Badejo and advises on how to make examination-in-chief (direct examination) engaging, how to bring your witnesses to life, and how to make your closing arguments as compelling as possible. Carl was appointed as the Director of Public Prosecutions of Queensland, Australia, in June 2020, having been called to the bar in 1990 and taken silk in 2010. He has great experience and expertise in matters across the full spectrum of the criminal justice system as a result of ...

Sarah Clarke KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss how to improve court room skills, including some alternative yet familiar resources. Sarah is a renowned expert in insider dealing, investment fraud and market abuse law. Sarah also practises in police disciplinary actions and represents medical professionals and Hospital Trusts at Inquests. She was appointed as a Recorder (part-time Circuit Judge) of the Crown Court in 2012 and was authorised to sit in cases involving Serious Sexual Offences in ...

In this episode, the Hon Ann Ainslie-Wallace shares her wisdom on persuading judges with host Bibi Badejo. Ann was appointed to the Appeals Division of the Family Court of Australia in 2010, having served on the bench of the District Court of New South Wales, Australia, since 1997, presiding over both civil and criminal trials. Ann has contributed extensively to advocacy training in Australia and internationally. She is the Chair of the Australian Advocacy Institute’s Board of Directors and a fa...

Highly regarded trial attorney Roger Dodd takes host Bibi Badejo through his top 10 tips on cross-examination. Roger is best known, in the words of judges and legal analysts, as the “foremost expert in cross-examination in the world”, having authored and co-authored essential legal texts in the area, including Cross-Examination: The Science and Techniques . He also teaches cross-examination at the specialist Roger Dodd Trial Clinic. A Board Certified Specialist in both criminal and civil litigat...

Professor Leslie Thomas KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss how he prepares his cases and develops his case theory and strategies. He also explains the importance of finding and using your own voice to be as effective in court as possible. Leslie is a renowned specialist in civil liberties, human rights, police, and inquest law. He has represented families in a string of high-profile inquests including Mark Duggan, Sean Rigg, Hillsborough families and is currently representing families of victi...

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