Fiftyfaces Focus - Inspiring People in the Law

The Fiftyfaces Focus series builds on the successful model of The Fiftyfaces Podcast by showcasing the richness and diversity of the law by focusing on its people and their stories. We meet with people who have had unusual career paths, sometimes visceral experience with discrimination and its fallout, who have had lived experience that informs their perspective and who have displayed resilience and persistence to achieve their goals.

Fiftyfaces Focus - Inspiring People in the Law is a business podcast hosted by Aoifinn Devitt, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Aoifinn Devitt hosts Fiftyfaces Focus - Inspiring People in the Law, a business show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  Rachel Reid of Eversheds Sutherland: Building the Bridge as we Cross - the Legal Challenges of AI and Beyond

  Dec 17, 202443 minS0

  Rachel Reid is a Partner and Head of Artificial Intelligence for the US at Eversheds Sutherland.  She is based in the Atlanta area.  She started her career in law at the firm, then spent 18 years in a series of in-house roles before returning to the firm as a partner in May 2023. She is a Board Director of “Hop on a Cure” a nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for ALS.  Our conversation traces her career path, which saw her leave Eversheds Sutherland for an inhouse role mid-way through her career and then return recently to make partner.  We discuss the differen...

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  Episode #21

  Maud Sarlieve: Addressing the Environmental and Climate Crisis through Creative Legal Thinking

  Sep 13, 202321 minS0

  Maud Sarlieve is an expert in International Criminal Law, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights and a leading authority in the development of creative legal thinking to address the environmental and climate crisis.  Her professional commitments and casework have taken her to conflict and post conflict environments in SE Asia, the Middle East, Central and East Africa, Latin America, The Balkans and Eastern Europe. She is currently Judge Assessor with the French National Court of Asylum, a Founder of CTRL-Z – focused on climate and environmental justice in addition to numerous other roles.  Our conversation starts with Maud's path into international law, whic...

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  Episode #20

  Susan Ahern - Arbitrator: The Sporting Life - The Changing World of Sports Law

  Jun 28, 202341 minS0

  Susan Ahern who is a barrister, international arbitrator and accredited mediator with a specialization in sports law and regulation. She is currently Chair of the Sports Law Bar Association of Ireland, and formerly was General Counsel for World Rugby/ Rugby World Cup limited. She has over 25 years experience as an iNED including RTE, World Wheelchair Rugby, UCI Cycling World Championships, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board and the Residential Tenancies Board.  Our conversation starts with her high school journey and the first time that competitive sports entered her life.  From shot-put to volley-ball she excelled at whatever she turned to, and this co...

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  Episode #19

  Karen Killalea of Maples Group Ireland - Trends in Employment Law and other White Knuckle Rides

  Jun 22, 202344 minS0

  Karen Killalea is a Partner and Head of Employment at Maples Group Ireland.  She has over 20 years of experience in advising employers on employment law, disputes, change, compliance and HR best practice.  Our conversation starts with Karen's thirst for adventure which developed early and she put into action during her college years.  We learn about the benefit of not having a set plan, living by one's wits and of breaking into a new educational and work culture.  From London to Italy to Dublin, Karen charts her early years in legal practice and how she was drawn to employment law. The disc...

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  Episode #18

  David Carthy of DLA Piper Ireland: Business Building with a Focus on Values

  Jun 14, 202329 minS0

  David Carthy is Managing Partner Ireland of DLA Piper.  He was previously a partner at William Fry in Dublin as well as President of the Irish Exporters Association..  He previously spent over 7 years with the Ireland India Business Association where he spent 5 years as Chairman.   Our conversation starts with David's path into law and his early focus on the commercial aspects of his practice.  He was intentional about building business networks through trade bodies and held various leadership roles in groups that grew in relevance as Ireland's role in international trade increased. Moving to his role as Managing Parter Ireland at D...

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