What does it really take to hold powerful institutions accountable when they have failed children for decades?

On this week’s Legally Speaking Podcast ™️ I sit down with Amy Clowrey, Solicitor and Director of the Child Abuse Compensation Team at Switalskis, whose career is proof that law can be a tool for justice, change and hope.

Here is why this episode is a must-listen:

🔴 From a low socio-economic background with no contacts to award-winning solicitor and director
🔴 Leading landmark cases in Lambeth and Rotherham that exposed systemic failures in councils and police
🔴 Featuring in a Channel 4 documentary that sparked debate in Parliament and the House of Lords
🔴 Training Principal supporting the next generation of solicitors and apprentices
🔴 Advocating for trauma-informed lawyering and mental health in the profession
🔴 Practical, unfiltered advice for aspiring lawyers with limited connections

Guest spotlight: Amy has been recognised as Lawyer of the Year at the Modern Law Awards 2023, Rising Star at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024, is a member of The Law Society’s Civil Justice Committee, and has been featured in The Sunday Times and the Next 100 Years: Women In Law Project. She is not only a powerhouse lawyer but also a mentor and advocate for the lawyers of tomorrow.

Two powerful quotes from Amy:

“Nothing happens if nothing happens.”
“You can be a really great technical lawyer, but often it’s about being human.”

So what really separates a good lawyer from a great lawyer when lives are at stake? And how can we ensure the next generation enters a more inclusive profession than the one Amy faced?

This is one of the most powerful conversations we have had about justice, resilience and reform.

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