Speaking Up: Environmental Lawyer Sally Gepp KC. With Julia Neumann

07/06/2025 31 min Temporada 8 Episodio 10

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In this episode of Radically Alive Women, we welcome Sally Gepp, a New Zealand barrister and King's Counsel specialising in environmental and resource management law. This interview is conducted by Julia Neumann.Sally looks back at a fulfilling legal career of 25 years. In this episode, she shares authentically and vulnerably about her journey, her motivations, and how her personal experiences shape her professional life. She also discusses the crucial role of strong legal frameworks in environmental protection, particularly focusing on Te Waikoropupu Springs in Golden Bay, New Zealand. The conversation delves into the challenges of being a female lawyer, including self-doubt and societal expectations, and touches upon the importance of speaking up regardless of other people's disagreement. Sally offers insights on how others can get involved in environmental advocacy and showcases the potential for collaboration and change through legal means.* We’re passionate about bringing these conversations to you and would love your help to keep them going. Please consider supporting us by making a one-time contribution through ⁠www.radicallyalivewomen.com/donate⁠, or joining our membership with a monthly subscription at ⁠www.radicallyalivewomen.com/membership⁠.You can follow us on your favourite podcast platform and leave a rating to help others discover these conversations too!Your support makes all the difference in continuing this work. Thank you! *00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:33 Balancing Career and Family02:47 Environmental Advocacy and Legal Work04:06 Motivations and Challenges in Environmental Law06:59 Legal Frameworks and Accountability09:22 Courtroom Dynamics and Legal System Reflections14:23 Personal Reflections and Systemic Change24:17 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Gender Norms29:22 Mentorship and Encouragement for Young Lawyers30:43 Call to Action for Environmental ProtectionFor more information:Sally Gepp KC, Barrister, sallygepp.co.nzTe Waikoropupu SpringsSave Our Springs - website, saveoursprings.nz- Facebook page, facebook.com/saveourspringsnzRadically Alive Women, radicallyalivewomen.comJulia Neumann, julia-neumann.com

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