The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG returns to The Callover for a deeper dive into his remarkable career.

From his “curtain call” case to his memorable work at the United Nations, Justice Kirby reflects on the power of multidisciplinary approaches, the role of alternative dispute resolution, and how technology continues to reshape legal practice.

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/

The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG returns to The Callover for a deeper dive into his remarkable career.
From his &ldquo;curtain call&rdquo; case to his memorable work at the United Nations, Justice Kirby reflects on the power of multidisciplinary approaches, the role of alternative dispute resolution, and how technology continues to reshape legal practice.
To find Georgia: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/</a>

The Callover is a Queensland Law Society podcast created by young lawyers, for young lawyers. The QLS Future Leaders Committee is dedicated to inspiring a generation of connected, capable and healthy young lawyers.  Join us, as we invite guests to share their experiences in the law, unpack issues relevant to young lawyers and gain some insights into the future of lawyering.

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Inside the Law and Change with the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG

Interpreters play a critical role in ensuring meaningful access to justice for people who speak languages other than English.

In the latest episode of The Callover, Brisbane-based court interpreter and forensic translator Carl Gene Fordham sat down with host Georgia Athanasellis to talk about the realities of interpreting in legal settings.

Their discussion shed light on the often-unseen role and explores when and how lawyers should engage interpreters, the practical realities of working with clients with limited English, and the challenges that can affect accuracy and fairness in legal proceedings.

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/

Interpreters play a critical role in ensuring meaningful access to justice for people who speak languages other than English.
In the latest episode of&nbsp;The Callover, Brisbane-based court interpreter and forensic translator Carl Gene Fordham sat down with host Georgia Athanasellis to talk about the realities of interpreting in legal settings.
Their discussion shed light on the often-unseen role and explores when and how lawyers should engage interpreters, the practical realities of working with clients with limited English, and the challenges that can affect accuracy and fairness in legal proceedings.
To find Georgia: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/</a>

The Language of Justice: Carl Gene Fordham on Interpretation, Fairness and the Courts

The Callover returns in 2026 with Terry O’Gorman, one of Queensland’s most persistent defenders of civil liberties.
 
As a young law student, Terry witnessed a confronting police crackdown during a protest in the Bjelke Petersen years. It set him on a path that would span five decades in criminal law and public advocacy.
 
In this episode, he talks through some of the moments that shaped his career, the lessons learned from fighting for his clients’ rights, and why he’s still speaking out.

Although retired from private practice, Terry remains deeply engaged in advocating for aspects of the law and its application that require improvement, like disclosure obligations in criminal proceedings.

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/

The Callover returns in 2026 with Terry O&rsquo;Gorman, one of Queensland&rsquo;s most persistent defenders of civil liberties. &nbsp; As a young law student, Terry witnessed a confronting police crackdown during a protest in the Bjelke Petersen years. It set him on a path that would span five decades in criminal law and public advocacy. &nbsp; In this episode, he talks through some of the moments that shaped his career, the lessons learned from fighting for his clients&rsquo; rights, and why he&rsquo;s still speaking out.
Although retired from private practice, Terry remains deeply engaged in advocating for aspects of the law and its application that require improvement, like disclosure obligations in criminal proceedings.
To find Georgia: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/</a>

Holding Power to Account: Terry O’Gorman on Rights, Reform and the Law

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On this episode of The Callover, we speak with Judge Dženita Balić of the Queensland District Court about her extraordinary journey from refugee to the bench.

After fleeing the Bosnian War and arriving in Australia as a teenager, Judge Balić learned English as her third language, graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in 2005, and the next 17 years at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, where she rose to the position of Principal Crown Prosecutor before being appointed as a Magistrate in 2022. In 2024, her Honour was appointed to the District Court of Queensland.

We discuss her career in criminal law, the qualities that make a great advocate, and why diversity and inclusion are vital for access to justice.

To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/

On this episode of The Callover, we speak with Judge Dženita Balić of the Queensland District Court about her extraordinary journey from refugee to the bench.
After fleeing the Bosnian War and arriving in Australia as a teenager, Judge Balić learned English as her third language, graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in 2005, and the next 17 years at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, where she rose to the position of Principal Crown Prosecutor before being appointed as a Magistrate in 2022. In 2024, her Honour was appointed to the District Court of Queensland.
We discuss her career in criminal law, the qualities that make a great advocate, and why diversity and inclusion are vital for access to justice.
To find Georgia: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/</a>

Inside the Law and Change with the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG

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