Speaking Up: Environmental Lawyer Sally Gepp KC. With Julia Neumann
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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.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:33 Balancing Career and Family
02:47 Environmental Advocacy and Legal Work
04:06 Motivations and Challenges in Environmental Law
06:59 Legal Frameworks and Accountability
09:22 Courtroom Dynamics and Legal System Reflections
14:23 Personal Reflections and Systemic Change
24:17 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Gender Norms
29:22 Mentorship and Encouragement for Young Lawyers
30:43 Call to Action for Environmental Protection
For more information:
Sally Gepp KC, Barrister, sallygepp.co.nz
Save Our Springs
- website, saveoursprings.nz
- Facebook page, facebook.com/saveourspringsnz
Radically Alive Women, radicallyalivewomen.com
Julia Neumann, julia-neumann.com
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