IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit podcast
IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit podcast
Podcast Description
The International Bar Association's Legal Policy & Research Unit undertakes research, develops and implements innovative strategies, projects and initiatives that are relevant to business and the rule of law, the global legal profession and the broader global community.
Their latest series features short interviews with inspiring IBA members, who share their thoughts and experiences about what it means to be a woman in the legal profession.
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The podcast explores themes related to women's experiences in the legal profession, sustainable business practices, and the evolving role of lawyers in global contexts. Episodes highlight topics such as the gender gap in senior legal roles, the impact of ESG initiatives on law, and personal narratives like 'How to be a lawyer in wartime' and 'Navigating non-disclosure agreements in a changing legal landscape'.
Their latest series features short interviews with inspiring IBA members, who share their thoughts and experiences about what it means to be a woman in the legal profession.
Berit Reiss-Andersen is a Norwegian lawyer and author with a legal career spanning more than four decades. She began her career as a prosecutor with the Oslo Police before establishing her own legal practice and later joining DLA Piper. Berit has also held major leadership roles within the profession, including serving as President of the Norwegian Bar Association and as State Secretary to the Norwegian Minister of Justice. Internationally, she is widely known for her work with the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the body responsible for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize, where she served for 12 years, including as chair from 2017 to 2023, and as a member of the board of the Nobel Foundation until 2025.
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