FLPA TALKS: A Family Law Podcast
Welcome to FLPA TALKS: A Family Law podcast. With over 1000 members, the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland (FLPA) is the state’s leading body representing those who work in family law – solicitors, barristers, social workers, psychologists, members of the judiciary and associated fields. Family law is a wonderfully rewarding career, but is not without its challenges. Join us as we explore the issues that impact on the practice and wellbeing of family law practitioners. We hope our episodes will not only inform and inspire you, but encourage you to reach your potential.
Episodes
Difficult conversations are part of everyday practice. Whether it’s delivering advice a client may not want to hear, raising concerns with a colleague, or setting boundaries in the workplace, how we approach these moments can make a significant difference to both outcomes and relationships.
In this episode of FLPA Talks, Emily Ownsworth is joined by Leilanie Pakoa, sport psychologist at ...
In today’s episode, we sit down with Helen Davison and Dora Ko to explore best practice when representing culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients in family law.
Dora began her career in private practice before moving to Women’s Legal Service. In 2022, she was appointed as a Judicial Registrar in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), and since 2025, ...
In this episode of FLPA Talks: A Family Law Podcast, we explore what it really takes to step out on your own and establish a family law practice.
Host Shannon Daykin is joined by experienced Queensland family law solicitors Judy Stewart, Louise O’Reilly and Erin Shaw to discuss their journeys into practice ownership. Together, they reflect on the motivations behind their decisions, the d...
Teams in legal practice can be complex — clients, juniors, partners, support staff and counsel, all working toward the same goal in different ways. In this episode, we’re joined by Leilanie Pakoa, sport psychologist at Surge (Performance and Wellbeing) and Fiona Pakoa, mentor and coach, to explore how to understand your role within a team, build self-awareness, communicate effectively, a...
FLPA Board member James Bailey is joined by Mary-Ann Huth of Legal Aid Queensland to talk about How to become an Independent Children’s Lawyer and a preferred supplier for Legal Aid.
Mary-Ann is the Assistant Director for Family Law Services at Legal Aid Queensland and is an experienced family lawyer and Independent Children’s Lawyer. In this episode, Mary-Ann shares insights on why and ...
In this episode, hosts Emily Ownsworth and Jack Shaw are joined by the Honourable Justice Brasch of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) to share her Honour’s best tips ...
In this episode of FLPA TALKS: A Family Law Podcast, host Emily Ownsworth sits down with family law solicitors Ellie Neuendorf and Jack Shaw to unpack their pivotal first year of working in a family law firm —how they navigated the emotional weight of family law cases, leaned into mentorship and firm culture, and gradually built their professional identity amidst client worries and deadl...
This episode of FLPA TALKS A Family Law Podcast is the next instalment of the recurring series ‘Things I wish I knew’. In this episode, Matt Taylor sits down with experienced practitioner and proud First Nations man Joshua Creamer and Alicia George, a newer member of our profession. Together we discuss the importance of mentorship, representation and community.
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In this special episode of FLPA Talks: A Family Law Podcast, we hit the ground at the FLPA Retreat 2025 to bring you a lively vox pop straight from the action.
Hear from a range of attendees – including solicitors, barristers, and accountants – as they share their thoughts, insights, and favourite moments from the Retreat.
Whether it’s reflections on practice, tips for young professional...
In this episode, Helen Davison sits down with Deanna Musumeci, FLPA's newest regional representative. Together, Helen and Deanna explore the unique challenges and rewards of practising law in regional areas.
Deanna shares her personal journey to the bar—navigating that leap while raising young children and the additional challenges of being based in Townsville. She also opens up about ov...
In this episode of FLPA Talks: A Family Law Podcast, hosts Emily Ownsworth and Jack Shaw take you behind the scenes of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia with special guest Amy Ferigo, Associate to the Honourable Justice Baumann AM.
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Deborah Awyzio is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, arbitrator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Accredited Family Law Specialist, as well as a Past President of FLPA. With over 30 years’ experience in family law, Deborah has a wealth of knowledge to share about preparing your client for a mediation, top tips for the day of mediation, where things can go wrong, in...
In this episode, FLPA Board member James Bailey is joined by Sarah Cleeland of Sarah Cleeland Family Lawyers. Apart from being a family lawyer, nationally accredited mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner, collaborative lawyer and independent children’s lawyer, Sarah is also an experienced parenting coordinator.
Sarah shares her insights about parenting coordination, includin...
In this episode, Emily Ownsworth dives into a question that is front of mind for family lawyers at the moment: Am I Ready for Specialist Accreditation?
Joining the conversation is Sarah Dibley, Special Counsel at Lander & Rogers, who brings 14 years of exclusive family law experience. As a member of Queensland Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Advisory Committee, Sarah shares ex...
In this episode, Helen Davison, barrister-at-law, interviews recently retired District Court Judge and Judge of the Planning and Environment Court, Michael Rackemann. He shares his advice on many topics, including:
- How not to infuriate a judge and advocacy tips
- The challenges facing judges
- Working in areas of the law which expose judges and practitioners to distressing content.
Responding to domestic violence has been one of the great legal and legislative challenges of recent times. With both state and Federal Governments passing recent legislation aiming to reflect our understanding of the nature of this violence and better respond to it.
In this episode, FLPA Board member and Secretary Matt Taylor talks with Nadia Bromley, CEO of Women’s Legal Service QLD, t...
This episode is the second in our recurring series of podcasts called Things I Wish I Knew. In this series, FLPA Secretary and barrister Matt Taylor brings together a senior member of the profession with a practitioner earlier in their career, and invites them to chat.
In this episode, Neil McGregor talks with new barrister Blake Hatchman.
In this episode ‘Bar, Bench and Mediation, FLPA Board Member Amy Honan talks to former Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) Judge, Margaret (Margie) Cassidy.
With a career that spans nearly two decades on the bench—first as a State Magistrate and later as a Federal Magistrate and Judge—Margie has been a prominent figure in the family law arena. Now, in her new role ...
This episode of FLPA TALKS: A Family Law Podcast is the first of a recurrent podcast series called ‘Things I wish I knew'.
In episodes in this series, FLPA Secretary and barrister Matt Taylor brings together a senior member of the profession with a comparatively less experienced practitioner, and invites them to chat.
In this episode of ‘Things I wish I knew’, solicitor, parenting co-ord...
Bruce Dodd is a highly experienced and respected barrister working in family law in Queensland. Prior to coming to the bar, Bruce was an Accredited Family Law Specialist and solicitor for over two decades practising in all areas of family law.
If you’ve ever considered what it's like “on the other side” as a barrister, tune in to hear Bruce talk with FLPA President Shannon Daykin to di...
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