4. Social Media Lawyers & Shy Advocates with James d'Apice

The episode you've been waiting for! Today we sat down with James d'Apice, Special Counsel at Chamberlains. James is a corporate and commercial litigator who uses his skills to help companies, trusts, and partnerships protect their interests. He is also know for Coffee and a Case Note on Tik Tok and Instagram, where he provides brief reports on recent legal cases over a cup of coffee.

In this episode we discuss:

• What it's like to be a Special Counsel practising corporate and commercial litigation
• How to distinguish professional relationships vs. friendships with clients
• Tips for lawyers to make the law accessible on social media
• The matter of Shandong Delisi v Yolarno Pty Ltd
• Tips for courtroom advocacy

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Chapters

• 1:18 What is it like to be a Special Counsel practicing corporate and commercial litigation?
• 7:00 What motivated you to use social media platforms to make the law accessible?
• 11:31 Do you find it difficult to distinguish between a professional relationship with your clients or friends?
• 13:49 Tips for lawyers to do more on social media
• 17:23 Shandong Delisi v Yolarno Pty Ltd
• 22:22 Do you prefer your matters to go to settlement or litigation?
• 24:30 Tips for courtroom advocacy
• 34:46 If you could go back in time and tell your first year law student self 3 things, what would you say?