Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of the CGS Podcast
Welcome to Season 3 of the CGS Podcast where career expert Leah Lambart engages with remarkable Caulfield Grammarian alumni who have participated in the Reverse Mentoring Program. Together, they explore and share their industry experience, perspectives, along with highlights and learnings of the program.
In our first episode, Associate at Dellios West & Co, Kalani Thomas (Class of 2008), and Richard Harris (Class of 1980), who is an accredited mediator, barrister and the CGFC President discuss their experiences within law.
Show Notes
Richard and Kalani share their journey from Caulfield Grammar to successful careers in law, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he encountered along the way.
The conversation included some of the following discussion highlights:
> Education and Early Career
> Personal Growth and Career Development
> Unique Aspects of the Insurance Industry
> Current Roles and Responsibilities
> Advice for Aspiring Law Professionals
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About Richard Harris (Mentee)
Richard A Harris attended Caulfield Grammar from 1969 to 1980 and went on to study a Bachelor of Law and Economics at Monash from 1981 to 1985. Thereafter, he worked at Lander and Rogers, then Home Wilkinson Lowry as a solicitor. He has been a Barrister since 1996 and practises in a wide range of commercial related matters, including building, insolvency, property and insurance claims. Richard has advised and appeared in complex commercial disputes in all jurisdictions and appears regularly in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal Court of Australia. Richard is also an Accredited Mediator with access to Mediation facilities within his chambers. He is also President of the CGFC, was President of the CGA Parents & Friends from 2011 to 2015 and is also the Director of the JMB Foundation. He has three children – Max, Oliver and Isabelle.
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About Kalani Thomas (Mentor)
Kalani is currently an associate at Dellios West & Co. She practises primarily in commercial litigation with a mixture of insurance-based litigation work. She is a strong supporter of settling matters commercially and believes mediations to be a vital component of the litigation process. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, reading, cooking and spending time with her 2-year-old Italian greyhound.
Connect with Kalani on LinkedIn.
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About The Host
Leah Lambart is a career expert with 10 years of recruitment experience and 10,000+ coaching hours. She founded Relaunch Me to help people who dare to find their ‘best fit’ career. That is, fulfilling and meaningful work aligned with their personality, strengths, interests & values. She works with clients from recent school leavers to executives across all industries & provide practical career change advice taking into account their skills, experience, values & financial obligations.
Connect with Leah on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Relaunch Me.
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Episode Transcription
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