About Before the Court - Deakin Law Students' Society
The Deakin Law Students' Society's podcast, Before the Court, takes an in-depth look into the exciting areas of the legal world. With new guests each episode, the Deakin Law Students' Society interviews leaders in the legal profession to discuss different areas of law, the careers of the guests, and how students can get their foot in the door.
Inside Family Law: Bridget Heagney, Marshalls+Dent+Wilmoth Lawyers
Join Georgia and Katelyn as they speak to Bridget Heagney.
Bridget is an Associate at marshalls+dent+wilmoth lawyers, in their Family Law team. Bridget advises clients across all aspects of family law, with experience in contested parenting and property proceedings, urgent recovery order proceedings, family violence matters, and complex property settlements involving companies, trusts, and superannuation interests.
Bridget graduated from Deakin University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Accounting). Bridget was subsequently admitted to practice in 2023. Bridget has a particular interest in the intersection of family and commercial law and enjoys helping clients achieve practical and commercially sensible outcomes.
26 Aug 2026
Inside Family Law: Eve Smith, Umbrella Family Law
Join Georgia and Georgia as they speak to Eve Smith.
Eve is a Family Lawyer and the Managing Partner and Founder of Umbrella Family Law. Eve has more than 20 years of experience working exclusively within family law in both Australia and England, and practises across matters including property settlements, parenting disputes, financial agreements and international family law matters.
Eve is qualified in both Australia and the United Kingdom, obtaining her Bachelor of Laws from Northumbria University in 2002, and has since completed further legal education at Deakin University. Eve has also trained as a Collaborative Family lawyer, giving her a breadth of experience across both litigation and alternative dispute pathways. Eve was also a Finalist for the Lawyers’ Weekly Partner of the Year award in 2025.
18 Aug 2026
Inside Personal Injury Law: Amy Yang, Henry Carus + Associates
Join Georgia and Oscar as they speak to Amy Yang.
Amy Yang is a Personal Injury Lawyer at Henry Carus + Associates, specialising in Medical Negligence Law with a particular focus on obstetrics, women's health, and cosmetic/aesthetic procedure-related claims, as well as Public Liability, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), and Victorian WorkCover Authority claims.
Amy completed her Bachelor of Laws/Commerce from Deakin University in 2023, whilst working across many roles at Henry Carus + Associates. Amy has appeared before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Magistrates' Court, the County Court, and the Supreme Court of Victoria.
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