About this episode
Sally Penni MBE talks with Sam Cottman about his journey into law and his extensive pro bono work.
Sally Penni MBE is talking law with Sam Cottman. Sam is a Partner and Head of Pro Bono at Travers Smith. He’s also the founder of the Domestic Abuse Response Alliance (DARA) and the Cottman Foundation. Sam shares his unconventional path into law, transitioning from studying languages to pursuing a legal career. He discusses his extensive pro bono work, particularly with survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking, and his role in establishing the Domestic Abuse Response Alliance (...
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Host: Sally Penni MBE
Guest: Sam Cottman
Topics covered
- pro bono work
- domestic abuse
- human trafficking
- legal career
Keywords
- Travers Smith
- Domestic Abuse Response Alliance
- Cottman Foundation
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