Season 6, Episode 1 | From Arbitration to Advocacy: Lessons from a Litigation Lawyer

About this episode

Thomas Coltrona discusses his journey from arbitration to advocacy, sharing insights on legal career development and the importance of mentorship.

In this episode, Thomas Coltrona (Bennett Law) discusses starting his legal career in a graduate role focused on major construction arbitration, and his move to Bennett Law. He shares insights from his work, which has involved experiences in commercial litigation, media and defamation law, and white-collar investigations, alongside his pro bono leadership and regular court appearances. He also reflects on law school and early career development - highlighting the value of competitions and volunteering, the importance of genuine networking and mentorship, and the benefits of learning from mistakes. Lastly, he emphasises how self-awareness and clear personal priorities help contribute to wellbeing and shape a sustainable, fulfilling legal career.

People in this episode

Guest: Thomas Coltrona

Topics covered

• arbitration
• litigation
• legal career
• mentorship
• wellbeing

Keywords

• arbitration
• litigation
• legal career
• mentorship
• wellbeing
• pro bono
• networking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bennett Law