Adair Donaldson's guest appearances

Adair Donaldson

The Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast

On Side

Dan Rogers

Dominique Lamb

Michelle May

John Cahill

Paul Horvath

Andrew Evans

Amanda Stoker

Stevie Dillon

Grace Kelly

Kate Clark

Ken Taylor

Emma Heuston

Dugald Hamilton

Demetrio Zema

Matthew Jones

OwlTail

Richard Young

In the latest episode of our podcast On Side, esteemed lawyers Richard Young and Adair Donaldson provide incredible insights into their roles, including on anti-doping and abuse cases. Young, a leader in anti-doping litigation, has worked on the cases against Tour de France winners Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis, Marion Jones, and the BALCO doping scandal. He also worked on the Essendon supplements case. He says he lost sleep over “all of them” and admits there has been push back as a result of his work. “I'm not real welcome in China because of Sun Yang,” Young admits. “I'm not going back to Russia because of my role in the Russian investigation. After the Essendon case I sure got a lot of letters from Melbourne … I’ve been back to Melbourne, but I don't think I'd run for political office there.” Adair Donaldson, who specialises in assisting survivors of trauma, says the independence offered by National Integrity Framework gives sports a lot of comfort. “That's really very important,” he says. He admits, however, that the Framework will not always satisfy everybody. “And that's going to be the case no matter what … [it’s] a lot better than what we've had in the past, so that to me, is a really good step in the right direction.” Donaldson, who works closely with sporting bodies addressing cultural issues with respect to harassment, abuse, violence, and alcohol-related issues, suspects the reason why athletes are coming forward now is that “they feel confident that they will be listened to. Isn't that good? Because in the past these people have just suffered in silence.” Young admits prosecuting abuse, particularly emotional abuse, is difficult. “That will be one of the issues for Sport Integrity Australia. Is it emotional abuse? Is it motivational coaching? Is it what good coaches do? Or is it emotional abuse? And you know they’re egregious examples like coaches beating their athletes, physical abuse, but the emotional abuse gets tough, but you gotta deal with the cases and bring them if you want kids to be safe in sport or you want any athlete to be safe in sport.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of our podcast On Side, esteemed lawyers Richard Young and Adair Donaldson provide incredible insights into their roles, including on anti-doping and abuse cases. Young, a leader in anti-doping litigation, has worked on the cases against Tour de France winners Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis, Marion Jones, and the BALCO doping scandal. He also worked on the Essendon supplements case. He says he lost sleep over “all of them” and admits there has been push back as a result of his work. “I'm not real welcome in China because of Sun Yang,” Young admits. “I'm not going back to Russia because of my role in the Russian investigation. After the Essendon case I sure got a lot of letters from Melbourne … I’ve been back to Melbourne, but I don't think I'd run for political office there.” Adair Donaldson, who specialises in assisting survivors of trauma, says the independence offered by National Integrity Framework gives sports a lot of comfort. “That's really very important,” he says. He admits, however, that the Framework will not always satisfy everybody. “And that's going to be the case no matter what … [it’s] a lot better than what we've had in the past, so that to me, is a really good step in the right direction.” Donaldson, who works closely with sporting bodies addressing cultural issues with respect to harassment, abuse, violence, and alcohol-related issues, suspects the reason why athletes are coming forward now is that “they feel confident that they will be listened to. Isn't that good? Because in the past these people have just suffered in silence.” Young admits prosecuting abuse, particularly emotional abuse, is difficult. “That will be one of the issues for Sport Integrity Australia. Is it emotional abuse? Is it motivational coaching? Is it what good coaches do? Or is it emotional abuse? And you know they’re egregious examples like coaches beating their athletes, physical abuse, but the emotional abuse gets tough, but you gotta deal with the cases and bring them if you want kids to be safe in sport or you want any athlete to be safe in sport.”See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Sport on notice ft. legal experts Richard Young and Adair Donaldson

In this week’s episode of the ‘Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast’ I had the pleasure of interviewing Adair Donaldson. This episode has been a long time in the making! I have known Adair for a few years, and he is someone that I have a lot of respect for both professionally and personally. Adair is someone who takes responsibility and ethical duty very seriously and is incredibly passionate and dedicated to his work. Adair has dedicated his career to helping people, and in helping make a lasting difference – to individuals and to the legal system – through his role as a lawyer and as an educator. Adair’s practice, Donaldson Law, specialises in advocating for victims of sexual abuse. What makes Donaldson Law so special is its focus is not just the traditional route of legal assistance. Adair has created Donaldson Law as a practice that takes a far more holistic, understanding and healing approach to their clients. He focuses on the human factor; the trust in listening to and sharing stories, and being able to assure clients that their stories are heard, believed, and going to be shared to make a difference. Adair’s passion, dedication and determination in law is a great example of what law can offer – to both practitioners and clients – in creating and sustaining a better world. In this interview, Adair and I also chatted about-  Adair’s calling to become a lawyer (and his inspiration, Atticus Finch!) Mentors and the importance of educating the younger generation. The 4 A’s of Abuse for survivors – Acknowledgement, Apology, Assurance and Assistance. Adair’s background and lasting roots in regional Queensland. His work with Shine Lawyers, and his decision to create a different way of doing the law. The beginnings of Donaldson Law in 2016, and the value of working with his wife. The decision to start the national office in Sydney before opening in Toowoomba. Grinders, minders, finders and cupcakes! Increasing exposure for Violence Against Women, and what steps need to take place for long-term change. Defining sexual harassment and giving others the strength to speak out. Making a difference in sports for the next generation and Sport Integrity Australia. Adair’s Happiness Tip.  Sit back and enjoy this interview with Adair Donaldson. *** Learn more here about upcoming events and courses and connect with Clarissa Rayward at the ‘Happy Lawyer Happy Life’ knowledge centre-  A community for lawyers who want to make the best out of their life in and outside of the law.     Listen to last week’s episode here The post Episode 218 – Empathy, Duty and Making a Difference with Adair Donaldson appeared first on The Happy Family Lawyer.

In this week’s episode of the ‘Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast’ I had the pleasure of interviewing Adair Donaldson. This episode has been a long time in the making! I have known Adair for a few years, and he is someone that I have a lot of respect for both professionally and personally. Adair is someone who takes responsibility and ethical duty very seriously and is incredibly passionate and dedicated to his work. Adair has dedicated his career to helping people, and in helping make a lasting difference – to individuals and to the legal system – through his role as a lawyer and as an educator. Adair’s practice, Donaldson Law, specialises in advocating for victims of sexual abuse. What makes Donaldson Law so special is its focus is not just the traditional route of legal assistance. Adair has created Donaldson Law as a practice that takes a far more holistic, understanding and healing approach to their clients. He focuses on the human factor; the trust in listening to and sharing stories, and being able to assure clients that their stories are heard, believed, and going to be shared to make a difference. Adair’s passion, dedication and determination in law is a great example of what law can offer – to both practitioners and clients – in creating and sustaining a better world. In this interview, Adair and I also chatted about- <ul> <li>Adair’s calling to become a lawyer (and his inspiration, Atticus Finch!)</li> <li>Mentors and the importance of educating the younger generation.</li> <li>The 4 A’s of Abuse for survivors – Acknowledgement, Apology, Assurance and Assistance.</li> <li>Adair’s background and lasting roots in regional Queensland.</li> <li>His work with Shine Lawyers, and his decision to create a different way of doing the law.</li> <li>The beginnings of Donaldson Law in 2016, and the value of working with his wife.</li> <li>The decision to start the national office in Sydney before opening in Toowoomba.</li> <li>Grinders, minders, finders and cupcakes!</li> <li>Increasing exposure for Violence Against Women, and what steps need to take place for long-term change.</li> <li>Defining sexual harassment and giving others the strength to speak out.</li> <li>Making a difference in sports for the next generation and Sport Integrity Australia.</li> <li>Adair’s Happiness Tip.</li> </ul> Sit back and enjoy this interview with Adair Donaldson. *** <h4>Learn more here about upcoming events and courses and connect with Clarissa Rayward at the ‘Happy Lawyer Happy Life’ knowledge centre-  A community for lawyers who want to make the best out of their life in and outside of the law.   </h4> <h4><a href="http://www.happylawyerhappylife.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></h4> Listen to last week’s episode <a href="https://www.thehappyfamilylawyer.com/podcast/episode-213-michele-davis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> The post <a href="https://www.thehappyfamilylawyer.com/podcast/episode-218-adair-donaldson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 218 – Empathy, Duty and Making a Difference with Adair Donaldson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thehappyfamilylawyer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happy Family Lawyer</a>.

Episode 218 – Empathy, Duty and Making a Difference with Adair Donaldson