Welcome to Family Five, a weekly podcast series by Sydney-based law firm Ivy Law Group. Join Ivy Law Group’s resident principal lawyer (Shane Neagle) and non-lawyer (Jessica Hamilton) as they delve into the often unspoken and challenging areas of family law and the sticky situations people may find themselves in, all in the time it takes you to drink your coffee. This turbo-charged 5-minute podcast will cover some pretty tough areas of family law in an honest, light-hearted, and refreshing way with just a few bad lawyer jokes thrown in for good measure. So, grab your coffee and let’s get listening!
Jessica is an experienced marketer who is passionate about all things digital and is committed to connecting clients with the information they need to make informed legal decisions.
She currently heads up Ivy Law Group's marketing function.
In her spare time, she likes to keep active and enjoys running, bootcamp and playing netball. She loves a good book and spending time with her family and friends.
Shane Neagle is a respected Sydney family lawyer and the owner of Ivy Law Group.
He has over 30 years' experience practising across a range of areas including family law, wills and estates, commercial law, human rights issues and community advocacy.
His clients appreciate his dynamic approach, integrity, persistence – and his sense of humour. Shane also has a deep sense of fairness and empathy. He understands the emotional support that families in stress require and appreciates being able to put people at ease about their family law disputes or predicaments.
Outside of work, Shane enjoys travelling, being a single parent, writing poetry, and squeezing in some yoga when his schedule allows it.