An Introduction Into International Family Law | S2E7

Megha and Melina are joined by Derek Parsons who is an Advanced Family Law Practitioner in International Family Law (IFL) with speciality in International Child Abduction, Child Law and Relocation. Derek talks about his legal journey and how his business module led him into a career in Family Law. He talks about how committed one has to be to succeed in this field as sometimes he finds himself on the clock 24/7, but he still emphasises the need to unwind and relax. Derek talks about what traits an inspiring international family lawyer needs to have and tells us how beneficial it is to be fluent in other languages. Derek also discusses how academically challenging IFL is as they talk about the significance of the Hague Conventions and other legal jurisdictions. Derek also discusses how he manages to keep a strong relationship with clients from all over the world and how he overcomes cultural differences. Derek also shares some advice for aspiring lawyers who want to venture into the realm of IFL.