MIZAN E02 Prof. Dr. BEVERLY BAKER-KELLY

[In Episode 2 of the MIZAN Podcast, esteemed legal scholar Prof. Dr. Beverly Baker Kelly shares her inspiring journey from earning degrees at Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley to her global service at the UN Rwanda Tribunal and observing Nelson Mandela's historic elections. Reflecting on her 16-year legacy of advancing legal education in Oman, she delivers a powerful message to listeners: reject the concept of retirement, study for true knowledge rather than just passing exams, and above all, always control your own destiny.Produced by: Oman Observer PodcastIn Collaboration with: Law and LifeHosted & Prepared by:Maimuna Al-SulaimaniGuest: Prof. Dr. BEVERLY BAKER-KELLYCoordination:Omaima Al-SulaimaniPodcast Creative Producer: Ali Jawish#Mizan [00:01 Introduction.][00:43 An Extraordinary Academic Journey.][04:26 Commuting for Education and Family Support.][06:15 US vs. English Legal Education Systems.][11:24 The Intersection of Law and Sociology.][12:52 The UN Tribunal in Rwanda.][15:38 The Journey to Oman.][22:15 Studying for Knowledge, Not Exams.][23:14 Observing Nelson Mandela’s Historic Elections.][25:12 Comparative Commercial Law in the GCC.][29:51 Equity as a Global Growth Model.][32:30 Navigating Career and Family for Young Female Graduates.][36:21 The Power of Negotiation and Resilience.][39:12 Controlling Your Destiny and Rejecting Retirement.][41:30 Teasing the Upcoming Book and Conclusion.]

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This episode was published on Mar 30, 2026.

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