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Inspiring Legal Minds. Transforming Legal Futures.
The Legally Speaking Podcast, sponsored by Clio, inspires, educates and entertains. Think of it as a law library—with better snacks and standout guests.
Hosted by Rob Hanna, legal careers expert, LinkedIn Top Voice and Founder, we interview lawyers, law firm leaders, legal tech pioneers, DEI champions, and even Netflix stars.
Guests explore legal innovation, career growth, AI, wellbeing and redefining success. New episodes every Monday for the main show, with minisodes as well for quick enjoyment.
Tune in now to supercharge your legal career.
”If you can see me, you can be me.” – Elaine Banton
What happens when a barrister who grew up on a Hackney council estate helps shape the future of equality, human rights, and AI? Elaine Banton from Doughty Street Chambers reveals why the law can no longer afford to be reactive and why fairness has to be built into systems from the start. Something that stood out most to me in this conversation was how strongly she framed the idea of “equality by design” — the belief that fairness should be built into systems, workplaces and even algorithms from the start, rather than added later after harm has already happened. We also explored how bias can be amplified by AI and why lawyers, institutions and businesses all need to understand the technology shaping decisions across health, education, employment, and justice.
So why should you be listening in?
You can hear Rob and Elaine discussing:
– Equality Being a Systems Problem, Not a People Problem
– The Biggest Fairness Failures Happening When Institutions Worship the “Ideal Worker”
– Visibility Not Being Symbolic – It Changes What People Believe is Possible
– Background Not Just as an Identity But a Strategic Intelligence
– How AI Bias is Not a Tech Issue – It Is an Accountability Issue
Connect with Elaine Banton here – https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elaine-banton
🎙 The Voice of The Show
Robert Hanna is the Founder and Managing Director of award-winning legal talent firm KC Partners and host of the Legally Speaking Podcast™, the UK’s number one law and legal careers podcast, proudly sponsored by Clio since 2021.
Since launching the show in 2018, under Rob’s leadership it has grown into a global legal media platform ranked among the top 1% of podcasts worldwide. Across 500+ episodes and minisodes, we have earned a five-star rating and reached listeners in more than 6,500 cities across 180+ countries.
Each week, Rob speaks with the people shaping law: legal leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, technology innovators and changemakers. Together, we explore legal careers, technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, wellbeing, inclusion and the future of the profession, turning important conversations into practical insights.
Beyond the microphone, Rob is a LinkedIn Top Voice, keynote speaker, MC, strategic advisor, investor and legal community builder. He also serves as a key media partner for LegalTechTalk and other leading legal industry initiatives.
For listeners, the podcast provides direct access to the ideas, experiences and people moving the profession forward.
For brands, it offers a trusted platform to connect with a growing global audience of legal professionals, law firm leaders, innovators and decision-makers through podcasts, live events, original series and long-term partnerships.
Inspired by Rob’s late grandfather’s legal legacy, everything he does supports one mission:
Inspiring Legal Minds. Transforming Legal Futures.
Join us and become part of a more informed, connected and kinder global legal community.
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Innovate Legal Summit 2026: Key Takeaways from a Day Shaping the Future of Law
The Innovate Legal Summit 2026, held at The Chancery Rosewood in London, brought together legal leaders, innovators, and operators to explore one central question: in an AI-powered world, what truly makes a law firm stand out? Hosted by Rob Hanna, the day blended high-energy commentary with practical insight, focusing not on AI hype—but on real-world application, leadership, and transformation.
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