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What is an in-house Lawyer and Why to Become One? – Tom Haines – S5E4

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Tom Haines. Tom is an in-house employment and labour lawyer, currently working as General Counsel at Jaguar Land Rover. He helps support the effective management of the workforce across multiple jurisdictions. Alongside Tom’s impressive practice, he is also the Host of the popular legal podcast, ‘You’ve Been Served’, which offers practical advice to law students, law graduates and junior lawyers to help them build a successful legal career.

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How to be an Award-Winning Leader in the Legal Industry – Chidi Onyeche – S5E3

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Chidi Onyeche. Chidi is currently an associate at Latham & Watkins working in the Project Development and Finance Practice. She is also a member of the firm’s Africa Practice. Chidi is also a non-executive director of the Making of Black Britain Project, a governor at Connaught School for girls and was previously a trustee of the Young Advisor Charity. Chidi is also the co-founder of an online platform

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How to Quit Big Law and Become a Business Owner – Laura Brunnen – S5E2

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Laura Brunnen. Laura is the founder and director of ‘The Legal Strategist Limited’ a B2B legal consulting and education business in which she brings expert ‘big business’ legal advice to new and growing businesses. In 2017, Laura became the first woman to lead the winning private equity team of the year at the British Legal Awards and in the same year founded ‘The 1973 Club’, a social network for

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Who is the President of the Law Society of England & Wales and How does it Help the Legal Profession? – I. Stephanie Boyce – S5E1

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, powered by Clio, our host Robert Hanna welcomes I. Stephanie Boyce. Stephanie is the 177th, the sixth female, the first black office holder, the first person of colour and the second in-house solicitor in almost fifty years to become president of the Law Society of England and Wales. Stephanie also holds a master of laws in public law and global governance from Kings College, University London. In addition to this, Stephanie has also

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How to Boost Your Commercial Awareness and Ace Your Law Firm Applications – Jake Schogger – S4E24

In our grand finale of Season 4 of the podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Jake Schogger onto the show. Jake is the Founder of the Commercial Law Academy, which is a comprehensive e-learning platform for lawyers. He’s also the Founder and CEO of the City Career Series, a publishing firm for titles aimed at ambitious young people seeking a variety of careers in the City. Before these ventures, Jake was a lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, a magic circle

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How to Upgrade Your Firm’s Digital Marketing Strategy – Dennis Yu – S4E23

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Dennis Yu onto the show. In an episode ideal for legal professionals with marketing responsibilities, Dennis explains how law firms can upgrade the productivity of their online advertising and content strategy. It’s an important topic, with spend often misused on ineffective ads and poorly performing content. Dennis is the CEO of BlitzMetrics, a digital marketing training firm which partners with schools to train young adults in the art

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How to Break into Entertainment Law – Mitra Ahouraian – S4E22

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Mitra Ahouraian. In 2011 Mitra founded her own law firm, Mitra Ahouraian Law. Based in Los Angeles, it’s a full-service corporate and entertainment law firm. Prior to this she worked as a legal counsel at MTV and Phoenix Books, as well as working at Munger Tolles & Olson. She’s had a highly impressive career, being awarded the ‘Super Lawyers Distinction’ four years in a row! Alongside her

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The Power of Podcasting to Boost Your Legal Business – Tony D’Urso – S4E21

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Tony D’Urso onto the show, in an episode perfect for legal entrepreneurs looking to boost their marketing game! Tony is a top entrepreneur, author, celebrity podcaster and marketing expert. In his career working in real estate, insurance and technology he’s helped raise millions of dollars in funding and scaled start-ups across the US. His business podcast, ‘The Tony D’Urso Show’, has achieved 10 million downloads, and is the

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Personal Injury Lawyer by Day, Memelord by Night – Siavash Khazamipour – S4E20

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Siavash Khazamipour. Siavash is a personal injury lawyer at McComb Witten Personal Injury Lawyers and is based in Vancouver, Canada. He’s worked at the firm for six years, navigating a variety of cases in the unique legal jurisdiction of British Columbia. At the University of Toronto, he was the youngest ever Chair of the Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights society, representing refugees on a pro bono

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How to Stand Out & Succeed During Your Training Contract – Sophie Shaw – S4E19

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Sophie Shaw onto the show. In an episode which is perfect for aspiring solicitors, law students and current trainees, Sophie shares her first-hand insights and advice on succeeding during your training contract. Sophie currently works as a Restructuring and Insolvency Associate for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (a highly reputable Silver Circle US law firm). Prior to this, she worked in product marketing for Linklaters, which was a

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