How to Deal with a Cannabis Stop and Search in the US – Pot Brothers at Law – S4E6

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Marc Wasserman. Marc is an attorney, filmmaker, actor and campaigner against cannabis prohibition in the United States.  Based in California, Marc has been an attorney for 24 years, running a practice specialising in criminal defence, family law and more. Marc is well-known […]

Corporate Lawyer, Author and Legal Entrepreneur – Suzanne Dibble – S4E5

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is joined by Suzanne Dibble.  Suzanne is currently a legal entrepreneur and renowned author. She’s had a distinguished career working both in-house and in private practice, at a number of well-known multinational firms.   She started her high-flying career at DLA Piper, where she had […]

Can a Barrister Become a Partner in a Law Firm? – Sahar Farooqi – S4E4

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, Robert Hanna welcomed Sahar Farooqi onto the show to find out more! Sahar is currently a Barrister and a Partner at DAC Beachcroft where he has co-founded 8 DAC Beachcroft Buildings, or 8DB, bringing the Bar into a law firm. By bringing the expertise of barristers into […]

Understanding Mental Health Law in 2021 – Steve Lawlor – S4E2

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Steve Lawlor. Steve runs Lawlor’s Law Limited, a legal consultancy firm specialising in mental health law. As well as advising law firms, the consultancy trains medical professionals to help them better understand the issues, especially in relation to the Mental Health […]

Trial Lawyer and Digital Marketing Expert – Mitch Jackson – S4E1

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, and our Season 4 opener, host Robert Hanna is joined by Mitch Jackson. Mitch is a top lawyer, entrepreneur and author based in California.  By day, he’s an award winning trial lawyer and equity partner at Jackson & Wilson, which specialises in personal injury disputes and business litigation. Partly […]

Bonus Episode: Working Mothers in the Law

In this week’s bonus episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, we celebrate International Women’s Day by sharing some of the highlights of our interviews with high-performing working mothers and female entrepreneurs in the sector. Our first feature is Mandeep Kaur Virdee, Managing Partner of Kaur Maxwell. She managed to set up her successful firm whilst […]

Sports Law Special: A Rugby Union – S3E30

For the Season 3 Finale of the Legally Speaking Podcast,  our host Robert Hanna  spoke to Ben Cisneros and Daniel Leo. Daniel is a former professional rugby player. In the past, he’s played for London Wasps and his home country, the Pacific island nation of Manu Samoa. He’s currently the CEO of Pacific Rugby Players […]

Document Automation in 2021 – Avvoka – S3E29

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna was joined by Giles Thompson, Head of Growth at Avvoka. Prior to this, he enjoyed successful stints working at BP, Herbert Smith Freehills and Kirkland & Ellis. In this highly topical episode, Giles shares his story and insights on the fast-moving world of legal […]

Appellate Attorney & Author – M.C. Sungaila – S3E28

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomed M.C. Sungaila onto the show. M.C. Sungaila is an Appellate Chair at Buchalter, and based in California. She’s also an award-winning author, having published two non-law books in her spare time. For her legal work, she’s won numerous awards, including the Ellis Island […]