Season 5 – Legally Speaking Podcast

Season 5

Building A Unique Consultancy-Model Law Firm – Natalie Foster – S5E39

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Inspire Legal Group’s CEO, Natalie Foster. First and foremost, Natalie was the Founder and Managing Director of Foster Clay Law until the pandemic hit and the wave changed her direction into something bigger, better and larger than ever before! Natalie redesigned her consultancy-model law firm with the aim of modernising and digitalising legal services. Supporting experienced and entry-level lawyers was important to her and felt that forging a path in an ever-changing and

July 25, 2022

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When Tax and The Law Collide – Andrew Waddell – S5E38

Tax Lawyers for Law Firms? That’s right… this week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is chatting to Winslows Tax Law‘s Managing Director, Andrew Waddell. Andrew founded Winslow’s with one focus in mind. Winslows differs from other tax advisory firms because it focuses solely on providing tax support to fellow lawyers. Their tax lawyers have years of experience working in top city law firms and their mission is to combine this high level of technical expertise with their ethos of business commerciality!

July 18, 2022

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Blockchain and the Law – Anne Rose – S5E37

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is chatting to blockchain enthusiast, Anne Rose about her role within Mishcon de Reya, thinkBLOCKtank and her experience in advising on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, data and privacy issues and a wide range of IT and commercial contracts! Anne Rose is a Managing Associate at Mishcon de Reya and her mission is to help normal lawyers understand the nuances of tech. She is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals

July 11, 2022

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Why Client Onboarding Software is Vital in Modern Day Law Firms – Michael Chasin – S5E36

Modern-day law firms, client onboarding, case management software… why is it vital? This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Michael Chasin, our sponsor, Clio‘s Strategic Advisor! Alongside working with Clio, Michael is the Co-Founder and VP of TRIO Partnerships at Nucleus. He was previously the General Manager of Clio Grow, Clio’s industry-leading client intake and legal CRM platform before becoming their Strategic Advisor more recently. Prior to joining Clio, Michael held the role of CEO at Lexicata, which he co-founded in 2014. As CEO,

July 4, 2022

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Immigration Law: A Hot Topic – Skylar McKeith – S5E35

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is excited to welcomes Immigration Law Solicitor, Skylar McKeith (and yes, she is the daughter of I’m A Celeb contestant, Gillian McKeith)! Skylar McKeith graduated from BPP Law School in 2015 and completed her Legal Practice Course, with a distinction, at the University of Westminster. Skylar has experience as a Congressional Intern, at the US House of Representatives. She is a board member and spokesperson, liaising with government officials, including US Representatives and Senators. Skylar trained as

June 27, 2022

Season 5

The Neurodiverse Lawyer – Amelia Platton – S5E34

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Amelia Platton, future Trainee Solicitor, neurodiversity advocate and Winner of Legal Cheek’s Best Use of Social Media Award 2022! Amelia is a first-class law graduate from the University of Leeds and a Future Trainee Solicitor at Clifford Chance. Alongside this, Amelia is the Founder of The Neurodiverse Lawyer Project: a podcast, Instagram page and website created specifically to raise awareness of neurodiversity in the legal profession and industry. Amelia has worked hard on her

June 20, 2022

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How 20 Women Lawyers Got #Networked – Lisa Lang – S5E33

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Lisa Lang. Lisa is an Award-winning University General Counsel, currently based at Kentucky State University in the USA. In the past, Lisa worked as a legal specialist in the United States Army and as a legal non-commissioned officer, as well as a Senior Litigation Paralegal and Associate at Woodward, Hobson & Fulton LLP. Lisa also spent 9 years serving as Assistant Attorney General, Assistant General Counsel and General Counsel for the Commonwealth of

June 13, 2022

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A Crafty Counsel Community for In-House Legal Professionals – Ben White – S5E32

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes the super talented Ben White to the show! Ben is the Founder of Crafty Counsel, a media platform for in-house counsels and other legal professionals to connect with each other. Ben trained at Clifford Chance, before advancing to Senior Associate within the Corporate Finance Team. He then moved to Global Fashion Group, and was the Group Corporate Counsel at the London headquarters. He promises to bring ”joy, insight, and connection to in-house legal professionals”

June 6, 2022

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High Profile Cases, Mental Health & Law – Lorna Hackett & Michael Mansfield KC – S5E31

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes the fabulous Lorna Hackett and Michael Mansfield QC to the show! We’re super excited about this one! Lorna is a barrister with extensive litigation experience in judicial review and human rights. She was called to the Bar in 2003, with expertise in advising cases of a sensitive nature. Lorna is the head of legal practice at Hackett & Dabbs LLP. Lorna is a campaigner for prisoners serving imprisonment for public protection and suffering from mental

May 30, 2022

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Government Contracts in Plain English – Christoph Mlinarchik – S5E30

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Christoph Mlinarchik to the show! Christoph is a former US federal contracting officer, former director of GovCon for a US defence contractor and is a qualified expert witness. Christoph is also an attorney, consultant and instructor. He has a wealth of experience negotiating, reviewing and managing billions of dollars of government contracts over the course of his career. In addition to this, Christoph is a bestselling author of the ‘Government Contracts in Plain English’ series, focusing on

May 23, 2022