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Season 6

Empowerment Of Women in the Legal Profession – Dana Denis-Smith – S6E23

Were you curious about who the first woman solicitor was and there is no archive about helping to place ourselves in history? This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Dana Denis-Smith. In order to address the issue within the legal profession, Dana Denis-Smith, an entrepreneur, journalist, lawyer, and women’s advocate resolved to take action. She created Obelisk Support in 2010, which provides a legal service about flexible work environments for female employees. She then founded the First 100 Years program in

February 13, 2023

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Legal Marketing Solutions for Lawyers, By Lawyers – Jordan Ostroff – S6E22

We know that not every legal professional or firm is built the same. Some of them were able to tailor their solutions to stand out in a competitive marketplace but others are still struggling to implement strategies. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Jordan Ostroff, who is a creative businessman who serves as a President of LegalEase Marketing, a Managing Partner of Jordan Law FI, and a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida. Even though

February 6, 2023

Season 6

Accelerating Law into the World of Web3 – Charles Lew – S6E21

Although there is no one-size-fits-all route to entrepreneurial success, embracing your purpose and mission will give you the drive and bravery to really make the necessary leap. This week, we’re super excited to be chatting with Charles Lew, a renowned Los Angeles attorney. Charles Lew is a multifaceted humanitarian and business leader. He is a board member of the nonprofit Mental Health America Los Angeles in addition to running The Lew Firm and sits on the Board of Directors at Loyola Law School

January 30, 2023

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Change and Innovation in the Legal Industry – Awin Tavakoli – S6E20

Change and innovation in the legal industry are helping to improve the quality and accessibility of legal services, creating new opportunities for legal professionals and making it easier for individuals and businesses to navigate the legal system. This week, we’re chatting with Awin Tavakoli, Founder and CEO of Tavakoli Advisory, an advisory firm in Zürich, Switzerland. She is an international speaker and has shared the stage with many famous faces, including Randi Zuckerberg, Dr. Phil, Moira Forbes, and many more. She is

January 23, 2023

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Legally Blissed: Common Issues in the Legal Field – Suzi Hixon – S6E19

The legal field is a complex and constantly evolving arena and as such, it is prone to a variety of issues. Addressing these problems will require a concerted effort from legal professionals, policymakers and society as a whole to ensure that the system is fair, just and accessible. Just as how Suzi Hixon founded the impressive Legally Blissed, which creates content and resources for women in the legal profession. She is devoted to helping women become their own advocates and works as a

January 16, 2023

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Navigating the Apprenticeship Process – Holly Moore – S6E18

Can you really qualify as a lawyer without having to go down the traditional route? ⁠ Alternative pathways to qualifying as a lawyer are gaining popularity as more people look for ways to enter the legal profession without the traditional route of law school…⁠ ⁠ There are lots of alternative roles such as becoming a paralegal or legal secretary within a law firm but with the likes of CILEx and CLC qualifications turning heads as a great alternative to the LPC… is there really another

January 9, 2023

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The Global Litigation Powerhouse – John B. Quinn – S6E17

Imagine founding a firm that’s branded a ‘global litigation powerhouse’ by none other than The Wall Street Journal, as well as being the 2nd most profitable law firm in the world… This week, we’re kicking off 2023 with a real BANG, having had the opportunity to chat with ”legendary first-chair litigator” John B. Quinn! John is extremely well-known in his field and has been named a ‘legal titan’ and ‘known litigation genius’ in the industry. John founded Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP,

January 3, 2023

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An Online Directory Of Lawyers: Is This The Future? – Adam Reiman – S6E16

Everything is online nowadays. You can’t avoid it. Technology is paving the way for the future of all businesses and the law sector is no different. That being said, would you use a ‘Lawyer Directory’ to find the best lawyer for you? This week, we’re chatting to Lawyer.com‘s Director of Coaching and Live Events, Adam Reiman. Lawyer.com is the number #1 US lawyer matching service and online directory, connecting consumers with qualified lawyers. With their offices in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

December 19, 2022

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Judicial Accountability: What Does it Mean? – Aliza Shatzman – S6E15

Improving the courts, one clerkship at a time… Do you feel empowered in your role within the law industry to speak up and report when something is wrong? Particularly if you are working as a law clerk, do you feel it easy to be able to complain and report a Judge and their wrongdoings? This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is chatting to Aliza Shatzman, President and Co-Founder of the Legal Accountability Project! Aliza is a passionate advocate for

December 12, 2022

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I Am Somebody’s Child Soldier: Charities and the Law – Shirah Mansaray – S6E14

It is quite an achievement to say that you’ve founded an international charity that has worked with local communities in northern Uganda to enhance the lives of over 1000 war-affected individuals and formerly abducted children. It’s even more impressive to be able to say that you’ve been a part of raising over £400,000 to support this too! Well, this week’s guest has done *just* that! We’ve been chatting with multilingual lawyer, Shiah Mansaray. Shirah is the CEO of ‘I am Somebody’s

December 5, 2022