Season 8 – Legally Speaking Podcast

Season 8

You’re a Person First, Lawyer Second: Lessons From a Legal Life Coach – Emma Roche – S8 E37

Have you ever considered working with a life coach? Then you won’t want to miss this episode with Emma Roche, an Off-Counsel Lawyer in Commercial Real Estate at BDB Pitmans and a qualified Life Coach. She shared her insights on the state of lawyers’ mental health and what we can do to improve it. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Emma discussing: Off-council roles Some of Emma’s most memorable cases The value of living

November 18, 2024

Season 8

Providing Legal Defence: How AI is Improving Accessibility in Law – Sarah Tuthill-Kveton – S8 E36

Meet Sarah Tuthill-Kveton, a Partner at Chock Barhoum LLP and the Chief Legal Officer of CaseMark. She joined your host, Rob Hanna, in this episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast to share her insights as a defence attorney on how AI is making legal support more accessible by reducing lawyers’ workloads. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Sarah discussing: Insurance defence Her transition from public to civil defence CaseMark’s founding story AI’s impact on

November 11, 2024

Season 8

Life as a Managing Partner: Leading Your Firm to Future Success – Michael A. Gerstenzang – S8 E35

Have you ever wondered what the role of a Managing Partner is like? Then tune into this episode with Michael A. Gerstenzang, the Managing Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. Hosted by Rob Hanna, this conversation covers everything from Michael’s early career to the role of listening in a Managing Partner’s day-to-day activities. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Michael discussing: The impact of clerkships on your career Life as a Managing

November 4, 2024

Season 8

Creating Accessible Coaching: Leadership Insights From a Former Marine – Ben Williams – S8 E34

If you’re interested in taking your career (and life) to the next level, then tune in for the inspiring story of Ben Williams, the Founder & CEO of Loopin. A former Royal Marine, now turned author and entrepreneur, Ben’s life is full of valuable lessons and fascinating insights. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Ben discussing: The impact of lived values in a company The impact of a military mindset Writing Commando Mindset Ben’s

October 28, 2024

Season 8

Legal Innovation vs Legal Operations: Creating a New Way to Practice Law – Maurus Schreyvogel – S8 E33

If you’ve ever thought that there should be a better way for lawyers to work, this episode is for you. Your host, Rob Hanna, was joined by Maurus Schreyvogel, the Legal Function Consulting Leader in Europe West at EY, to talk about his role in legal innovation and operations, where he pushes the boundaries of what can be done in the sector. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Maurus discussing: Switzerland’s place in the

October 21, 2024

Season 8

How AI Can Help You Win Clients: Inside Caseguru’s Legal Tech Solutions – Ivan Tryskyba – S8 E32

If you’re a solo/freelance lawyer or from a small firm, chances are, you’ve worried about how to win more clients at some point or another. Meet Ivan Tryskyba, the Founder of Caseguru, and the person using AI to solve that problem. Ho joined your host, Rob Hanna, in this episode to share the impact that his innovative AI-driven marketplace is set to have on the legal sector. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Ivan

October 14, 2024

Season 8

Exploring Social Mobility, Diversity and Inclusion in Law – Salma Maqsood – S8 E31

Learn more about the importance of accessible education and diverse representation in the legal sector. Salma Maqsood joined me in this exciting episode to discuss her experiences of entering law. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Salma discussing: Social mobility Financial inacessibility The importance of diverse boards Accessible entry-level roles Effective EDI initiatives Transcript Robert Hanna 00:01 Welcome to the legally speaking podcast. I’m your host Rob Hanna. This week I’m delighted to

October 7, 2024

Season 8

Diversity & Regulatory Law: How Unique Perspectives Shape the Future – Nikki Ogun – S8 E30

What’s the relationship between diversity and AI? Join us in this episode as your host, Rob Hanna, and guest Nikki Ogun, discuss the importance of D&I in regulatory law, data protection and AI. Nikki is a Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells, where she leads a number of diversity initiatives, including the Black Women in Law Network. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Nikki discussing: Nikki’s background and career journey Challenging regulatory issues Insights from

September 30, 2024

Season 8

ClientEarth: Creating Climate-Led Legislation for Everyone – James Thornton – S8 E29

How can the law save the environment? Tune into this episode, featuring James Thornton, the President & Founder of ClientEarth, to find out more about the way that government legislation is protecting and supporting our planet for future generations. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and James discussing: What ClientEarth is and how it operates How law is helping to shape a more sustainable future James’s book, ‘Nature, My Teacher’ The significance of the Clean

September 23, 2024

Season 8

Protecting Protest Law: Defending Human Rights in the UK – Katy Watts – S8 E28

Meet Katy Watts, a Solicitor at Liberty (National Council for Civil Liberties), where she works on protests, technology, surveillance and data rights law. In this episode, Katy explained her landmark legal case against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, as well as her work to protect human rights law in the UK.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Katy discussing: Katy’s motivation for getting into human rights law Liberty’s legal work Katy’s

September 16, 2024