Building a $7.5B Legal Finance Powerhouse with Burford Capital’s Chris Bogart & David Perla – S9E14
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Christopher Bogart and David Perla. Chris is the CEO, Director and Co-Founder of Burford Capital. Under his leadership, Burford Capital has become the leading global provider of legal finance with a group-wide portfolio of nearly 7.4 billion and a force in the global market. […]
Inside Clio: CFO Curt Sigfstead on Success, Series F Milestone and Staying Customer-Centric – S9E13
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to welcome back to the show Curt Sigfstead. Curt is the Chief Financial Officer at Clio. Curt has a wealth of experience in financial planning, accounting and investment banking. His expertise in financial leadership and understanding of SaaS and fintech is a valuable asset to Clio. So […]
Fee-Share, Freedom & Federer: How One Law Firm Quickly Reached the Top – Mel Kang – S9E12
Is it time to rethink the ways law firms operate? This week, I’m joined by Mel Kang, the Founder & CEO of Mezzle. This amazing company is one of the fastest growing fee-sharing law firms in the UK. Mel shares why the fee-share model is transforming legal careers, the rise of remote-first law firms and […]
The Battle for Your Brain: Protecting Cognitive Liberty in the Digital Age – Nita Farahany – S9E11
What if your thoughts were no longer private? This week, I’m joined by Nita Farahany, Duke Professor, TedX Speaker, Global Policy Advisor and Author of ‘The Battle for Your brain’. We dive into the urgent reality of neurotechnology where brain data can be tracked, emotions decoded and decision-making influenced by AI. Nita shares why mental […]
Reinventing Intellectual Property: The Blockchain Revolution with the Etched Founders – S9E10
What if you could immortalise your intellectual property forever? This week, I’m joined by Ben Scott, Joshua Scott and Victor Caddy, the three innovators behind Etched Tech, a platform redefining how we protect creativity and ownership. From blockchain-backed IP management to closing gaps in legal protection, these three bring expertise from sport, tech and law […]
The Human Edge in Legal Tech: Scaling Smarter with AI & Empathy – Dan Sharp & Neil Weitzman – S9E09
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Dan Sharp and Neil Weitzman. Dan is the President and CEO of Infoware, Word LX, where he understands for law firms, time and reputation is everything. As CEO, Dan helps law firms automate and simplify document creation to protect their brand. Neil is the […]
A Neurodivergent Lawyer’s Inspiring Goal to Improve Workplace Culture – Gemma Ellison – S9E08
What if the way we lead today isn’t fit for the future? This week, I’m joined by Gemma Ellison, Founder of Heart Leadership, a consultancy dedicated to transforming workplace culture and leadership. Gemma shares her journey from solicitor to culture advocate, why purpose-driven environments are essential and how leaders can design spaces where people truly […]
AI Revolution: Transforming Legal Services from the Inside Out with Professor Katie Atkinson – S9E07
Can artificial intelligence revolutionise justice while ensuring ethical integrity? This week, I’m joined Professor Katie Atkinson, a trailblazer in AI and law with over 20 years of research and a member of the European Commission’s AI advisory board. Katie dives into AI in law, its potential for sustainability and how mentorship in legal tech is […]
Policing the Web from Catfishing & Harassment with UK Leading Internet Lawyer Yair Cohen – S9E06
What if the law could hold social media giants accountable? This week, I’m joined by Yair Cohen, the social media lawyer and founder of Cohen Davis Solicitors, who spent 25 years fighting online abuse and harassment. From making history with a Facebook disclosure order to representing the victim in the infamous Sweet Bobby catfishing case, […]
Breaking Into Big Law: Steph Lartey on Thriving in a US Firm & Inspiring Legal Careers – S9E05
How do you break into Big Law while building a brand that empowers others? This week, I’m joined by Steph Lartey, Associate at White & Case, Founder of Success with Steph and Co-Founder of Doceo. Steph shares her journey from law student to global markets lawyer, the barries young professionals face and how to build […]