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PROBATE RESEARCHERS AND THEIR SPECIAL SET OF SKILLS

By Ryan Gregory, Finders International It can be a challenge navigating the complexities involved in passing on a person’s estate. Probate Researchers can help. They combine knowledge of probate (the process completed when a deceased person leaves assets to be distributed, such as bank accounts, real estate, and financial investments) and research, predominantly by the practise of genealogy but also with a heavy side of investigation, sleuthing and occasional potluck. ParalegalsProbate Researchers are all technically paralegals, due to the legal nature

October 10, 2024

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers – Ep 1 – Jane Oldfield

Welcome to the “Pupillage Pathways” – A Mini Podcast Series with Red Lion Chambers, brought to you by the Legally Speaking Podcast! Hosted by Rob Hanna, this episode features Jane Oldfield, a Criminal & Regulatory Barrister at Red Lion Chambers. The pair discussed the best interview preparation techniques for prospective pupils, how to handle rejections, and the three qualities that students need to succeed in chambers. Tune in to find out how you can make your application stand out.

October 9, 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

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Clio Con Clips 2024

Episodes Out Now Clio Con 2024, held in Austin, Texas, was a landmark event, drawing 5,000 attendees both in-person and virtually. Jack Newton, CEO of Clio, delivered an inspiring keynote centered on the theme of “Harnessing Your Momentum.” His speech reflected Clio’s journey of growth, the pivotal role of technology in transforming the legal industry, and a call to action for law firms to build momentum through continuous innovation. Here’s a deep dive into the key takeaways from Newton’s address,

October 2, 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

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Clio Series F Funding Update – Jack Newton, Founder and CEO of Clio

In this special episode, Rob Hanna was joined by Jack Newton, the Founder and CEO of Clio, at the Innovate Legal Summit 2024. They discussed Clio’s latest funding round and what Jack hopes the company will be able to do as a result. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Jack discussing: Expanding Clio’s AI capabilities The impact on small to mid-sized law firms The transformative potential of AI in the legal industry International expansion

September 25, 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

Season 8

The Moral Obligation to Develop Legal AI – Hemant Kashyap – S8 E27

Join Rob Hanna and Hemant Kashyap, the Chief Product Officer at Clio, as they dive into Clio’s new features, product strategy and AI tools. This episode is a crash-course in making a mission-motivated difference, particularly in the legal space. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Hemant discussing: The shockingly statistics about access to legal representation Hemant’s most valuable skill Major trends in legal tech How to align customer needs and product development The reality

September 9, 2024

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Top 5 Mistakes Lawyers Make When Networking

You need to invest time and effort into the right people. By Steve Fretzin Have you said to yourself, “Why am I not getting any business from this group I joined?” Or how about, “Why aren’t people referring work to me?” For many lawyers, networking is a mystery, wrapped inside a riddle, surrounded by a conundrum. Well, my friends, you’ve come to the right article today. My goal is to unravel this problem for you and provide actionable steps to

September 5, 2024