Fixed Fee Future: AI’s Role in Legal Efficiency and Pricing Innovation – Scott Leigh – S8E14
Reinvent your legal services’ pricing with Scott Leigh, the Co-Founder and CEO of AltFee. He joined us on this episode to discuss the benefits of non-hourly pricing and alternative fee arrangements, and how they benefit both law firms and their clients. We also talked about the entrepreneurial journey that Scott and his family have been […]
Legal Risk and Compliance: Honing Your Legal Career – Kate Burt – S8E13
Legal risk and compliance is one of the fastest growing sectors in the industry. To help us understand the growing complexities of the space, we were joined by Kate Burt, the Founder and CEO of Hive Risk, a boutique risk management consultancy firm. We also touched on topics from active creativity to collaboration, as well […]
Neurodiversity and Fatherhood: Life as a Young Partner – Phill Bratt – S8E12
Legal careers can be challenging, especially when you’re first starting out. In this episode we spoke to Phill Bratt, a Partner at Keoghs and Host of the London Insurance Lawyer Podcast, about how young people can make the biggest impact in their careers. He also shared his experience of being neurodivergent and a new dad, […]
How to Write Well: Inside ‘Elegant Legal Writing’ – Ryan McCarl – S8E11
Legal professionals typically have to deal with huge volumes of writing. We spoke with Ryan McCarl, a Partner at Rushing McCarl LLP and Author of ‘Elegant Legal Writing’, about how lawyers can create the best possible briefs, without relying on generative AI models. We also touched on some basic principles for next-generation legal education, including […]
Innovations & Legal Careers – Mitch Kowalski – S8E10
In this episode, your host, Rob Hanna, was joined by Mitch Kowalski, the Senior Commercial Legal Counsel at Greater Toronto Airports Authority and author of ‘Avoiding Extinction: Reimagining Legal Services for the 21st Century’ and ‘The Great Legal Reformation: Notes from the Field’. They explore the changing career trajectories within the legal services industry, touching […]
Operation Tech: Improve Your Business With Legal Technology – Eamon Chawke – S8E9
Explore the impact of legal tech in boutique practices with this week’s guest, Éamon Chawke. Éamon is a Partner at Briffa Solicitors, a firm that specialises in intellectual property and IT law. In this episode, your host, Rob Hanna, led a fascinating conversation that covered everything from the impact of IP law on small businesses […]
Creating Equitable Access to Representation – Joshua Brumley – S8E8
Get an inside look at the world of personal injury law with Joshua Brumley, the CEO of Brumley Law Firm. In this episode, we explore the realm of equitable justice, including Josh’s work to ensure that non-English-speaking people in the USA can access reliable legal representation and safeguard themselves and their families. We also touched […]
Robert Hanna features in The Silicon Leaders ‘Influential Leaders in Legal Services to Watch, 2024’
Prioritising Kindness, Inclusivity and Innovation: The Leadership Philosophy of Robert Hanna The article delves into Robert’s journey in recruitment, heavily influenced by his late grandfather’s principles and values from the legal profession. This familial legacy inspired Hanna to establish KC Partners, a platform aiming to merge tradition with innovation, providing a nurturing environment for legal […]
Putting London at the Heart of Dispute Resolution – LIDW 2024 – Michael Laming & Laura Coad – S8E7
Get an inside look at the London International Disputes Week (LIDW) with this week’s Legally Speaking Podcast guests, Michael Laming and Laura Coad. Michael is the Director of Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages at HKA, while Laura is an Associate at Keidan Harrison LLP, but both are members of the LIDW. They joined us this […]
Assessing The Worth Of Qualifications
By Malcom Trotter, global education and training professional There is evidence that university graduates earn more than non-graduates, with the most recent official statistics showing that in the UK, on average, graduates earn £11,500 per year more than non-graduates. But that doesn’t mean graduates are guaranteed higher paid positions. A third (36%) of UK graduates […]