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Season 9
Rob Hanna

Leading the Legal Future: Mediation & Coaching with Capsticks’ Senior Partner Rachael Heenan – S9E16

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Rachael Heenan. Rachael is a Senior Partner at Capsticks Solicitors LLP working with clients who seek to make a difference. Ranked as an Eminent Practitioner in Employment and Healthcare and described as a ‘phenomenal, superstar lawyer’ and ‘an inspirational role model’, Rachael is also a CEDR-accredited mediator specialising in workforce, partnership and governance issues along with being a Qualified Executive Leadership Coach. If that’s not enough, Rachael has

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June 23, 2025
Season 9
Rob Hanna

Garfield & the Justice Gap: How Philip Young Built the UK’s First Accessible AI Law Firm – S9E15

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Philip Young. Philip is the Co-Founder of Garfield AI, the first SRA-regulated AI legal services firm. He was a City Lawyer for 25 years and previously a Partner at a specialist law firm. Philip has experience in a range of commercial cases.  Upon leaving the City, Philip focused his attention on large language models – and passionate about access to justice, leading him to create Garfield AI. So why

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June 16, 2025
Season 9
Rob Hanna

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. David is Vice Chair at Burford Capital and oversees marketing, public policy, industry affairs and public relations. An entrepreneur and legal industry leader, David was

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June 9, 2025
Season 9
Rob Hanna

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 why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Curt discussing: – Clio’s Customer-Centric and Strategic Growth Approach – Curt’s Deep Financial Background

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June 2, 2025
Season 9
Rob Hanna

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 how AI is shaping the future of legal work. If you’re a lawyer thinking of breaking free from tradition, this episode is a must-listen, go

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May 26, 2025
Season 9
Rob Hanna

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 privacy and cognitive liberty could become the next fundamental human rights. If you care about freedom, ethics and the future of technology, this episode will

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May 19, 2025
Season 9
Rob Hanna

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 to create something truly game-changing. If you’re ready to discover the future of intellectual property, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to see

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May 12, 2025
Season 9
Rob Hanna

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 CRO of Infoware, Word LX and the founder of Weitzman GTM, a GTM advisory building efficient GTM motions resulting in full pipelines and recurring revenue

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May 5, 2025
Season 9
Rob Hanna

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 thrive. If you’re ready to rethink leadership and the human side of business, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to start your own

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April 28, 2025
Season 9
Rob Hanna

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 shaping her profession. If you’re ready to explore the future of AI-driven legal systems, this episode is one you don’t want to miss, tune in

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April 21, 2025

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