ClioCon 2026: Legal AI Is Booming. But Are Law Firms Solving the Right Problems?
Clio’s 2026 Legal Trends Report reveals a profession embracing AI while confronting some uncomfortable commercial realities. From a reimagined legal AI platform to new approaches to client service, collaboration and access to justice, ClioCon 2026 raises a bigger question: are law firms ready to change the way they do business? By Robert Hanna | Founder […]
The Hidden Reason Junior Lawyers May Disappear from Law Firms | Quentin Solt | S10E42
“The people who are guaranteed to win are the lawyers. The people who are guaranteed to lose, you and me.” – Quentin Solt On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, sponsored by Clio, I’m delighted to be joined by Quentin Solt. Quentin is a veteran UK corporate and technology lawyer. He trained at Pinsent Masons, moved […]
Can AI REALLY Pick a Fair Jury? What this Means for the Future of Law | Michael McCready | S10E41
“AI will not replace lawyers, but lawyers that use AI will replace lawyers who don’t.”– Michael McCready On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, sponsored by Clio, I’m delighted to be joined by Michael McCready. Michael is the founder and managing partner of McCready Law, an experienced trial lawyer and a strong advocate for legal technology […]
Falling Out of Love With Law? The Hidden Legal Careers Every Lawyer Should Know – Samuel McGinty – S10E40
“The road less traveled is so much more interesting than that very traditional linear path that people lay out for you.” – Samuel McGinty On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, sponsored by Clio, I’m delighted to be speaking with Samuel McGinty. Samuel is the Director of Legal Services at the University of Nottingham, he […]
Clio Elevate Manchester: AI, Innovation and the Power of Legal Community
The future of law isn’t just about technology. It’s about what we do with it. That was my biggest takeaway from a fantastic day at Clio Elevate Manchester, hosted at the incredible Dome on 8 October 2026. Bringing together legal professionals, law firm leaders and legal tech innovators, the event delivered a great mix of […]
Law Firm Scaling in an AI Age: Broadfield Managing Partner John Hutchinson on Tech & Talent – S10E39
“Fundamentally, it’s about people — and it always is about people.” – John Hutchinson On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by John Hutchinson. John is the managing partner of Broadfield UK, helping build a fast-growing international law firm around technology, client service, and pragmatic pricing. With a background in […]
Will AI Fuel the Rise of Independent Lawyers? – Kenzo Onumonu – S10E38
“You’re now responsible for your own trajectory.” – Kenzo Onumonu On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be speaking with Kenzo Onumonu. Kenzo Onumonu is the founder and CEO of Correm, a platform that connects experienced independent lawyers with growing companies seeking flexible senior legal support. After training at Bird & Bird and working […]
From Working-Class Beginnings to a Top 50 Law Firm: Chloe Lake on Breaking Barriers in Law – S10E37
“Your circumstances don’t have to define where you ultimately end up.” – Chloe Lake. On today’s episode, I’m delighted to be speaking with Chloe Lake. Chloe is a solicitor specialising in residential development at Gateley Legal, advising on land acquisitions and development projects. She studied Law at De Montfort University after transferring from the […]
Storytelling for Lawyers: Why It Matters More in the Age of AI – André Noël Chaker – S10E36
“The biggest gift that we can give to people in the age of AI is how do we make them better humans.” – André Noël Chaker On today’s episode, I’m delighted to be speaking to Andre Noël Chaker. Andre is an entrepreneur, internationally recognised keynote speaker, author and communication expert who brings together law, […]
How Supermergers Revolutionise the Future of Law with Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Ian Bagshaw – S10E35
“Always work on making people the best version of themselves and giving them the power to drive their own career.” – Ian Bagshaw On today’s episode, I’m delighted to have Ian Bagshaw from Ashurst Perkins Coie on the Legally Speaking Podcast. Ian Bagshaw is a commercially minded legal leader whose career has been shaped […]