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Season 9

Trust, Tech & Transactions: Why Law Firms Now Use Independent Escrow Agents – Sue Wakefield – S9E27

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Sue Wakefield. Sue is the Director and Head of Business Development at ZEDRA. She has over 30 years of experience working in the financial service industry, specialising in onshore trust structuring. Sue holds a number of leadership positions and is a member of STEP. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Sue discussing: – Why Independent Escrow Providers Are In High Demand

September 8, 2025

Season 9

Start Small, Think Big: How Lawyers Can Build Successful Legal Tech Ventures – Alex Baker – S9E26

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Alex Baker. Alex is the Founder of Legal Tech Collective and Legal Tech Foundry. With 20 years of experience in launching and building companies in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America, Alex is currently supporting start-ups in the legal and financial sector. He is passionate about building the future of legal services. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Alex discussing: – The

September 1, 2025

Season 9

Clio & Scorpion: The Strategic Partnership Powering Law Firm Growth with Clarity & Precision – S9E25

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Harsha Chandra Shekar, Vice President of Business Development at Clio and Kirby Oscar, Senior Vice President of Partnerships and General Manager at Scorpion. In June 2025, Scorpion, provider of digital marketing and technology solutions for law firms, announced its strategic partnership with Clio. The partnership solves the disconnect between marketing efforts and generative revenue – giving law firms full oversight from first contact with clients to closing the

August 25, 2025

Season 9

LinkedIn, Leadership & Life Lessons: Becca Horley’s Award-Winning Strategy – S9E24

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Becca Horley. Becca is a specialist medical negligence solicitor at a national law firm. She has experience in complex serious injury matters, including brain, birth, psychiatric and fatal injuries. Becca utilises her LinkedIn platform to educate others on advocating for yourself, wellness and improving patient safety. She is passionate about professional empowerment and personal development. Becca was awarded ‘Solicitor of the Year 2025’ at the Birmingham Law Society

August 18, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Mia Ihamuotila – E22

On our final episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the honour of speaking with Mia Ihamuotila. She is a passionate advocate for legal design and a returning guest at LegalTechTalk. Miais actively involved with the Legal Design Summit, promoting it as an inclusive, nonprofit space that fosters genuine human connection and collaboration. Mia emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-awareness, and inner dialogue in driving meaningful legal innovation, particularly when using tools like AI. At the 2025 conference, she participated

August 16, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Marisa M. Borsboom – E21

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we get to speak with Maria M. Borsboom. She is a lawyer and the Vice President of the European Legal Tech Association (ELTA). At Legal Tech Talk 2025, she advocates for using legal technology to serve justice, promote legal literacy, and transform the legal profession through mindset shifts and system redesign. Passionate about inclusivity and innovation, she emphasizes the need for collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and a legal renaissance beyond just commercial tech use.

August 14, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Shennind Awat-Ranai & Maria Madara – E20

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we get to speak with Shennind Awat-Ranai and Maria Madara. They are key members of the dynamic team at KaurMaxwell, a modern, tech-forward law firm known for its agile approach and commitment to innovation. Shen brings a future-focused mindset, particularly with his background in Web3, and champions the integration of legal tech to boost efficiency and client value. Maria complements this with a sharp understanding of generative AI and a passion for streamlining

August 12, 2025

Season 9

She Breaks the Law: Closing the Gender Gap & Embracing Change with Priya Lele – S9E23

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be speaking with Priya Lele. Priya is a recognised global thought leader in legal technology, innovation and diversity. With experience as a Corporate Finance Lawyer, Director of Legal Transform and Operate at EY, Head of Legal Transformation at a regional law firm in Australia, and Legal Operations Client Solutions Lead at a global law firm in London, she has reshaped how legal services are delivered across continents. Priya is also the

August 11, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Anna Balabina – E19

On today’s episode, we are delighted to be speaking with Anna Balabina. She is the CFO and co-founder of casepal, a legal tech company focused on enhancing efficiency for lawyers through an enterprise-grade AI ecosystem. She is passionate about using technology to reduce repetitive legal tasks, such as document organization and information retrieval. At LegalTechTalk 2025, Anna emphasised that AI should be seen as a tool to support lawyers, not replace them. She values networking and gaining real industry insights

August 9, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Aline Von Duering – E18

On today’s episode, we get to speak with Aline Von Duering. Aline is an Off-Counsel at Bonnard Lawson in Dubai and serves as President of the Skill Board for AIJA, the world’s largest young lawyers’ network. She is dedicated to addressing mental health challenges in the legal industry by empowering young lawyers to drive cultural change. At Legal Tech Talk 2025, she highlighted the importance of collaboration, the need for greater tech understanding in law, and the role of legal

August 7, 2025