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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

Season 8

Stress & Law Firm Founders: The Importance of Authenticity at Work – Michael Burne – S8 E25

Learn how to reduce stress in law firms with this week’s guest, Michael Burne, the Founder and Chief Executive of Carbon Law Partners and Bamboo. In this episode, he shared the importance of embracing authenticity throughout your career to attract the right customers and improve your mental health at work.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Michael discussing: Mental health in law firms Alternative business structures Consolidation in the legal industry Advice for aspiring

August 26, 2024

Season 8

Global Legal Careers: An Interview with Harneys’ Global Managing Partner – William Peake – S8E22

Explore the complexities of a cross-jurisdiction legal career with your host, Rob Hanna, and this episode’s guest, William Peake, the Global Managing Partner at Harneys. They covered everything from essential global leadership skills to the importance of justice, equality, diversity and inclusion in a worldwide firm.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and William discussing: A typical day in William’s role Some of his most interesting cases The challenges of building a global career  Customer

August 5, 2024

Season 8

Inside a Mayfair Boutique Legal Firm – Yulia Barnes – S8E18

Commercial law is a huge area of the legal sector. To help us get to grips with what life is really like as a commercial lawyer, particularly in a startup environment, we invited Yulia Barnes to speak to us about her experiences of founding Barnes Law Associates. She talked us through topics from property law and the boutique approach to how to balance the professional and personal aspects of client relationships.  So why should you be listening in?  You can

July 8, 2024

Season 8

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 as a sneak peek into our exciting upcoming GBLO event.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Kate discussing: The

June 3, 2024

Season 8

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 to Éamon’s experiences of working with our sponsor Clio.  So why should you be listening in?  You can catch Rob and Éamon talking about: What

May 6, 2024

Season 8

Become a Legal Rainmaker – Scott Simmons – S8E5

Join us as we explore the world of legal business development with this week’s guest, Scott Simmons. Scott is a business development coach, trainer and consultant for lawyers, and the Founder of Legal Balance. He shared his award-winning sales methodology and business development tips in this unmissable episode. Scott also told us about his background and career history, with a look inside the founding of Legal Balance, as well as the wisdom his wife shared when they were establishing the

April 8, 2024

Season 8

Solopreneur to CEO: The Journey to 100 Professionals with Robert Gauvreau – S8E4

In this episode, we were joined by Robert (Bob) Gauvreau, the Founder and CEO of Accounting Tax Law Advisory, who shared the journey he’s taken to setting up his own consultancy firm that helps lawyers master their financial situation. He’s passionate about providing value across his sphere of influence, from his coaching services to personal branding. Bob explained why he is so dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs with their tax and finance journey and empowering them to make more informed choices. He

April 1, 2024

Season 8

Flexible Working and Ethics in Law – Bellevue Law’s Founder Florence Brocklesby – S8E3

In this episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Florence Brocklesby, the visionary founder of Bellevue Law. With a rich background spanning international giants like Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer to the entrepreneurial venture that is Bellevue Law, Florence shares her motivations and the experiences that have shaped her career in litigation, dispute resolution, and employment law. She stands out not only for her legal acumen but also for her dedication to making the legal system more accessible and equitable. 𝐒𝐨,

March 25, 2024

Season 7

The Future of Legal Practice – Kush Birdi – S7E41

The episode encapsulates the essence of legal entrepreneurship and the personal growth that comes with it. This week we’re super excited to be chatting to Kush Birdi, co-founder of Birdi and Managing Partner of Birdi and Co Solicitors, a boutique law firm in London and Essex. From the early days as a trainee solicitor to becoming the driving force behind a thriving boutique law firm. Discover how his unique leadership style has propelled the firm to success and set it apart

February 12, 2024