Why Culture Beats Prestige: Deborah Carrillo on Big Law, Legal Leadership & Menlo Ventures – S10E22
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Deborah Carrillo. Deborah is the General Counsel, Partner at Menlo Ventures. After studying Maths at Stanford University, she went on to complete her JD at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. Deborah was a Corporate Attorney at Pillsbury before joining […]
The Modern Litigator & Arbitrator: Top Legal Careers Advice from 3 Experts – A LIDW Special – S10E21
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m joined by three fantastic guests from the world of disputes. First, Loukas Mistelis, International Arbitration Partner at Clyde & Co, Professor of Transnational Commercial Law and Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London and Co-Chair of London International Disputes Week. Next, returning guest Henrietta (Hetti) Jackson-Stops, mediator, Partner […]
The Junior Work Is Going: Roch Glowacki on AI, Making Partner & Legal Careers Strategy – S10E20
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Roch Glowacki. Roch is a Partner in the Digital, Commerce and Creative Team at Lewis Silkin. He specialises in AI, emerging technologies, software solutions, digital media and e-commerce issues. Recognised as Key Lawyer in Legal 500 in AI, Commercial Contracts and TMT, Roch […]
From Selling Out Tours with Tom Jones to Thriving at One Essex Court: Sam Grimley’s Journey – S10E19
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Sam Grimley. Sam is a Barrister at One Essex Court. He specialises in commercial, competition and intellectual property litigation and has appeared in disputes before the High Court, IPEC and UKIPO. Before pursuing a career at the Bar, Sam worked with artists including […]
Brilliant Thinking: Why Lawyers Must See AI as an Opportunity, Not a Threat – Felix Riley – S10E18
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Felix Riley. Felix is a Business/Moonshot Strategist, passionate about helping organisations take a creative approach to problem-solving and growth. He has a wealth of experience as a comedy writer, Global Executive at an NYSE-listed brokerage, and is the author of two best-selling Penguin novels,‘The […]
Big Law to Career Builder: Bridging the Gap with Imani Maatuka’s Ultimate Career Playbook – S10E17
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Imani Maatuka. Imani is a Managing Partnerof the Dallas Office at Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC.She is also the Co-Founder of the Bridging the Gap Scholarship, supporting minority students pursuing a career in corporate law. Recognised among Top 40 Under 40 attorneys, Imani has built […]
The Law VS AI Slop: How Spellbook Helps Lawyers Win With Co-Founder & CRO Daniel Di Maria – S10E16
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Daniel Di Maria. Daniel is the Co-Founder and CRO at Spellbook. As a lawyer, he helped build the legal AI tool now used by 4,000 corporate lawyers and law firms. Daniel, having worked in the legal industry firsthand, is passionate about driving the goal […]
Flexing the Future: How AI, Access & Alternative Paths Change Legal Careers – Kate Gaskell – S10E15
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Kate Gaskell. Kate is the CEO of Flex Legal. She was previously an Associate at Allen & Overy, and has more than 20 years of experience in the legal profession. Kate was the Director of Transformation at LexisNexis UK and is now an Advisory […]
Innovate Legal Summit 2026: Key Takeaways from a Day Shaping the Future of Law
The Innovate Legal Summit 2026, held at The Chancery Rosewood in London, brought together legal leaders, innovators, and operators to explore one central question: in an AI-powered world, what truly makes a law firm stand out? Hosted by Rob Hanna, the day blended high-energy commentary with practical insight, focusing not on AI hype—but on real-world […]
From Hollywood to Big Law: 8-Figure Founder Nick Abrahams on AI and the Future of Law – S10E14
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Nick Abrahams. Nick is an AI Pioneer and Business Futurist, creating the world’s first AI-enabled privacy chatbot. He is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded Lawpath, an AI-powered legal services platform. Nick spent 25 years in partnership at Norton Rose Fulbright and is now dedicated […]