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Season 8
Rob Hanna

Special Edition: The Best of Season 8 – Highlights from the Top 8 Episodes

Hey listeners, it’s been an absolute joy to bring you diverse voices and fascinating perspectives on the Legally Speaking Podcast Season 8. From legal experts to innovators, the conversations have been truly engaging and inspiring. These highlights are from this season’s top 8 rated episodes, showcasing the very best of what we’ve shared with you. But don’t go anywhere! Season 9 is about to air and we’ve got something extra special coming your way with our brand new miniseries: Legally

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Season 8
Rob Hanna

Redefining Legal Services: An Inside Look with Tacit Legal’s Chris Bridges – S8E51

What happens when a lawyer steps outside the traditional mould to build something entirely different? This week, I’m joined by Chris Bridges, Co-Founder & COO of Tacit Legal, a boutique firm redefining how legal services are delivered. Chris shares his journey from big law to leading a tech forward firm, his approach to leveraging automation and how managed services are shaping the future of legal practice. If you’re ready to rethink the way legal work gets done, this episode is

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The Rise of AI in Legal Tech: Boosting Collaboration over Competition – Chris Williams – S8E50

How can AI revolutionise the way lawyers work? This week, I’m delighted to be speaking with Chris Williams, the go-to-market at Legora, an AI-powered workspace designed to make legal work flow. Chris dives into how Legora automates repetitive taks, boosts productivity and tackles the biggest gap in legal tech today. With insights on AI’s future in law and a 25 million recent funding to expand, this episode is packed with forward-thinking ideas for any legal professional. Curious about AI transformation?

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Overcoming the Lawyer’s Dilemma: Adopting a Successful Business Mindset – David Neagle – S8E49

What if the only thing standing between you and success is your mindset?  This week, I’m joined by David Neagle, Founder of Life is Now, who’s helped thousands rewrite their stories and unlock personal freedom. David shares how shifting from fear to truth can break down barriers, reveal your potential and bring a sense of purpose, even in the face of life’s uncertainties.  If you’re ready to challenge your own beliefs and build a path to success, this is the

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Life as a Managing Partner: Leading Your Firm to Future Success – Michael A. Gerstenzang – S8 E35

Have you ever wondered what the role of a Managing Partner is like? Then tune into this episode with Michael A. Gerstenzang, the Managing Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. Hosted by Rob Hanna, this conversation covers everything from Michael’s early career to the role of listening in a Managing Partner’s day-to-day activities.   So why should you be listening in?   You can hear Rob and Michael discussing:  The impact of clerkships on your career   Life as a Managing

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Legal Innovation vs Legal Operations: Creating a New Way to Practice Law – Maurus Schreyvogel – S8 E33

If you’ve ever thought that there should be a better way for lawyers to work, this episode is for you. Your host, Rob Hanna, was joined by Maurus Schreyvogel, the Legal Function Consulting Leader in Europe West at EY, to talk about his role in legal innovation and operations, where he pushes the boundaries of what can be done in the sector.   So why should you be listening in?   You can hear Rob and Maurus discussing:  Switzerland’s place in the

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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

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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

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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

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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

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