From Big Law to Being Human: Claire Sanders on Career Transitioning and Legal Innovation – S8 E39
Can we make the legal profession more human? This week, I’m joined by Claire Sanders, Founder of the Legal Space and Co-Founder of Being Human Consulting. Claire is on a mission to simplify law and bring a human touch to legal work. From her roles at Nintendo and Huel to transforming legal services to startups, […]
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 […]
Protecting Protest Law: Defending Human Rights in the UK – Katy Watts – S8 E28
Meet Katy Watts, a Solicitor at Liberty (National Council for Civil Liberties), where she works on protests, technology, surveillance and data rights law. In this episode, Katy explained her landmark legal case against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, as well as her work to protect human rights law in the UK. So […]
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 […]
More Than Just A Lawyer: Wearing Multiple Hats in the Legal Industry – Puja Modha – S8E23
Discover how to tackle nepotism in the legal industry with insights from Puja Modha, a Partner at Aria Grace Law. Puja joined us on the Legally Speaking Podcast to shed light on her negative experiences of nepotism in the work place, as well as suggesting ways for firms to create more equitable environments. So why […]
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 […]
How to Write Well: Inside ‘Elegant Legal Writing’ – Ryan McCarl – S8E11
Legal professionals typically have to deal with huge volumes of writing. We spoke with Ryan McCarl, a Partner at Rushing McCarl LLP and Author of ‘Elegant Legal Writing’, about how lawyers can create the best possible briefs, without relying on generative AI models. We also touched on some basic principles for next-generation legal education, including […]
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 […]
Clinical Negligence, Forced Marriages & Social Justice – Sabeena Pirooz – S7E37
How one individual’s journey can make a profound impact on the lives of others? This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Sabeena Pirooz, a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor at Thomson Solicitors, a leading social justice law firm, to discuss the firm’s commitment to fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated for […]
Championing Change: Diversity, Tech, and Access to Justice – Christina Blacklaws – S7E33
This week we’re super excited to be chatting Christina Blacklaws, trailblazer in the legal profession and a driving force at the intersection of law and technology. With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years, Christina shares her journey from being a solicitor specializing in representing children in public law proceedings to becoming the first elected […]