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Season 8

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

February 24, 2025

Season 8

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?

February 17, 2025

Season 8

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

February 10, 2025

Season 8

Building a Community of Independent Lawyers: The HeyCounsel Story – Brian Scherer – S8E48

Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving, independent legal practice? This week, I’m joined by Brian Scherer, Founder of HeyCounsel, a unique community where lawyers help each other grow their practices. Brian shares insights from his journey in FinTech law, the evolution of data privacy and the biggest challenges in startups today. If you’re curious to learn more about the world of community and innovation and how these are shaping the legal profession of tomorrow, this episode is

February 3, 2025

Season 8

Wisdom Through Adversity: Lessons in Leadership from Aviation Lawyer Mark C. Fava – S8E47

What do a Navy veteran, aviation lawyer and leadership author all have in common? One extraordinary career. This week, I’m joined by Mark C. Fava, the Vice President of Ombudsperson at Boeing and the author of Lessons from the Admiral. From navigating the aftermath of 9/11 at Delta Airlines to leading safety initiatives at Boeing, Mark shares powerful stories of resilience, innovation and leadership. Whether you’re curious about the future of aviation or seeking lessons in personal growth, this episode packed

January 27, 2025

Season 8

Building Trust & Resilience: Leanne Wright’s Inspirational Path to Private Equity Partner – S8E46

What does it truly take to rise through the legal ranks while championing diversity and supporting transformative leadership? This week, I’m joined by Leanne Wright, Partner in the private equity team at Osborne Clarke. Leanne shares her journey from high-street law to leading pivotal transactions, tackling gender dynamics in private equity and advocating for equality in the profession. If you’re ready to be inspired by resilience, leadership and a human-centred approach to the law, this is an episode you don’t

January 20, 2025

Season 8

Lawcare: Championing Mental Health in the Legal Profession with its CEO – Elizabeth Rimmer – S8 E45

Mental health is a collective responsibility, especially in the high-stakes legal world. This week, I’m joined by Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO of Lawcare, a charity dedicated to supporting the mental wellbeing of legal professionals. Elizabeth shares insights on breaking the stigma, fostering healthier workplaces and the essential signs that it’s time for you to prioritise your mental health. If you’re ready to open up on the conversation on mental wellbeing in law, this episode is for you. Go give it a

January 13, 2025

Season 8

Making Legal Services Accessible: How Spellbook Transforms Law – Scott Stevenson – S8 E44

Imagine having a co-pilot powered by AI, revolutionising the way you practise law. This week, I’m joined by Scott Stevenson, Co-Founder and CEO of Spellbook, the first generative AI designed specifically for lawyers. Scott shares how Spellbok transforms contract review, empowers legal professionals and makes legal services more accessible than ever. If you’re ready to see what the future of AI in law looks like, this episode is one for you. Go give it a listen now! So why

January 6, 2025

Season 8

Exploring Financial Education: How to Take Charge of Your Finances – Abigail Foster  – S8E17

If you’ve ever wanted to understand your personal finances better, you won’t want to miss this episode! We were joined by Abigail Foster, an ACA Chartered Accountant, One Young World Ambassador and the Founder of Elent, to talk about financial education. We touched on topics like teaching children about money and building your own emergency fund.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Abigail discussing: Elent’s founding story  Common financial misconceptions  Your impact on children’s

July 1, 2024

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Life as a Finance Law Partner – Jayne Backett – S3E27

In this week’s episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, Robert Hanna is joined by Jayne Backett, a banking and finance partner at Fieldfisher. Specialising in real estate finance transactions, she joined the firm as a partner in 2016, after spending 11 years at Mayer Brown. In this insightful and candid episode, she discusses more on her impressive career journey and current work, and explains why she is such a firm advocate of boosting social mobility in the sector. Also discussed

February 1, 2021