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Season 8

You’re a Person First, Lawyer Second: Lessons From a Legal Life Coach – Emma Roche – S8 E37

Have you ever considered working with a life coach? Then you won’t want to miss this episode with Emma Roche, an Off-Counsel Lawyer in Commercial Real Estate at BDB Pitmans and a qualified Life Coach. She shared her insights on the state of lawyers’ mental health and what we can do to improve it. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Emma discussing: Off-council roles Some of Emma’s most memorable cases The value of living

November 18, 2024

Season 8

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

November 4, 2024

Season 8

Exploring Social Mobility, Diversity and Inclusion in Law – Salma Maqsood – S8 E31

Learn more about the importance of accessible education and diverse representation in the legal sector. Salma Maqsood joined me in this exciting episode to discuss her experiences of entering law. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Salma discussing: Social mobility Financial inacessibility The importance of diverse boards Accessible entry-level roles Effective EDI initiatives Transcript Robert Hanna 00:01 Welcome to the legally speaking podcast. I’m your host Rob Hanna. This week I’m delighted to

October 7, 2024

Season 8

Diversity & Regulatory Law: How Unique Perspectives Shape the Future – Nikki Ogun – S8 E30

What’s the relationship between diversity and AI? Join us in this episode as your host, Rob Hanna, and guest Nikki Ogun, discuss the importance of D&I in regulatory law, data protection and AI. Nikki is a Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells, where she leads a number of diversity initiatives, including the Black Women in Law Network. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Nikki discussing: Nikki’s background and career journey Challenging regulatory issues Insights from

September 30, 2024

Season 8

Automating Document Collection with Pigeon’s Founder and COO – Adam Sharf – S8E24

Join us for a deep dive into an innovative tech solution for the legal industry. Meet Adam Sharf, the COO & Co-Founder at Pigeon – a legal tech firm that’s transforming the way that lawyers and paralegals go about collecting and filing documents. He talked to us about his experiences in creating a customer-focused company.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Adam discussing: Adam’s previous roles in the legal industry Pigeon’s unique name  Advice

August 19, 2024

Season 8

Improving Mental Health in the Legal Sector – Kate Franklin  – S8E16

Mental health is as important in the legal sector as it is in any other. In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, we were joined by Kate Franklin, the Co-Founder and Director of Nkuzi Change, to talk about the ways that we can best maintain our well-being at work. We also touched on the story behind Nkuzi Change, including the inspiration behind the name.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Kate discussing: The

June 24, 2024

Season 8

Fixed Fee Future: AI’s Role in Legal Efficiency and Pricing Innovation – Scott Leigh  – S8E14

Reinvent your legal services’ pricing with Scott Leigh, the Co-Founder and CEO of AltFee. He joined us on this episode to discuss the benefits of non-hourly pricing and alternative fee arrangements, and how they benefit both law firms and their clients. We also talked about the entrepreneurial journey that Scott and his family have been on as they set up AltFee, as well as Scott’s advice for other startups in the software space.  So why should you be listening in? 

June 10, 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

Changing Perceptions of Legal Tech – Ved Nathwani  – S8E6

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast we were joined by third-year law student, Founder and Managing Director of Cataclysm Ventures Ved Nathwani to talk about his experiences as a young entrepreneur. He talked about his company, as well as his roles at the World Economic Forum, The Future Proof Project, Ada Ventures, BfB Labs and Stephenson Harwood. With so much experience already under his belt, Ved is an impressive next-generation lawyer and business person.  𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮

April 15, 2024

Season 8

Law and Social Entrepreneurship: Bridging Finance & Future – Venandah Madanhi – S8E1

This episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast shines a spotlight on Venandah Madanhi, a lawyer and social entrepreneur at the forefront of legal innovation and youth empowerment. As an Associate in Milbank LLP’s London office and a key figure in the European Leveraged Finance/Capital Markets Group, Venandah offers an insightful glimpse into the complex world of leveraged finance and capital markets, demystifying its role and impact. Beyond her legal practice, Venandah is the driving force behind Talk About, an organisation dedicated

March 11, 2024