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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

Season 7

The Future of Legal Practice – Kush Birdi – S7E41

The episode encapsulates the essence of legal entrepreneurship and the personal growth that comes with it. This week we’re super excited to be chatting to Kush Birdi, co-founder of Birdi and Managing Partner of Birdi and Co Solicitors, a boutique law firm in London and Essex. From the early days as a trainee solicitor to becoming the driving force behind a thriving boutique law firm. Discover how his unique leadership style has propelled the firm to success and set it apart

February 12, 2024

Season 7

From Lawyer to Innovator: How AI is Reshaping Legal Writing – Jacqueline Schafer – S7E21

Curious about the role of AI in assisting lawyers with legal writing? This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Jacqueline Schafer, the Founder and CEO of Clearbrief.ai, an accomplished lawyer with a passion for legal writing, who shares her journey from litigator to tech entrepreneur and discusses how ClearBrief.ai is revolutionizing the way lawyers approach legal writing. Jacqueline embarked on a mission to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and the legal profession. Her advocacy for the adoption of AI

September 25, 2023

Season 7

Legal Innovation: Leveraging Business Practice for Success – Anusia Gillespie – S7E5

Growing up in a family with diverse professional backgrounds can have a profound impact on one’s career path. It’s no wonder that it can provide a unique perspective and broaden one’s horizons into what we may be interested in pursuing our career. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Anusia Gillespie, an excellent example. She is a lawyer and entrepreneur who has worked in various roles across the legal industry. Anusia started her legal career as a commercial real

June 5, 2023

Season 6

The Future for Law in the Metaverse – David Turney – S6E12

From being shortlisted for the Rising Star Innovation Award in 2020, to winning Best Fundraising Lawyer in 2021, to now offering meetings in his office in the Metaverse… what can we expect next from the Co-Founder of an up-and-coming boutique law firm embracing the future of tech within the industry? This week we’re super excited to be chatting to ‘The Cap Lawyer’, David Turney and boy have we managed to cram the juiciest of conversations and info into a 30-minute podcast episode!

November 21, 2022

Fertility in the Workplace

Fertility in the Workplace Miniseries: Aspiring Lawyers, Recruitment and Retention

The ‘Fertility in the Workplace’ Miniseries, featuring Natalie Sutherland and Somaya Ouazzani, delves into how fertility in the workplace can be addressed more openly and how law firms can do a better job at acknowledging the challenges faced around fertility. The series looks into tackling fertility issues as a lawyer, in addition to family planning and becoming parents. Natalie Sutherland is a Partner at Burgess Mee, a Family Law Firm and their first fertility officer. Natalie has experience handling surrogacy matters, based in the

March 23, 2022