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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]