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Season 7

Digital Law: Cyber Security, Data Protection & Privacy – Peter Wright – S7E6

Have you ever wondered how Digital Law has evolved over the years and what it takes to be at the forefront of this dynamic field? Well, today’s episode is your chance to find out! This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Peter Wright, someone who is making waves as a specialist Law Firm advisor in the realm of Digital Legal issues. From Data Protection (including GDPR) to Privacy & Security, Cybersecurity, Social Media Law, E-Commerce, website compliance, and

June 12, 2023

Season 7

The Law Society: Redefining the Legal Landscape – Lubna Shuja – S7E1

We celebrate the achievements and stories of exceptional women who have made a significant impact on their communities and the world. Throughout her career, Lubna Shuja has been a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, working to break down barriers and create opportunities for underrepresented groups. In 2022, Lubna made history when she was elected as the first Asian, first Muslim, and seventh female president of the Law Society of England and Wales. In this role, she leads the

May 8, 2023

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Legally Speaking Blog on Solicitor Apprenticeships

Joanna Hughes is a qualified lawyer who worked an international law firm as a lawyer and social mobility advocate for a couple of decades before setting up a new company, Joanna Hughes Solicitor Apprenticeships, to offer advice to law firms and in-house legal teams who wish to set up this route into the legal profession. You can learn more about Joanna and her business at www.joannahughes.co.uk! Solicitor apprenticeships are making the news: The Lawyer is running a mini-series on them,

November 7, 2022

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Society of Asian Lawyers (SAL) – Ranjit Sond – S3E7

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, Powered by KC Partners, our host Robert Hanna is joined by Ranjit Sond. Ranj is a Lawyer working for the Government Legal Department, a Visiting Lecturer at BPP, a member of British Association for Sport and Law and the current President of the Society of Asian Lawyers (SAL)! Rob & Ranj discuss a number of things, from Ranj’s bold decision to re-train as an internet/social media solicitor after 20 years as a personal injury

September 14, 2020

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STRIVE – Sana Shafi – S2E11

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Rob Hanna is joined by Sana Shafi. Sana is a Trainee at Travers Smith, popular law blogger, Presenter of the #StriveSpeaks Podcast, regular panellist at various diversity events, and Founder of Strive Consultants which in the space of one year has gone onto become a winner of the Legal Diversity Awards 2020 and a Finalist at the British Muslim Awards. STRIVE aims to redefine diversity beyond categories of race and gender and

April 13, 2020

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Lawyer, Author & Teacher – Eloise Skinner – S1E10

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Rob Hanna is joined by Eloise Skinner, a 2 PQE Corporate Tax Lawyer (at time of recording) based in London, working for the leading Global US Law firm, Cleary Gottlieb Eloise doesn’t stop there, she has authored and published the Junior Lawyer’s Handbook, was nominated at the Law Society Excellence Awards, does lots of public speaking, teaches yoga, and features on various podcasts all whilst working as a top Corporate Tax Lawyer. Find

January 13, 2020

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Legally Connected – Oliver Haddock & Nicola Rubbert – S1E1

Show Overview In this first episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Rob Hanna is joined by Nicola Rubbert and Olly Haddock from the London Young Lawyers Group, to talk about being “Legally Connected” and the importance of networking in the legal sector. With monthly events ranging from speed networking to careers evenings, boat parties to educational seminars, LYLG connects law students, trainees and qualified solicitors up to 7 years PQE. Nicola was Chair of the LYLG until January 2020,

November 4, 2019