More Than Just A Lawyer: Wearing Multiple Hats in the Legal Industry – Puja Modha – S8E23
Discover how to tackle nepotism in the legal industry with insights from Puja Modha, a Partner at Aria Grace Law. Puja joined us on the Legally Speaking Podcast to shed light on her negative experiences of nepotism in the work place, as well as suggesting ways for firms to create more equitable environments. So why […]
The Right to Free Speech: Legal Protections for Comedians – Carl Unegbu – S8E21
Law is typically a serious business. That’s not the case for this week’s guest, Carl Unegbu, who is a lawyer, journalist and comedy editor who specialises in the legal protections and defense of comedians. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Carl discussing: The legal relationship between comedy and free […]
Adapting to Changing User Expectations in the Irish Courts – Angela Denning – S8 E20
Join us as we take a deep dive into the technical revolution happening in the Irish Courts with Angela Denning. Angela has been the Chief Executive of the Courts since 2019, and she’s four years into a 10-year plan to make the courts accessible to everyone. So why should you be listening in? You can […]
Founder of Y Combinator-backed Edge talks patents and innovation – Evan Zimmerman – S8E19
Welcome to the world of venture capital, brought to us by this week’s guest Evan Zimmerman. Evan is one of Forbes 30 Under 30, a Founder and Venture Capitalist, as well as sitting on the boards of several organisations. In this episode, he shared the insights he’s gathered from his impressive career, as well as […]
Inside a Mayfair Boutique Legal Firm – Yulia Barnes – S8E18
Commercial law is a huge area of the legal sector. To help us get to grips with what life is really like as a commercial lawyer, particularly in a startup environment, we invited Yulia Barnes to speak to us about her experiences of founding Barnes Law Associates. She talked us through topics from property law […]
Inside Complex IP and AI Litigation – Brian Mack – S8E15
Join us for a deep dive into the complex world of intellectual property litigation surrounding AI with Brian Mack, a Partner at Quinn Emanuel. Brian is a trained software and electrical engineer who has turned his passion for technology into subject matter expertise in the field of law. He is also a passionate advocate for […]
Neurodiversity and Fatherhood: Life as a Young Partner – Phill Bratt – S8E12
Legal careers can be challenging, especially when you’re first starting out. In this episode we spoke to Phill Bratt, a Partner at Keoghs and Host of the London Insurance Lawyer Podcast, about how young people can make the biggest impact in their careers. He also shared his experience of being neurodivergent and a new dad, […]
How to Write Well: Inside ‘Elegant Legal Writing’ – Ryan McCarl – S8E11
Legal professionals typically have to deal with huge volumes of writing. We spoke with Ryan McCarl, a Partner at Rushing McCarl LLP and Author of ‘Elegant Legal Writing’, about how lawyers can create the best possible briefs, without relying on generative AI models. We also touched on some basic principles for next-generation legal education, including […]
Innovations & Legal Careers – Mitch Kowalski – S8E10
In this episode, your host, Rob Hanna, was joined by Mitch Kowalski, the Senior Commercial Legal Counsel at Greater Toronto Airports Authority and author of ‘Avoiding Extinction: Reimagining Legal Services for the 21st Century’ and ‘The Great Legal Reformation: Notes from the Field’. They explore the changing career trajectories within the legal services industry, touching […]
Operation Tech: Improve Your Business With Legal Technology – Eamon Chawke – S8E9
Explore the impact of legal tech in boutique practices with this week’s guest, Éamon Chawke. Éamon is a Partner at Briffa Solicitors, a firm that specialises in intellectual property and IT law. In this episode, your host, Rob Hanna, led a fascinating conversation that covered everything from the impact of IP law on small businesses […]