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Season 9

How Definely Changes the Way Lawyers Work – Nnamdi Emelifeonwu – S9E34

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Nnamdi Emelifeonwu. Nnamdi is the Co-Founder & CEO of Definely. Named as 1 of the 50 fastest-growing tech companies, Definitely was founded by two former Magic Circle Lawyers. Nnamdi, a former Trainee Solicitor and Associate at Freshfields Bruchhaus Deringer, and his Co-Founder Feargus MacDaeid, set out to make legal documents more accessible with drafting, reviewing and understanding legal files. So why should you be listening in? You can

October 27, 2025

Season 9

ZentLaw, AI and the Future of Legal Ops: Mastering an Innovation Mindset with Monica Zent – S9E33

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Monica Zent. Monica is the Principal at the Law Innovation Agency and Founcder & CEO of ZentLaw. She is a pioneering legal industry innovator, Legal Tech expert and Digital Innovation Strategist, with nearly 3 decades as an investor, successful entrepreneur and legal industry thought leader. Monica is passionate about driving transformation in legal operations and technology adoption. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob

October 20, 2025

Season 9

Breaking the Mould: Why One Leader Gave His Legal Team a 4-Day Work Week – Marcin Durlak – S9E32

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Marcin Durlak. Marcin is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of IMD Solicitors LLP, an award-winning boutique firm recognised for its culture-first leadership and bold innovations. He and his wife and business partner,were jointly named Managing Partners of the Year at the 2025 ModernLaw Awards, after pioneering a 4-day working week with 100% pay whilst achieving record growth and world-class satisfaction. Passionate about culture-first leadership, Marcin is redefining what success

October 13, 2025

Season 9

Behind the Headlines: Child Protection, Legal Leadership & Making a Difference – Amy Clowrey – S9E31

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Amy Clowrey. Amy is a Solictor and the Director of the Child Compensation Team at Switalskis. She is the firm’s Training Principal, responsible for Qualifying Solicitrors, Solicitor Apprentices and Graduate Solitcitor Apprentices. Amy was awarded Lawyer of the Year at the Modern Law Awards 2023 and Rising Star Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024. She is passionate about encouraging and supporting the next generation of lawyers into the legal

October 6, 2025

Season 9

Crypto, Courts & Career Growth: The Next Generation in Law – Charlotte Hill – S9E30

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Charlotte Hill. Charlotte is a partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper specialising in commercial dispute resolution, financial services regulation, restructuring and insolvency, described as a next generation partner by the Legal 500, Charlotte is passionate about her work in the sector, and has been awarded Women of the Year, FinTech and crypto innovation UK, at the city wealth power, women awards. So why should you be listening in? You

September 29, 2025

Season 9

Lessons in Leadership, Resilience and Authenticity in Law with Mediator Damien Van Brunschot – S9E29

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Damien Van Brunschot. Damien is the owner and Principal Consultant of EvolveResolve. Leveraging his own expertise in mediation and leadership coaching, he co-founded, led and scaled boutique firm MVM Legal, later Kaden Boriss. Damien is the former Managing Partner of DWF (Australia). From 2020 to 2024, he’s been named by the Doyles guide as one of the best lawyers in Australia, specialising in workers’ compensation and respiratory diseases. Damien

September 22, 2025

Season 9

Redefining Justice with Top UK Defence Barrister & Leading Counsel Jeremy Dein KC – S9E28

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Jeremy Dein KC. Jeremy is one of the most highly regarded defence counsel in the country, specialising in serious offences including murder, terrorism and organised crime. He has dealt with multiple high-profile cases which have gained significant media attention, as described by chambers and partners. Jeremy is a fighter, and no case is too complex for him. He works tirelessly to ensure the right outcome. So why should

September 15, 2025

Season 9

Trust, Tech & Transactions: Why Law Firms Now Use Independent Escrow Agents – Sue Wakefield – S9E27

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Sue Wakefield. Sue is the Director and Head of Business Development at ZEDRA. She has over 30 years of experience working in the financial service industry, specialising in onshore trust structuring. Sue holds a number of leadership positions and is a member of STEP. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Sue discussing: – Why Independent Escrow Providers Are In High Demand

September 8, 2025

Season 9

Start Small, Think Big: How Lawyers Can Build Successful Legal Tech Ventures – Alex Baker – S9E26

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Alex Baker. Alex is the Founder of Legal Tech Collective and Legal Tech Foundry. With 20 years of experience in launching and building companies in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America, Alex is currently supporting start-ups in the legal and financial sector. He is passionate about building the future of legal services. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Alex discussing: – The

September 1, 2025

Season 9

Clio & Scorpion: The Strategic Partnership Powering Law Firm Growth with Clarity & Precision – S9E25

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Harsha Chandra Shekar, Vice President of Business Development at Clio and Kirby Oscar, Senior Vice President of Partnerships and General Manager at Scorpion. In June 2025, Scorpion, provider of digital marketing and technology solutions for law firms, announced its strategic partnership with Clio. The partnership solves the disconnect between marketing efforts and generative revenue – giving law firms full oversight from first contact with clients to closing the

August 25, 2025