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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

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Season 7
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Empowering Youth through The Kids Law Journey – Alma-Constance Denis-Smith & Lucinda Acland – S7E43

In a special episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast, we’re joined by the dynamic duo behind Kids Law, Alma-Constance Denis-Smith & Lucinda Acland. Together, they’re on a mission to demystify the legal world for children and their families, one episode at a time. Alma-Constance, a young leader with a passion for making a difference, and Lucinda, a qualified solicitor turned dedicated podcast host, share their journey from the initial concept to the creation of Kids Law. They dive into the

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Leading Legal Change and Value-Based Pricing – Shaun Jardine – S7E42

In this episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Shaun Jardine, a visionary in the legal field with a career spanning over three decades. From his early days specialising in litigation to becoming a pioneering mediator, Shaun has witnessed and influenced significant changes in the legal landscape. He shares insights from his journey, reflecting on the evolution of legal practice and the pivotal role of mediation. Leading a Top 200 Law Firm wasn’t without its challenges, and Shaun

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Life as Lawyer and Content Creator – Henry Nelson-Case – S7E40

Are you interested in pursuing a career in law and sharing your journey on social media? This week we’re super excited to be chatting Henry Nelson-Case, shedding light on his experiences, insights, and initiatives beyond the traditional boundaries of a legal career. Unveiling the realities of life in high-profile law firms, he dispels common misconceptions and offers invaluable advice for those embarking on a legal career.  Discover the delicate balance between a demanding professional life and the joys of content creation,

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Clinical Negligence, Forced Marriages & Social Justice – Sabeena Pirooz – S7E37

How one individual’s journey can make a profound impact on the lives of others? This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Sabeena Pirooz, a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor at Thomson Solicitors, a leading social justice law firm, to discuss the firm’s commitment to fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated for over a century. The emphasis on client care, positive values, and tenacity resonates in Sabeena’s work, as she recounts a memorable case settlement that not

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Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession & Residential Property – Martin Whitehorn – S7E36

Learn about the challenges and progress in fostering neurodiversity inclusion within the legal industry. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Martin Whitehorn, a distinguished property solicitor at Julie West Solicitors. Martin shares his unique journey into law and his subsequent achievements that have positioned him as a trailblazer in the legal community. Martin’s impressive legal career has not gone unnoticed. Featured in the Financial Times and named a legal hero by the Law Society in 2023, Martin has

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Law and Tech, AI in Mass Tort Administration, and the Human Side of Settlements – Sam Dolce – S7E35

This week we’re super excited to be chatting Sam Dolce, a trailblazer in the legal tech space and the driving force behind Milestone, a leading technology platform revolutionising mass tort administration. Discover how Sam’s leading technology platform at Milestone is digitising the mass tort settlement process, making it faster, more secure, and incredibly user-friendly. From his perspective, Sam walks us through the intricacies of the pathway platform, sharing real case examples and shedding light on how technology can be a force

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Flex Legal: Redesigning the Way the Legal Sector Works – Mary Bonsor – S7E34

How does social media, including TikTok, hold significance in today’s competitive marketing landscape? This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Mary Bonsor, the visionary leader behind Flex Legal. With an illustrious career and a keen eye for addressing industry challenges, Mary has propelled Flex Legal to become the fastest-growing female-led business in the UK. Mary Bansal’s Flex Legal has not only won the Disruptive Technology of the Year award but has been recognized as the Law Company of the Year,

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Season 6
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Using LegalTech to Build Strong Online Communities – Chad Aboud – S6E9

If you’re not on social media these days, you’re living in the dark ages, aren’t you? Some say that the legal industry is a sector that still very much lives in the past and has a long way to go. Certainly from conversations we’ve had with previous guests, many people in the legal sector still shy away from using social media either from a professional or personal perspective. Well, not this week’s guest! We’ve been chatting to Legal Industry Consultant, Chad

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