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Season 8

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 his advice for other people who want to get into the tech startup or VC space.  So why should you be listening in?  You can

July 15, 2024

Season 8

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 and the boutique approach to how to balance the professional and personal aspects of client relationships.  So why should you be listening in?  You can

July 8, 2024

Season 8

Exploring Financial Education: How to Take Charge of Your Finances – Abigail Foster  – S8E17

If you’ve ever wanted to understand your personal finances better, you won’t want to miss this episode! We were joined by Abigail Foster, an ACA Chartered Accountant, One Young World Ambassador and the Founder of Elent, to talk about financial education. We touched on topics like teaching children about money and building your own emergency fund.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Abigail discussing: Elent’s founding story  Common financial misconceptions  Your impact on children’s

July 1, 2024

Season 8

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 story behind Nkuzi Change, including the inspiration behind the name.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Kate discussing: The

June 24, 2024

Season 8

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 as a sneak peek into our exciting upcoming GBLO event.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Kate discussing: The

June 3, 2024

Season 8

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 the importance of great communication skills.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Ryan discussing: Ryan’s background in litigation  The

May 20, 2024

Season 8

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 to Éamon’s experiences of working with our sponsor Clio.  So why should you be listening in?  You can catch Rob and Éamon talking about: What

May 6, 2024

Season 8

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 Labs and Stephenson Harwood. With so much experience already under his belt, Ved is an impressive next-generation lawyer and business person.  𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮

April 15, 2024

Season 8

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

March 11, 2024

Season 7

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

February 19, 2024