trainee – Legally Speaking Podcast

Season 8

Flexible Working and Ethics in Law – Bellevue Law’s Founder Florence Brocklesby – S8E3

In this episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Florence Brocklesby, the visionary founder of Bellevue Law. With a rich background spanning international giants like Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer to the entrepreneurial venture that is Bellevue Law, Florence shares her motivations and the experiences that have shaped her career in litigation, dispute resolution, and employment law. She stands out not only for her legal acumen but also for her dedication to making the legal system more accessible and equitable. 𝐒𝐨,

March 25, 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 6

The CILEx Route to Law – Gemma Adams – S6E6

It is still a common misconception that you must have attended University and completed your LPC to be able to guarantee a job in law. There is no doubt that this may be the easiest route into the legal sector but it’s not the ONLY way and this week’s guest is telling us how she managed to become a Legal Executive via a different route… Gemma Adams works as a Legal Executive specialising in criminal law. It was not until 2011, when she

October 10, 2022

Season 5

Building A Unique Consultancy-Model Law Firm – Natalie Foster – S5E39

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Inspire Legal Group’s CEO, Natalie Foster. First and foremost, Natalie was the Founder and Managing Director of Foster Clay Law until the pandemic hit and the wave changed her direction into something bigger, better and larger than ever before! Natalie redesigned her consultancy-model law firm with the aim of modernising and digitalising legal services. Supporting experienced and entry-level lawyers was important to her and felt that forging a path in an ever-changing and

July 25, 2022

All Episodes

When Tax and The Law Collide – Andrew Waddell – S5E38

Tax Lawyers for Law Firms? That’s right… this week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is chatting to Winslows Tax Law‘s Managing Director, Andrew Waddell. Andrew founded Winslow’s with one focus in mind. Winslows differs from other tax advisory firms because it focuses solely on providing tax support to fellow lawyers. Their tax lawyers have years of experience working in top city law firms and their mission is to combine this high level of technical expertise with their ethos of business commerciality!

July 18, 2022

All Episodes

Why Client Onboarding Software is Vital in Modern Day Law Firms – Michael Chasin – S5E36

Modern-day law firms, client onboarding, case management software… why is it vital? This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Michael Chasin, our sponsor, Clio‘s Strategic Advisor! Alongside working with Clio, Michael is the Co-Founder and VP of TRIO Partnerships at Nucleus. He was previously the General Manager of Clio Grow, Clio’s industry-leading client intake and legal CRM platform before becoming their Strategic Advisor more recently. Prior to joining Clio, Michael held the role of CEO at Lexicata, which he co-founded in 2014. As CEO,

July 4, 2022

All Episodes

Immigration Law: A Hot Topic – Skylar McKeith – S5E35

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is excited to welcomes Immigration Law Solicitor, Skylar McKeith (and yes, she is the daughter of I’m A Celeb contestant, Gillian McKeith)! Skylar McKeith graduated from BPP Law School in 2015 and completed her Legal Practice Course, with a distinction, at the University of Westminster. Skylar has experience as a Congressional Intern, at the US House of Representatives. She is a board member and spokesperson, liaising with government officials, including US Representatives and Senators. Skylar trained as

June 27, 2022

All Episodes

The Weightlifting Lawyer – Troy Atkin – S5EP28

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Trainee Solicitor, Troy Atkin… or The Weightlifting Lawyer as you may know him! Troy is currently in the first seat of his Training Contract and is based in the Commercial Department in the Portsmouth office of Biscoes Solicitors. Troy is due to qualify in March 2023. Alongside this (and given the name!), Troy is a national level powerlifter, taking 3rd place at the British Bench Competition, 2022 and 2021. Troy documents his fitness

May 9, 2022

All Episodes

The Power of Instagram for Mentoring Trainee and Aspiring Lawyers – Megan Hulme – S5E24

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Megan Hulme. Megan is a trainee solicitor at an international law firm based in London. She previously worked as a Paralegal at Mischon de Reya LLP and Armstrong Private Client Solicitors Ltd before securing her training contract at the tail end of 2020. Megan is the Founder of ‘It’s All Hearsay’ – a popular Instagram page that has grown by its thousands in just a year! Megan founded the Instagram page to

April 11, 2022