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Fertility in the Workplace Miniseries: How Can Law Firms Do Better?

The ‘Fertility in the Workplace’ Miniseries, featuring Natalie Sutherland and Somaya Ouazzani, delves into how fertility in the workplace can be addressed more openly and how law firms can do a better job at acknowledging the challenges faced around fertility. The series looks into tackling fertility issues as a lawyer, in addition to family planning and becoming parents. Natalie Sutherland is a Partner at Burgess Mee, a Family Law Firm and their first fertility officer. Natalie has experience handling surrogacy

March 9, 2022

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Fertility in the Workplace Miniseries: Why Do We Need to Acknowledge the Issue?

In the ‘Fertility in the Workplace’ Miniseries, featuring Natalie Sutherland and Somaya Ouazzani, we will delve into how fertility in the workplace can be addressed more openly and how law firms can do a better job at acknowledging the challenges faced around fertility. The series looks into tackling fertility issues as a lawyer, in addition to family planning and becoming parents. Natalie Sutherland is a Partner at Burgess Mee, a Family Law Firm and their first fertility officer. Natalie has

March 2, 2022

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Igniting a Practical Contracting Revolution – Laura Frederick – S5E18

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Laura Frederick. Laura is the Founder of ‘How to Contract’, helping lawyers and professionals draft and negotiate contracts. For 25 years, Laura has been helping clients with their business contracts and technology agreements. She has previously worked for Tesla, as part of their Legal Counsel and in 2019, Laura opened her own law firm, ‘Laura Frederick Law’. In this episode, we discuss the following: How the learning

February 28, 2022

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The Power of Social Media For In-House Lawyers and Why Personal Brand Is Not a Dirty Word – Mel Scott – S5E14

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Mel Scott. Mel is part of the senior legal counset at Megaport, a global technology company based in Australia. She’s an in house adviser to the Women Lawyers Association in Queensland, in addition to serving as a member association of corporate counsel National Conference Committee. She is now a passionate advocate for in house legal roles, and has her own amazing podcast called Counsel – a podcast for

January 31, 2022

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How to Be a Lawyer and Do It All – Hannah Beko – S5E11

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Hannah Beko. Hannah is a property partner at Gunnercooke LLP where she specialises in both commercial and personal property matters working for innovative investors and develops. Since 2016, Hannah has worked as a coach and trainer to the legal profession speaking out on areas such as mental health and happiness in law and now has a number of resources relating to this on her Authentically Speaking website. Hannah

January 10, 2022

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How to be an Award-Winning Leader in the Legal Industry – Chidi Onyeche – S5E3

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Chidi Onyeche. Chidi is currently an associate at Latham & Watkins working in the Project Development and Finance Practice. She is also a member of the firm’s Africa Practice. Chidi is also a non-executive director of the Making of Black Britain Project, a governor at Connaught School for girls and was previously a trustee of the Young Advisor Charity. Chidi is also the co-founder of an online platform

November 15, 2021

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How to Quit Big Law and Become a Business Owner – Laura Brunnen – S5E2

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Laura Brunnen. Laura is the founder and director of ‘The Legal Strategist Limited’ a B2B legal consulting and education business in which she brings expert ‘big business’ legal advice to new and growing businesses. In 2017, Laura became the first woman to lead the winning private equity team of the year at the British Legal Awards and in the same year founded ‘The 1973 Club’, a social network for

November 8, 2021

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Who is the President of the Law Society of England & Wales and How does it Help the Legal Profession? – I. Stephanie Boyce – S5E1

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, powered by Clio, our host Robert Hanna welcomes I. Stephanie Boyce. Stephanie is the 177th, the sixth female, the first black office holder, the first person of colour and the second in-house solicitor in almost fifty years to become president of the Law Society of England and Wales. Stephanie also holds a master of laws in public law and global governance from Kings College, University London. In addition to this, Stephanie has also

November 1, 2021

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How to Break into Entertainment Law – Mitra Ahouraian – S4E22

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Mitra Ahouraian. In 2011 Mitra founded her own law firm, Mitra Ahouraian Law. Based in Los Angeles, it’s a full-service corporate and entertainment law firm. Prior to this she worked as a legal counsel at MTV and Phoenix Books, as well as working at Munger Tolles & Olson. She’s had a highly impressive career, being awarded the ‘Super Lawyers Distinction’ four years in a row! Alongside her

August 16, 2021

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How to Stand Out & Succeed During Your Training Contract – Sophie Shaw – S4E19

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Sophie Shaw onto the show. In an episode which is perfect for aspiring solicitors, law students and current trainees, Sophie shares her first-hand insights and advice on succeeding during your training contract. Sophie currently works as a Restructuring and Insolvency Associate for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (a highly reputable Silver Circle US law firm). Prior to this, she worked in product marketing for Linklaters, which was a

July 26, 2021