Legally Speaking Podcast
The Legally Speaking Podcast, sponsored by Clio, aims to inspire and educate legal professionals. Hosted by Rob Hanna, a legal careers expert and LinkedIn Top Voice, it features interviews with lawyers, law firm leaders, legal tech pioneers, DEI champions, and even Netflix stars. Topics include legal innovation, career growth, AI, wellbeing, and redefining success. New episodes are released every Monday, with additional minisodes for quick enjoyment.
Episodes
Professional Training: Regional Edition - Simon Price - E03
Welcome back to our 2026 edition of the Professional Training miniseries. We have a brand new regional edition continuing on from the last conference we attended, but packed with even more highlights and insights. Filmed at Manchester Hall, these minisodes explore high performance leadership, career growth, innovation and what it takes to thrive in today’s legal world.In the final minisode of the
Can AI REALLY Pick a Fair Jury? What this Means for the Future of Law | Michael McCready | S10E41
"AI will not replace lawyers, but lawyers that use AI will replace lawyers who don't."On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, sponsored by Clio, I’m delighted to be joined by Michael McCready. Michael is the founder and managing partner of McCready Law, an experienced trial lawyer and a strong advocate for legal technology and innovation. In our discussion today, he explores how AI can
Professional Training: Regional Edition - Sally Hulston - E02
Welcome back to our 2026 edition of the Professional Training miniseries. We have a brand new regional edition continuing on from the last conference we attended, but packed with even more highlights and insights. Filmed at Manchester Hall, these minisodes explore high performance leadership, career growth, innovation and what it takes to thrive in today’s legal world.In this minisode, we talk to
Falling Out of Love With Law? The Hidden Legal Careers Every Lawyer Should Know - Samuel McGinty - S10E40
“The road less traveled is so much more interesting than that very traditional linear path that people lay out for you.” - Samuel McGintyOn today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, sponsored by Clio, I’m delighted to be speaking with Samuel McGinty. Samuel is the Director of Legal Services at the University of Nottingham, he shares a candid account of building a fulfilling, non-linear legal career across
LinkedIn Live: Navigating the SQE - Insights from Industry Experts Jake Schogger & James Richardson from Law Student Academy
Visit the Law Student Academy HereIn today’s episode, we dive deep into the complexities of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) with industry veterans Jake and James. Together, they bring a wealth of experience to the table, discussing how students can effectively prepare for the SQE and distinguish between quality and subpar educational resources.Understanding the SQEThe SQE is a challeng
Professional Training: Regional Edition - Nadine Stanton - E01
Welcome back to our 2026 edition of the Professional Training miniseries. We have a brand new regional edition continuing on from the last conference we attended, but packed with even more highlights and insights. Filmed at Manchester Hall, these minisodes explore high performance leadership, career growth, innovation and what it takes to thrive in today’s legal world.Today, returning guest Nadine
Law Firm Scaling in an AI Age: Broadfield Managing Partner John Hutchinson on Tech & Talent - S10E39
“Fundamentally, it’s about people — and it always is about people.” - John HutchinsonOn today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by John Hutchinson. John is the managing partner of Broadfield UK, helping build a fast-growing international law firm around technology, client service, and pragmatic pricing. With a background in corporate law, private equity, and law-firm leadershi
Will AI Fuel the Rise of Independent Lawyers? - Kenzo Onumonu - S10E38
“You’re now responsible for your own trajectory.” - Kenzo Onumonu On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be speaking with Kenzo Onumonu.Kenzo Onumonu is the founder and CEO of Correm, a platform that connects experienced independent lawyers with growing companies seeking flexible senior legal support. After training at Bird & Bird and working in-house at fast-paced businesses in
From Working-Class Beginnings to a Top 50 Law Firm: Chloe Lake on Breaking Barriers in Law - S10E37
“Your circumstances don’t have to define where you ultimately end up.” - Chloe Lake.On today’s episode, I’m delighted to be speaking with Chloe Lake. Chloe is a solicitor specialising in residential development at Gateley Legal, advising on land acquisitions and development projects. She studied Law at De Montfort University after transferring from the University of Leicester, with a placement yea
Storytelling for Lawyers: Why It Matters More in the Age of AI - André Noël Chaker - S10E36
The biggest gift that we can give to people in the age of AI is how do we make them better humans.” - André Noël ChakerOn today’s episode, I’m delighted to be speaking to Andre Noël Chaker.Andre is an entrepreneur, internationally recognised keynote speaker, author and communication expert who brings together law, business, technology and leadership. Originally from Canada and now based in Finland
How Supermergers Revolutionise the Future of Law with Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Ian Bagshaw - S10E35
“Always work on making people the best version of themselves and giving them the power to drive their own career.” - Ian BagshawOn today’s episode, I’m delighted to have Ian Bagshaw from Ashurst Perkins Coie on the Legally Speaking Podcast.Ian Bagshaw is a commercially minded legal leader whose career has been shaped by adaptability, entrepreneurial instinct and a belief that judgment matters more
Menopause at Work: How Leaders Can Support Women & Build Better Workplaces - Dr Lucy Mather - S10E34
Season 10 Episode 35“The organisations that will thrive in 2027 will not be the ones with the most policies. They’ll be the ones that read them or act on them.” - Dr Lucy MatherOn today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Lucy Mather. She is a GP, women’s health specialist, and menopause expert with more than 20 years of experience. She is the founder of Jaya Life, a women’s hormone
From Hackney to High Court: How Equality by Design Builds a Diverse Future - Elaine Banton - S10E33
"If you can see me, you can be me." - Elaine BantonWhat happens when a barrister who grew up on a Hackney council estate helps shape the future of equality, human rights, and AI? Elaine Banton from Doughty Street Chambers reveals why the law can no longer afford to be reactive and why fairness has to be built into systems from the start. Something that stood out most to me in this conver
Why Watson's Daily Commercial Awareness Separates Great Lawyers from the Good: Peter Watson - S10E32
"They will be the ones who see the trends just before everyone else does." - Peter WatsonCommercial awareness is one of the most requested skills in law, finance and consulting. Yet too many people mistake it for simply reading the news. In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast sponsored by Clio, I am joined by Peter Watson, CEO of Watson's Daily. Peter draws on 13 years in st
From Tinder to Legal AI: How Ruben Miessen’s LEGALFLY Reinvents In-House Legal Teams - S10E31
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Ruben Miessen.Ruben is the CEO and Co-Founder of LEGALFLY, a European enterprise legal AI company, building a secure, governed legal operating system for in-house teams in regulated industries. Before founding LEGALFLY, Ruben worked as a senior product manager at Tinder, where he led initiatives and built a team that would later b
LegalTechTalk 2026 Bonus Reel: Marisa Borsboom's Exciting New Announcement
In this special live recording from the Legally Speaking Podcast at LegalTechTalk 2026, Rob speaks with Marisa Monteiro Borsboom about AI2L’s new WAI2L initiative and the importance of building community and support across regions and areas of expertise. The conversation centres on collaboration, allyship and creating visibility for different organisations and communities, while also highlighting
How Olliers Solicitors Quadrupled Turnover by Rethinking Criminal Law - Matthew Claughton - S10E30
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Matthew Claughton.Matthew is the Managing Director of Olliers Solicitors, one of the UK’s leading criminal defence firms. Since taking full control of the business in 2018, he has helped steer Olliers through a major period of growth, quadrupling turnover, strengthening its reputation in privately funded criminal defence, and buil
LegalTechTalk 2026: AI for Good: Legal Innovation with Real Impact - Monika Koestner - E16
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
Premier League to Legal Pioneer: How Neil Heaney Turned a Legal Disaster into a Global Goal - S10E29
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Neil Heaney.Neil is the CEO and founder of Judicare Law International, a specialist UK law firm focused on international legal matters. He founded the business after being frustrated by the quality of legal advice he received when he himself purchased property abroad. Today, Judicare handles matters across Europe, Asia, Africa and
LegalTechTalk 2026: The Talent Behind Legal Growth - David Woolstencroft - E15
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
LegalTechTalk 2026: Why Legal Design Belongs in Legal Tech - Mia Ihamuotila - E14
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
LegalTechTalk 2026: The World’s First B Corp eDiscovery Provider? - James Macgregor - E13
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
Skill Over Salary | Fighting Bullies: The Case for a Career in Plaintiffs' Law - Bill Reid - S10E28
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Bill Reid. Bill is the senior founding partner of Reid Collins, a former federal prosecutor, a two-time Benchmark Litigation U.S. Plaintiff Litigator of the Year, an adjunct professor atthe University of Texas School of Law, and the author of Fighting Bullies: The Case for a Career in Plaintiffs’ Law. Over the course of his career
LegalTechTalk 2026: How In-House Teams are Adopting Legal Tech Globally - Manuel Mesquita - E12
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
LegalTechTalk 2026: What Global Legal Tech Can Teach the Profession - Albert Ferré - E11
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
LegalTechTalk 2026: AI Governance, eDiscovery & the Future of Digital Trust - Jeffrey Shapiro - E10
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
Patrick McCann: Authentic Leadership, Social Mobility & Building the Law Firm of the Future - S10E27
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Patrick McCann.Patrick is the Chief Executive of the City of London Law Society, representing more than 21,000 solicitors and some of the largest law firms in the world. With more than 30 years of experience across legal practice, learning, development and talent strategy, Patrick has become one of the most influential voices shap
LegalTechTalk 2026: Why the Best Legal Tech Demo is Rarely the Best Decision - Matthew Letts - E09
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
LegalTechTalk 2026: The Lawyer of 2030: Risk, AI & Human Judgment - James Smither - E08
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
LegalTechTalk 2026: Building Legal Tech for the World’s Top Law Firms - Fergus Plant - E07
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
CILEX to New York Bar: How InHouseW’s Madeleine Weber is Helping Law Students Pass the SQE - S10E26
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Madeleine Weber. Madeleine is Senior Counsel, EMEA at Sitetracker. She has had an unconventional route into the legal profession, studying-CILEx, New York Bar, QLTS and SQE2. Madeleine also runs inhousew, an education platform helping aspiring solicitors prepare for SQE2 through different resources. She is committed to supporting
LegalTechTalk 2026: Legal Careers, Networking and the Future Lawyer - Oliver Haddock - E06
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
LegalTechTalk 2026: Privacy, AI and the New Legal Engineer - Ben Martin - E05
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
LegalTechTalk 2026: The Rise of the Legal Tech Creator - Holly Cope - E04
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
Winning Cases with Wexler AI: Gregory Mostyn on Why The Future of Litigation Starts Here - S10E25
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Gregory Mostyn. Gregory is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wexler. Wexler offers advanced AI-driven solutions for eDiscovery, document review and litigation services. With clients including Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and Burges Salmon, Wexler is ‘on a mission to solve the most complex cases.So why should you be list
LegalTechTalk 2026: Why Legal Needs More Entrepreneurs - Sahar Farooqi - E03
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
LegalTechTalk 2026: The Future Laywer Isn’t Who You Think It Is - Henry Nelson-Case - E02
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
LegalTechTalk 2026: Inside the Event and What the Future of Legal Looks Like - Merlin Beyts - E01
What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time.
You Never Know Where Clients Will Find You: How Colleen Joyce Pioneered Lawyer.com - S10E24
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Colleen Joyce. Colleen is the CEO of Lawyer.com. She has experience hosting marketing courses for lawyers and helping launch new products. Colleen started her entrepreneurial journey at Popstar.com, a trusted celebrity online resource. Colleen is also the Founder of the Lawyer Growth Summit.So why should you be listening in? You c
DJ Justice: Laurence Lieberman on Legal Careers, Music & Why Lawyers Should Be More Human - S10E23
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Laurence Lieberman.Laurence is a Partner in the London office of Pillsbury, where he specialises in complex, high-value and often cross-border business disputes, resolved through court litigation and international arbitration. He has more than 25 years of experience, with deep expertise across technology, life sciences and financi
Why Culture Beats Prestige: Deborah Carrillo on Big Law, Legal Leadership & Menlo Ventures - S10E22
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Deborah Carrillo. Deborah is the General Counsel, Partner at Menlo Ventures. After studying Maths at Stanford University, she went on to complete her JD at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. Deborah was a Corporate Attorney at Pillsbury before joining Menlo as General Counsel in 2020. She has been a strategic a
The Modern Litigator & Arbitrator: Top Legal Careers Advice from 3 Experts - A LIDW Special - S10E21
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m joined by three fantastic guests from the world of disputes. First, Loukas Mistelis, International Arbitration Partner at Clyde & Co, Professor of Transnational Commercial Law and Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London and Co-Chair of London International Disputes Week. Next, returning guest Henrietta (Hetti) Jackson-Stops, mediator, Partner of
Legally On The Move: The Lawyers Retreat is Back in Ibiza 2026 - Kate Burt & Kirsty Pappin - E06
Welcome to Legally on the Move, the Lawyers Retreat Ibiza 2026, a special legally speaking podcast mini series sponsored by Clio. We're back here in Ibiza as the official media partner for the Lawyers Retreat. And if last year taught me anything, it's this, when you get the right people in the right environment, good conversations quickly turn into real opportunities. Across this series, w
Legally On The Move: The Lawyers Retreat is Back in Ibiza 2026 - Kim Simmonds - E05
Welcome to Legally on the Move, the Lawyers Retreat Ibiza 2026, a special legally speaking podcast mini series sponsored by Clio. We're back here in Ibiza as the official media partner for the Lawyers Retreat. And if last year taught me anything, it's this, when you get the right people in the right environment, good conversations quickly turn into real opportunities. Across this series, w
The Junior Work Is Going: Roch Glowacki on AI, Making Partner & Legal Careers Strategy - S10E20
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Roch Glowacki. Roch is a Partner in the Digital, Commerce and Creative Team at Lewis Silkin. He specialises in AI, emerging technologies, software solutions, digital media and e-commerce issues. Recognised as Key Lawyer in Legal 500 in AI, Commercial Contracts and TMT, Roch is passionate about the evolving regulatory landscape of b
Legally On The Move: The Lawyers Retreat is Back in Ibiza 2026 - Gretchen Lennon - E04
Welcome to Legally on the Move, the Lawyers Retreat Ibiza 2026, a special legally speaking podcast mini series sponsored by Clio. We're back here in Ibiza as the official media partner for the Lawyers Retreat. And if last year taught me anything, it's this, when you get the right people in the right environment, good conversations quickly turn into real opportunities. Across this series, w
Legally On The Move: The Lawyers Retreat is Back in Ibiza 2026 - Trevor Sterling - E03
Welcome to Legally on the Move, the Lawyers Retreat Ibiza 2026, a special legally speaking podcast mini series sponsored by Clio. We're back here in Ibiza as the official media partner for the Lawyers Retreat. And if last year taught me anything, it's this, when you get the right people in the right environment, good conversations quickly turn into real opportunities. Across this series, w
From Selling Out Tours with Tom Jones to Thriving at One Essex Court: Sam Grimley’s Journey - S10E19
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Sam Grimley. Sam is a Barrister at One Essex Court. He specialises in commercial, competition and intellectual property litigation and has appeared in disputes before the High Court, IPEC and UKIPO. Before pursuing a career at the Bar, Sam worked with artists including Sir Tom Jones, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J. So why should you be li
Legally On The Move: The Lawyers Retreat is Back in Ibiza 2026 - Ryan Hopkins - E02
Welcome to Legally on the Move, the Lawyers Retreat Ibiza 2026, a special legally speaking podcast mini series sponsored by Clio. We're back here in Ibiza as the official media partner for the Lawyers Retreat. And if last year taught me anything, it's this, when you get the right people in the right environment, good conversations quickly turn into real opportunities. Across this series, w
Legally On The Move: The Lawyers Retreat is Back in Ibiza 2026 - Special Poolside Panel - E01
Welcome to Legally on the Move, the Lawyers Retreat Ibiza 2026, a special legally speaking podcast mini series sponsored by Clio. We're back here in Ibiza as the official media partner for the Lawyers Retreat. And if last year taught me anything, it's this, when you get the right people in the right environment, good conversations quickly turn into real opportunities. Across this series, w
Brilliant Thinking: Why Lawyers Must See AI as an Opportunity, Not a Threat - Felix Riley - S10E18
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Felix Riley. Felix is a Business/Moonshot Strategist, passionate about helping organisations take a creative approach to problem-solving and growth. He has a wealth of experience as a comedy writer, Global Executive at an NYSE-listed brokerage, and is the author of two best-selling Penguin novels,‘The Set Up’ and ‘The Inside Job’.
Big Law to Career Builder: Bridging the Gap with Imani Maatuka’s Ultimate Career Playbook - S10E17
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Imani Maatuka. Imani is a Managing Partnerof the Dallas Office at Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC.She is also the Co-Founder of the Bridging the Gap Scholarship, supporting minority students pursuing a career in corporate law. Recognised among Top 40 Under 40 attorneys, Imani has built a demanding legal career while leading purpose-driv
The Law VS AI Slop: How Spellbook Helps Lawyers Win With Co-Founder & CRO Daniel DiMaria - S10E16
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Daniel DiMaria. Daniel is the Co-Founder and CRO at Spellbook. As a lawyer, he helped build the legal AI tool now used by 4,000 corporate lawyers and law firms. Daniel, having worked in the legal industry firsthand, is passionate about driving the goal of making lawyers’ working lives easier and more enjoyable through technology.So
Flexing the Future: How AI, Access & Alternative Paths Change Legal Careers - Kate Gaskell - S10E15
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Kate Gaskell. Kate is the CEO of Flex Legal. She was previously an Associate at Allen & Overy, and has more than 20 years of experience in the legal profession. Kate was the Director of Transformation at LexisNexis UK and is now an Advisory Board Member for qLegal. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Kate di
From Hollywood to Big Law: 8-Figure Founder Nick Abrahams on AI and the Future of Law - S10E14
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Nick Abrahams. Nick is an AI Pioneer and Business Futurist, creating the world’s first AI-enabled privacy chatbot. He is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded Lawpath, an AI-powered legal services platform. Nick spent 25 years in partnership at Norton Rose Fulbright and is now dedicated to working with law firms and in-house tea
What If Legal AI Isn’t The Issue at Al, But the Fact That It Doesn’t Know Your Matter Well Enough?
In this Legally Speaking Podcast episode, Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence from Clio discusses the current state and future of AI in the legal profession, emphasising workflow integration, transparency, and the transformative potential of agentic AI for law firms.KeywordsAI in legal, legal technology, Clio, legal AI, workflow automation, agentic AI, legal innovation, legal practice management, le
Legally on the Move: Professional Training - Ian Noble - E05
Welcome to the fifth and final episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training in 2026. This was our brand new miniseries which explored what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. In the last minisode of this series, Rob interviews Ian Noble, an account executive at Clio EMEA, discussing the importance of clari
Data-Driven Law: Scale Faster and Deliver Smarter with YPOG’s Iain Cockburn & Ben Williams - S10E13
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Ben Williams and Iain Cockburn. Ben and Iain are both Founding Partners of YPOG’s (You + Partners of Gamechangers) new UK team. This is one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech-focused law firms.Ben, a former partner at Withers Tech, is an IP, IT and data protection specialist. He has experience advising high-growth, IP-driven clients
Legally on the Move: Professional Training - Susan Glenholme - E04
Welcome to the fourth episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training, our brand new miniseries which explores what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. In today’s minisode, Susan Glenholme, Managing Partner at Debenhams Ottaway, shares insights on the importance of culture, belonging, and psychological safety
Legally on the Move: Professional Training - James Jorgensen - E03
Welcome to the third episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training, our brand new miniseries which explores what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. In this minisode, James Jorgensen, the Head of Professional Liability at HDI Global, discusses the intricacies of high-performing teams in the legal sector. Ja
The Legal Rebel Who Took on Big Law & Built a Dynamic Litigation Powerhouse - James Oldnall - S10E12
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by James Oldnall. James is the Managing Partner of Milberg and is a commercial litigator. He has experience in disputes in financial markets, private equity, data protection and fraud. James has worked on many UK high-profile commercial disputes, appearing in the national press. In 2016, he had 2 cases named in ‘The Lawyer’s Top 20 Ca
Is Partnership Still a Job for Life in Law? Simon Marshall on the Hard Truth Facing Law Firms
Is partnership still a job for life in law?In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast sponsored by Clio, Rob Hanna sits down with Simon Marshall, Founder of TBD Marketing, for a timely conversation on what senior lawyers are really thinking about partnership, loyalty, recognition, succession and growth in today’s legal market.For years, the private practice career story felt clear. Associates
Legally on the Move: Professional Training - Peter Riddleston - E02
Welcome to the second episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training, our brand new miniseries which explores what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. On today’s minisode, Peter Riddleston discusses the importance of high performance, which is often measured by revenue and utilisation. He focuses on the sign
Legally on the Move: Professional Training - Nadine Stanton - E01
Welcome to the first episode of Legally on the Move: Professional Training, our brand new miniseries which explores what makes high-performing teams in law, focusing on leadership, communication, resilience, trust, and psychological safety. In this episode, Nadine Stanton, CEO of Professional Training Limited, discusses the importance of having a central theme for conferences and involving speaker
Answering 1 Powerful Question with The Jurist: How Ahmed Elnaggar Reinvented Legal Growth - S10E11
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Ahmed Elnaggar. Ahmed is the Founder and Managing Partner at Elnaggar & Partners. He has over a decade’s experience in Corporate Structures, Succession Planning and Trust Services. Ahmed has expertise dealing with clients worldwide, including Bahrain, Qatar, Mauritius and Switzerland. Ahmed is also the proud Founder and Preside
George Hannah: The Brand-Building Solicitor Apprentice Preparing Tomorrow’s Lawyers with AI - S10E10
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by George Hannah. George is a Solicitor Apprentice at a law firm in London. He joined the firm after completing his A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Economics. George is currently sitting in the Immigration Department and is a member of the Immigration Practitioners’ Legal Association. He is also the Founder and Editor of Best Pract
Why We’re Entering an Era Where AI Helps Lawyers Instead of Replacing Them - Wendy Jephson - S10E09
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Wendy Jephson. Wendy is the CEO and co-founder of Let's Think. She is a dual qualified lawyer, business psychologist and serial tech entrepreneur.Wendy co-founded a fintech using behavioral science to detect financial crime, which was acquired by NASDAQ in 2017. She created and led NASDAQ's research and ideation function, d
Is Your Voice Sabotaging Your Career? 3 Vocal Traits That Inspire Authenticity - David Pope - S10E08
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by David Pope. David is an Executive Voice Coach, based in Hong Kong. He runs CPD-accredited communication skills workshops and 1-on-1 coaching sessions. With over 30 years of experience, David has worked with thousands of legal professionals globally in Magic Circle, US and local firms. He has coached legal professionals in Hong Kong
From Ordinary to Unstoppable: 3 Principles Driving a 30-Year Legal Career - Philip Fornaro - S10E07
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Philip Fornaro. Phil is the Managing Attorney of Fornaro Law. He is also the host of Light Bulb Moments, talking to leaders, entrepreneurs and creatives about ideas sparking change. Philip is passionate about the Outside General Counsel model and how it is transforming legal services into a true business partnership.So why should y
Why Focusing On Outcomes and Not Just Technicalities Will Save Your Deals - Björn Benckert - S10E06
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Björn Benckert. Björn is the Founder and Managing Partner of Avery Law. He is a corporate lawyer, specialising in M&A transactions. Björn trained at Norton Rose Fulbright and worked at Dewy & LeBoeuf LLP, before founding Avery Law in 2012. Björn built the firm to “provide the kind of clear, strategic and practical legal sup
Why Choosing an Employee-Owned Model Saves Law Firms - Jonathan Wearing & Richard Coulthard - S10E05
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Jonathan Wearing and Richard Coulthard.Jonathan is the Managing Director of Ison Harrison. A personal injury solicitor, Jonathan, has helped the firm grow in size, strength, and profile. He has transformed the firm into one of the first law firms in the country to become an exclusively Employee Owned Business in 2022.Richard is the
The One Thing Employers Miss About Social Media Monitoring & Why It Matters - Lloyd Clarke - S10E04
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Lloyd Clarke. Lloyd is a Partner and the Head of Employment & Business Disputes at Attwells Solicitors. He has wide-ranging experience across property, employment and business law. Lloyd is known for his practical, down-to-earth approach with clients. He is passionate about how changes in property and employment law are affecti
Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices - Deborah Farone - S10E03
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Deborah Farone. Deborah is an internationally recognised marketing strategist and CEO of Farone Advisors LLC. She advises leading law firms, professional services organisations and executives in Europe, Asia and the US on business development and leadership strategy. Deborah has lectured at top universities, including Cornell Law a
Crafting Careers: The Art of Workplace Design & Why it Demands Revolution - Niki Avraam - S10E02
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Niki Avraam. Niki is an employment lawyer and law firm founder. She is also the Head of WORKWELL Europe, leading the transformation of workplace culture across the UK and Europe. With 2 decades’ expertise in law, leadership and culture change, Niki is passionate about preparing people for the future of work. Niki’s mission goes bey
Mark Evans of The Law Society of England and Wales on Justice, Legaltech & Wellbeing - S10E01
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Mark Evans. Mark is the president of the Law Society of England and Wales. He is the 181st president, and has more than 28 years of experience in residential, commercial and agricultural property transactions and succession planning. Mark's presidential themes include a professional Fit for the Future, championing our members a
Special Edition: The Best of Season 9 – Highlights from the Top 10 Episodes - S9E44
Welcome back and thank you for being part of the Legally Speaking podcast journey. We appreciate your listening, sharing, showing up, and for sticking with us as this podcast packed its bags and traveled the world. From Dubai to Ibiza, from the Festival of Entrepreneurs to Mercedes world, all the way through to ClioCon 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. You joined us with every step of the way, and th
Redefining Legal Careers: Brett Colvin on Building Goodlawyer & the Rise of Fractional Law - S9E43
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Brett Colvin. Brett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Goodlawyer, branded Canada’s most trusted in-house counsel network, Goodlawyer provides cost-effective in-house legal solutions. Goodlawyer has helped over 5,000 businesses and they are just at the start of their venture. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Br
How Technology Reshapes Law: Practical Guidance from Clio’s Solutions Champion Damien Riehl - S9E42
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Damien Riehl. Damien is a lawyer with experience in litigation, counselling businesses, handling cybersecurity crises and managing intellectual property matters. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, startups and nonprofits. He is also the Solutions Champion at Clio. As a technologist, Damien has spent more than a decade de
How to Successfully Make New Boundaries in Law: Marco Imperiale's Formula and Philosophy - S9E41
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Marco Imperiale. Marco is the Founder and Managing Director of Better Ipsum. He graduated with a Master’s from Harvard Law School in 2016. Marco was an entertainment and copyright lawyer, before becoming the Head of Innovation of a leading Italian law firm. Marco now sits as the President of the Wellbeing Committee. So why shou
Fair Use in the Copyright Crosshairs: What’s Next for Both
Today’s Legally Speaking Podcast ™️ Live, sponsored by Clio, with Andrew Berger was a masterclass in where copyright law is heading and what’s now at stake for creators, technologists and the courts. Here are a few highlights:🔴 Why courts can’t agree on copyright’s purpose in the AI era🔴 How the four-factor fair use test is under unprecedented pressure🔴 The real significance of the $1.5B Anthropic
