Legally Speaking Podcast

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

November 01, 2021 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

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 recently be...

How to Boost Your Commercial Awareness and Ace Your Law Firm Applications - Jake Schogger - S4E24

August 30, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

In our grand finale of Season 4 of the podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Jake Schogger onto the show. Jake is the Founder of the Commercial Law Academy, which is a comprehensive e-learning platform for lawyers. He's also the Founder and CEO of the City Career Series, a publishing firm for titles aimed at ambitious young people seeking a variety of careers in the City. Before these ventures, Jake was a lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, a magic circle firm. In between his publ...

How to Upgrade Your Firm's Digital Marketing Strategy - Dennis Yu - S4E23

August 23, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Dennis Yu onto the show. In an episode ideal for legal professionals with marketing responsibilities, Dennis explains how law firms can upgrade the productivity of their online advertising and content strategy. It's an important topic, with spend often misused on ineffective ads and poorly performing content. Dennis is the CEO of BlitzMetrics, a digital marketing training firm which partners with schools to train y...

How to Break into Entertainment Law - Mitra Ahouraian - S4E22

August 16, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

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 role, she's also a dedica...

The Power of Podcasting to Boost Your Legal Business - Tony D'Urso - S4E21

August 09, 2021 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Tony D'Urso onto the show, in an episode perfect for legal entrepreneurs looking to boost their marketing game! Tony is a top entrepreneur, author, celebrity podcaster and marketing expert. In his career working in real estate, insurance and technology he's helped raise millions of dollars in funding and scaled start-ups across the US. His business podcast, 'The Tony D'Urso Show', has achieved 10 million downloads,...

Personal Injury Lawyer by Day, Memelord by Night - Siavash Khazamipour - S4E20

August 02, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Siavash Khazamipour. Siavash is a personal injury lawyer at McComb Witten Personal Injury Lawyers and is based in Vancouver, Canada. He's worked at the firm for six years, navigating a variety of cases in the unique legal jurisdiction of British Columbia. At the University of Toronto, he was the youngest ever Chair of the Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights society, representing refugees on a pro bono ba...

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

July 26, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Sophie Shaw onto the show. In this 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 Lin...

How to Grow an Innovative & Inclusive Law Firm in 2021 - Vanessa Challess - Tiger Law - S4E18

July 19, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is joined by Vanessa Challess. Vanessa is the Founder and Director of Tiger Law. She's also the Founder of Tiger HR and Tiger Bytez. The firm was founded on the principles of prioritising clients' interests, championing diversity and inclusion, and forcing the legal profession to embrace the future. Based in Kent, the firm covers a range of practice areas; including company law, property law, family law and IP work. She set...

Life as a Telecoms Lawyer - Daniel Preiskel - S4E17

July 12, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this week's episode, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Daniel Prieskel onto the show. Daniel and his brother Ronnie co-founded Preiskel & Co, a boutique telecommunications law firm based in London. Daniel has been named as just one of 7 Telecoms Global Thought Leaders by WhosWhoLegal, and is particularly well regarded for his commercial and regulatory expertise in the sector. Over the last 20 years, he's advised MNOs, MVNOs, resellers, telephony providers, IoT manufacturers, data centre fi...

Law Life Balance: Prioritising Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Industry - Caitlin McFee - S4E16

July 05, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Caitlin McFee onto the show. Caitlin is a Pro Bono Associate and the Founder of Law Life Balance, a mental health and wellbeing platform for lawyers. After facing her own struggles whilst doing her training contract at a Magic Circle firm, she set up the project to drive forward positive cultural change in the industry. In addition, she's also a Project Lead at the Association of Mental Health Providers. She recen...

Season 4: Episode 16 - Law Life Balance: Prioritising Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Industry - Caitlin McFee

July 05, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Caitlin McFee onto the show. Caitlin is a Pro Bono Associate and the Founder of Law Life Balance, a mental health and wellbeing platform for lawyers. After facing her own struggles whilst doing her training contract at a Magic Circle firm, she set up the project to drive forward positive cultural change in the industry. In addition, she's also a Project Lead at the Association of Mental Health Providers. She recen...

Season 4: Episode 15 - Mastering Legal Marketing - Patricia Baxter

June 28, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomed Patricia Baxter onto the show. Patricia is a Managing Partner at Morgan & Akins, where she handles general litigation cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is also the creator of the '60 Days To Clarity' legal philosophy and framework. As well as being mentioned on the podcast, she also expands on the concept via her YouTube channel ('The Legal Navigator' channel) and in her book, entitled 'The 25 Factors That I...

Mastering Legal Marketing - Patricia Baxter - S4E15

June 28, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomed Patricia Baxter onto the show. Patricia is a Managing Partner at Morgan & Akins, where she handles general litigation cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is also the creator of the '60 Days To Clarity' legal philosophy and framework. As well as being mentioned on the podcast, she also expands on the concept via her YouTube channel ('The Legal Navigator' channel) and in her book, entitled 'The 25 Factors That I...

Why Legal Tech is So Important - Maya Markovich - S4E14

June 21, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Maya Markovich. Maya is the Chief Growth Officer for NextLaw Labs, which is striving to reinvent law with technology. Part of the Dentons ecosystem, NextLaw invests and partners with legal tech startups to encourage the adoption and development of new workflow solutions in the industry. It acts as a primary resource for Dentons to explore new legal tech ideas and revenue streams, helping the world's largest law f...

Season 4: Episode 14 - Why Legal Tech is So Important - Maya Markovich

June 21, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Maya Markovich. Maya is the Chief Growth Officer for NextLaw Labs, which is striving to reinvent law with technology. Part of the Dentons ecosystem, NextLaw invests and partners with legal tech startups to encourage the adoption and development of new workflow solutions in the industry. It acts as a primary resource for Dentons to explore new legal tech ideas and revenue streams, helping the world's largest law f...

From Suburban Solicitor to US Law Firm Partner - Rod Freeman - S4E13

June 14, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Rod Freeman. Rod is an international products lawyer and Partner at Cooley LLP, and has been described as "one of the top product liability and product regulatory experts worldwide." Previously the Head of Global Product Liability and Product Safety at Hogan Lovells, he's now focused on redefining the space at Cooley by finding creative and practical commercial solutions for the firm's clients. Rod is listed in th...

Season 4: Episode 13 - From Suburban Solicitor to US Law Firm Partner - Rod Freeman

June 14, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Rod Freeman. Rod is an international products lawyer and Partner at Cooley LLP, and has been described as "one of the top product liability and product regulatory experts worldwide." Previously the Head of Global Product Liability and Product Safety at Hogan Lovells, he's now focused on redefining the space at Cooley by finding creative and practical commercial solutions for the firm's clients. Rod is listed in th...

Season 4: Episode 12 - The Secrets Behind Durham Law School's Success - Thom Brooks

June 07, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Thom Brooks. Thom is an award-winning author, columnist, policy advisor, academic and public speaker. He currently serves as Dean of Durham Law School, one of the UK's most prestigious undergraduate law departments. At Durham, he's led the biggest expansion in the schools's 50 year history, doubling the academic staff count from 42 to 75. Using data-driven US-style management techniques, he's shaken up the depart...

The Secrets Behind Durham Law School's Success - Thom Brooks - S4E12

June 07, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Thom Brooks. Thom is an award-winning author, columnist, policy advisor, academic and public speaker. He currently serves as Dean of Durham Law School, one of the UK's most prestigious undergraduate law departments. At Durham, he's led the biggest expansion in the schools's 50 year history, doubling the academic staff count from 42 to 75. Using data-driven US-style management techniques, he's shaken up the depart...

The Powerful Role of Religion in Family Law - Jacqueline Harounian - S4E11

May 31, 2021 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Jacqueline Harounian. Jackie is an influential New York divorce attorney and mediator, working as a Partner at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates. With degrees in both law and behavioural forensic psychology, she's worked in family law for over 25 years. She's won numerous awards for her work, and has worked on multiple cases involving issues like domestic violence, substance abuse, high net worth asset disputes,...

Season 4: Episode 11 - The Powerful Role of Religion in Family Law - Jacqueline Harounian

May 31, 2021 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Jacqueline Harounian. Jackie is an influential New York divorce attorney and mediator, working as a Partner at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates. With degrees in both law and behavioural forensic psychology, she's worked in family law for over 25 years. She's won numerous awards for her work, and has worked on multiple cases involving issues like domestic violence, substance abuse, high net worth asset disputes,...

The Powerful Role of Religion in Family Law - Jacqueline Harounian - S4E11

May 31, 2021 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Jacqueline Harounian. Jackie is an influential New York divorce attorney and mediator, working as a Partner at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates. With degrees in both law and behavioural forensic psychology, she's worked in family law for over 25 years. She's won numerous awards for her work, and has worked on multiple cases involving issues like domestic violence, substance abuse, high net worth asset disputes,...

How to Succeed in IP Law - Francesca Witzburg - S4E10

May 24, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Francesca Witzburg. Francesca is a top Intellectual Property lawyer and Partner at Loza & Loza LLP. Prior to this she was a Managing Associate at Dentons. She's also worked in-house and has advised an array of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on intellectual property law. In 2020 she was recognised in the 'Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch' list and the 'Super Lawyers: Rising Stars 2017-2020' ranking. ...

Season 4: Episode 10 - How to Succeed in IP Law - Francesca Witzburg

May 24, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Francesca Witzburg. Francesca is a top Intellectual Property lawyer and Partner at Loza & Loza LLP. Prior to this she was a Managing Associate at Dentons. She's also worked in-house and has advised an array of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on intellectual property law. In 2020 she was recognised in the 'Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch' list and the 'Super Lawyers: Rising Stars 2017-2020' ranking. ...

Season 4: Episode 9 - Why You Should Work as an In-House Lawyer - Emma Lilley

May 17, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Emma Lilley, an accomplished in-house solicitor and legal influencer. Emma is currently the Sole Legal Counsel at SD Worx, and previously worked in-house for Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and WEX Europe Services. She is widely known in the industry thanks to her popular @inhousepotter Instagram account, which provides tips to aspiring and practicing in-house solicitors around the world (she currently has over 7,...

Why You Should Work as an In-House Lawyer - Emma Lilley - S4E9

May 17, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Emma Lilley, an accomplished in-house solicitor and legal influencer. Emma is currently the Sole Legal Counsel at SD Worx, and previously worked in-house for Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and WEX Europe Services. She is widely known in the industry thanks to her popular @inhousepotter Instagram account, which provides tips to aspiring and practicing in-house solicitors around the world (she currently has over 7,...

Why Tiger King is Fake - With Carole Baskin - S4E8

May 10, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this week's episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomed the one and only Carole Baskin onto the show. As well as being a star of the hit Netflix show, 'Tiger King', she's a big cats rights activist and CEO of Big Cat Rescue (a non-profit tiger sanctuary in Florida). Carole is also the CEO of the International Tiger Coalition and a social media influencer. Additionally, she appeared in a recent Louis Theroux documentary, on the US version of 'Dancing with the ...

Season 4: Episode 8 - Why Tiger King is Fake - With Carole Baskin

May 10, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this week's episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomed the one and only Carole Baskin onto the show. As well as being a star of the hit Netflix show, 'Tiger King', she's a big cats rights activist and CEO of Big Cat Rescue (a non-profit tiger sanctuary in Florida). Carole is also the CEO of the International Tiger Coalition and a social media influencer. Additionally, she appeared in a recent Louis Theroux documentary, on the US version of 'Dancing with the ...

Life as a Catastrophic and Brain Injury Lawyer - Tina Odjaghian - S4E7

May 03, 2021 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, Robert Hanna speaks to Tina Odjaghian. Tina is a US-based attorney who runs Odjaghian Law Group, which specialises in workers' compensation litigation, with an emphasis on brain injury related litigation and industrial catastrophic injuries. The firm has seen strong recent growth, and now employs a robust team of 4 attorneys. Tina is not just any attorney, she's been named as a 'Super Lawyer' by the Super Lawyers Magazine in 2016, 2017, 2018, 20...

Series 4: Episode 7 - Life as a Catastrophic and Brain Injury Lawyer - Tina Odjaghian

May 03, 2021 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, Robert Hanna speaks to Tina Odjaghian. Tina is a US-based attorney who runs Odjaghian Law Group, which specialises in workers' compensation litigation, with an emphasis on brain injury related litigation and industrial catastrophic injuries. The firm has seen strong recent growth, and now employs a robust team of 4 attorneys. Tina is not just any attorney, she's been named as a 'Super Lawyer' by the Super Lawyers Magazine in 2016, 2017, 2018, 20...

Season 4: Episode 6 - How to Deal with a Cannabis Stop and Search in the US - Pot Brothers at Law

April 26, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Marc Wasserman. Marc is an attorney, filmmaker, actor and campaigner against cannabis prohibition in the United States. Based in California, Marc has been an attorney for 24 years, running a practice specialising in criminal defence, family law and more. Marc is well-known for his practice Pot Brothers at Law. He's also a major Instagram influencer, and runs the @pot_brothers_at_law account with his brother (which ...

How to Deal with a Cannabis Stop and Search in the US - Pot Brothers at Law - S4E6

April 26, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Marc Wasserman. Marc is an attorney, filmmaker, actor and campaigner against cannabis prohibition in the United States. Based in California, Marc has been an attorney for 24 years, running a practice specialising in criminal defence, family law and more. Marc is well-known for his practice Pot Brothers at Law. He's also a major Instagram influencer, and runs the @pot_brothers_at_law account with his brother (which ...

Season 4: Episode 5 - Corporate Lawyer, Author and Legal Entrepreneur - Suzanne Dibble

April 19, 2021 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is joined by Suzanne Dibble. Suzanne is currently a legal entrepreneur and renowned author. She's had a distinguished career working both in-house and in private practice, at a number of well-known multinational firms. She started her high-flying career at DLA Piper, where she had a memorable 6-month secondment working for Virgin Management under Richard Branson. She later worked at ITV as Senior Legal Counsel, where...

Corporate Lawyer, Author and Legal Entrepreneur - Suzanne Dibble - S4E5

April 19, 2021 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is joined by Suzanne Dibble. Suzanne is currently a legal entrepreneur and renowned author. She's had a distinguished career working both in-house and in private practice, at a number of well-known multinational firms. She started her high-flying career at DLA Piper, where she had a memorable 6-month secondment working for Virgin Management under Richard Branson. She later worked at ITV as Senior Legal Counsel, where...

Can a Barrister Become a Partner in a Law Firm? - Sahar Farooqi - S4E4

April 12, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, Robert Hanna welcomed Sahar Farooqi onto the show to find out more! Sahar is currently a Barrister and a Partner at DAC Beachcroft where he has co-founded 8 DAC Beachcroft Buildings, or 8DB, bringing the Bar into a law firm. By bringing the expertise of barristers into law firms, he's helping to provide better job security and prospects for these barristers, as well as bolstering both the service offering and revenue of law firms. In this e...

Can a Barrister Become a Partner in a Law Firm? - Sahar Farooqi - S4E4

April 12, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, Robert Hanna welcomed Sahar Farooqi onto the show to find out more! Sahar is currently a Barrister and a Partner at DAC Beachcroft where he has co-founded 8 DAC Beachcroft Buildings, or 8DB, bringing the Bar into a law firm. By bringing the expertise of barristers into law firms, he's helping to provide better job security and prospects for these barristers, as well as bolstering both the service offering and revenue of law firms. In this e...

Season 4: Episode 4 - Can a Barrister Become a Partner in a Law Firm? - Sahar Farooqi

April 12, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, Robert Hanna welcomed Sahar Farooqi onto the show to find out more! Sahar is currently a Barrister and a Partner at DAC Beachcroft where he has co-founded 8 DAC Beachcroft Buildings, or 8DB, bringing the Bar into a law firm. By bringing the expertise of barristers into law firms, he's helping to provide better job security and prospects for these barristers, as well as bolstering both the service offering and revenue of law firms. In this e...

Season 4: Episode 3 - Alternative Routes to Becoming a Solicitor - With Amy Weir-Simmons & Maia Crockford

April 05, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, host Robert Hanna is joined by two influential and high-achieving aspiring lawyers, Amy Weir-Simmons and Maia Crockford. They both also represent KC Partners as leading brand ambassadors. Amy is a first class graduate from Royal Holloway and is currently studying for a Master's degree in law. Alongside her role as Head Ambassador for KC Partners, she works as a Business Development Coordinator for Watson's Daily, as Head of Design for Legally...

Alternative Routes to Becoming a Solicitor - With Amy Weir-Simmons & Maia Crockford - S4E3

April 05, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, host Robert Hanna is joined by two influential and high-achieving aspiring lawyers, Amy Weir-Simmons and Maia Crockford. They both also represent KC Partners as leading brand ambassadors. Amy is a first class graduate from Royal Holloway and is currently studying for a Master's degree in law. Alongside her role as Head Ambassador for KC Partners, she works as a Business Development Coordinator for Watson's Daily, as Head of Design for Legally...

Understanding Mental Health Law in 2021 - Steve Lawlor - S4E2

March 29, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Steve Lawlor. Steve runs Lawlor's Law Limited, a legal consultancy firm specialising in mental health law. As well as advising law firms, the consultancy trains medical professionals to help them better understand the issues, especially in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983. He's also hosts the Legal Wolf podcast and mentors law students. In this episode he shares his story, describes the world of mental ...

Season 4: Episode 2 - Understanding Mental Health Law in 2021 - Steve Lawlor

March 29, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Steve Lawlor. Steve runs Lawlor's Law Limited, a legal consultancy firm specialising in mental health law. As well as advising law firms, the consultancy trains medical professionals to help them better understand the issues, especially in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983. He's also hosts the Legal Wolf podcast and mentors law students. In this episode he shares his story, describes the world of mental ...

Trial Lawyer and Digital Marketing Expert - Mitch Jackson - S4E1

March 22, 2021 03:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, and our Season 4 opener, host Robert Hanna is joined by Mitch Jackson. Mitch is a top lawyer, entrepreneur and author based in California. By day, he's an award winning trial lawyer and equity partner at Jackson & Wilson, which specialises in personal injury disputes and business litigation. Partly thanks to his strengths winning the cases others wouldn't take on, he was awarded the 'California Litigation Lawyer of the Year Award' in 2013 an...

Season 4: Episode 1 - Trial Lawyer and Digital Marketing Expert - Mitch Jackson

March 22, 2021 03:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, and our Season 4 opener, host Robert Hanna is joined by Mitch Jackson. Mitch is a top lawyer, entrepreneur and author based in California. By day, he's an award winning trial lawyer and equity partner at Jackson & Wilson, which specialises in personal injury disputes and business litigation. Partly thanks to his strengths winning the cases others wouldn't take on, he was awarded the 'California Litigation Lawyer of the Year Award' in 2013 an...

Legally Speaking Podcast Trailer

March 15, 2021 03:00 - 1 minute - 812 KB

Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast! We aim to inspire, educate and entertain, providing the ultimate way of learning more about the exciting world of legal. Whether you’re a lawyer, aspiring lawyer, involved in the legal industry or simply want to know more about the world of law this is the podcast for you. We will provide you with unique and accessible insights from a variety of incredible guests. I’m your host Rob Hanna, I’m an expert in legal careers and content creation. I’m a...

Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries - Making Partner

March 10, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.17 MB

In the final episode of our 'Life at the Magic Circle' miniseries, Allen & Overy Partner, Paul Sampson, tells Robert Hanna about his experiences as a partner. Currently a Funds & Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy, Paul has spent time working at all levels of the law, and shares his experiences and advice in this exclusive miniseries. In this insightful finale, Paul discusses: The experience of becoming a partner in the pandemic His exciting future plans for his funds & asset ma...

Bonus Episode: Working Mothers in the Law

March 08, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this week's bonus episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, we celebrate International Women's Day by sharing some of the highlights of our interviews with high-performing working mothers and female entrepreneurs in the sector. Our first feature is Mandeep Kaur Virdee, Managing Partner of Kaur Maxwell. She managed to set up her successful firm whilst 8 months pregnant! In our extract, she shares this inspiring story. Listen to Mandeep's original episode, 'Managing Partner Goals'. We th...

Bonus Episode: Working Mothers in the Law

March 08, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this week's bonus episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, we celebrate International Women's Day by sharing some of the highlights of our interviews with high-performing working mothers and female entrepreneurs in the sector. Our first feature is Mandeep Kaur Virdee, Managing Partner of Kaur Maxwell. She managed to set up her successful firm whilst 8 months pregnant! In our extract, she shares this inspiring story. Listen to Mandeep's original episode, 'Managing Partner Goals'. We th...

Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries - Stepping Up as a Senior Associate

March 03, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MB

In the third and penultimate episode of our 'Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries', our host Robert Hanna welcomes Paul Sampson back on the show. Currently a Funds & Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy, Paul has spent time working at all levels of the law, and shares his experiences and advice in this exclusive miniseries. This episode covers: The skills and attributes needed to make the leap from an associate to a senior associate Some typical responsibilities of a senior associa...

Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries - Becoming a Successful Associate

February 24, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MB

In the second episode of our 'Life at the Magic Circle' miniseries, our host Robert Hanna is once again joined by Paul Sampson, as Paul describes life as an associate. Currently a Funds and Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy, Paul has spent time working at all levels of the law, and shares his excellent advice in our exclusive miniseries. This minisode covers: The benefits of doing a secondment before qualifying What changes when you qualify as an associate after completing you...

65. Sports Law Special: A Rugby Union

February 22, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

For the Season 3 Finale of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna spoke to Ben Cisneros and Daniel Leo. Daniel is a former professional rugby player. In the past, he’s played for London Wasps and his home country, the Pacific island nation of Manu Samoa. He’s currently the CEO of Pacific Rugby Players Welfare (PRPW) and Director at Tusitala Films. Ben is a Trainee Solicitor at Morgan Sports Law, the new legal partner of PRPW, supporting the charity’s mission to help the 60...

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