More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope

I’ve spoken to a lot of law firms over the past year about AI.Most of them don’t realise what’s coming.But here’s the truth:AI isn’t a future risk.It’s a right now disruption.And yet, too many firms are still asleep at the wheel.In this very frank conversation with Kyle Torrington, the co-founder of Loft Legal, a tech-driven online law firm and AirCounsel, an AI-powered contract drafter for attorneys. We discuss which parts of legal practice are on the brink of being replaced by AI, what the real role of lawyers could look like in just a few years, and how those who act now can future-proof their careers. He shared perspectives on how tech & AI can shape the role of law firms I’ve never heard before.Find out more about Kyle's contract drafter AirCounsel and get your 7-day free trial here:https://lawyers.aircounsel.com/morethanalawyer  Disclaimer: This is an affiliate link that will track podcast sign-ups. ---FREE access to my How to Become Law Firms' Go-To Legal Tech Solution here:Covered In This 28-Page Blueprint: Where legal tech companies go wrong: Why thought leadership is non-negotiableHow to build a LinkedIn presence that converts visibility into authorityThe ultimate LinkedIn strategy for law firm lead generationYour podcast strategy to become a recognised voice in legal tech and much more… Gain free access to your ultimate blueprint, learn how to become an authority:https://holly-cope.myflodesk.com/becomealegaltechleader  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Networking etiquette isn’t one-size-fits-all.What works in New York might fall flat in Tokyo.If you’re building relationships across borders, cultural intelligence matters just as much as people skills.Genuine curiosity beats clever pitches.Ask. Listen. Learn.Understand their world before you try to fit yours into it.Because global networking isn’t just about who you know,It’s about how you build that relationship.In this conversation I sit down with Steve Fretzin, We discuss how networking can backfire when done wrong—how the wrong approach can actually push people away.We also break down how lawyers can optimise their networking strategy, by focusing on relationship-building over pitching.Business development coach for lawyers, columnist and podcast contributor for above the law and host of be that lawyer.  Check out Steve's new book on Amazon and pick up a copy today. BE THAT LAWYER: 101 Top Rainmakers' Secrets to Growing a Successful Law Practice. The link is: https://www.amazon.com/Be-That-Lawyer-Rainmakers-Successful/dp/B0F78HXJHT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 year ago, a law firm founder told me their biggest fear. (It wasn’t AI.)It was losing the rainmaker.The partner who brings in the big clients.The one who could walk out & take half the revenue with them.For decades, that’s how law firms grew.But things are shifting.AI isn’t just automating admin.It’s DEMOCRATISING business development.This doesn’t replace your rainmakers.It amplifies what makes them greatSo you’re not left exposed.So growth doesn’t depend on one person.Because the real risk isn’t losing your rainmaker.It’s building a firm that only works if they stay.Today, I'm sitting down with Jody Glidden and James Wang, the founders of Postilize, a groundbreaking AI platform that’s transforming how law firms build relationships and win business.Jody is a serial legal tech entrepreneur and the brains behind Introhive, a leading CRM intelligence platform.James is a BlackBerry veteran who led global ISV strategy, secured over $30M in partner-driven revenue.Today we talk about a topic that I've never heard people discuss, will AI kill the traditional law firm rainmaker?Find Postilize here:https://www.postilize.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Peake has built an incredible brand & presence on LinkedIn as a global managing law firm partner.He’s shown other lawyers that it's possible to show their personality and, dare I say, be "human" on here.And for his firm?The results are amazing.- Everyone knows his law firm, Harneys.- Top talent wants to work there.- His posts are talking points at networking events or client meetings.Find out in this episode: How law firms can regulate the use of LinkedIn.Join Holly & William at Legal Tech Talk 2025, we'll be on stage together talking about the dos and don'ts of legal personal branding. --25 Ways To Do Law Differently- Free guideDiscover innovative, unconventional waysto build your legal career on your own terms.Whether you want more freedom or flexibility, this FREE guide offers 25 inspiring ideas to get paid for doing law in a way that works for YOU.Download now:https://holly-cope.myflodesk.com/25ways-to-do-law-differentlyContact me here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-cope-digitalnomad/More Than A Lawyer Listen to our exclusive discussions about the legal industry here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/more-than-a-lawyer/id1729325503---Introducing: The LinkedIn Starter Pack for LawyersThe ULTIMATE starter pack for LinkedIn for lawyers: 11 interactive tools designed to elevate your personal brand and turn connections into clients.From optimising your profile, to mastering content creation, with 30 scroll-stopping frameworks and magnetic hook formulas. Learn how to network like a pro, position yourself as the go-to expert in your niche, and never run out of content ideas with our ideation guide and strategy worksheet.https://thelinkedinacademyforlawyers.com/the-linkedin-starter-pack-for-lawyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a culture in law that no one really talks about. The culture of not asking. Not talking about money. Salary secrecy But this silence comes at a cost. It can create confusion. It can reinforce inequality. It can break trust. It can keep people stuck. Understanding your worth isn’t just about numbers.It’s about building a life that works for you.Staying in the dark isn't just disempowering.It's expensive.In this episode, I sit down with Jono Randell-Nash, ex lawyer turned independent financial advisor for lawyers. Carla Hoppe, former corporate solicitor, ex- director of international tax and transaction services at EY and founder of WealthBrite, an award-winning financial education partner helping law firms build financially savvy lawyers.We explore the culture of salary secrecy in law firms, the widespread financial literacy gap across the legal industry, and the key questions lawyers should be asking to take control of their financial wellbeing.Find Carla here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlahoppe/ Find Jono here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jono-randell-nash/ More about Wealthbrite: https://www.wealthbrite.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many associates think they’re on the path to partnership…But they’re not even close.And no one’s telling them.Some are chasing an invisible finish line.Because the steps to partnership? Often they're not written down.Or the goalposts keep shifting. So is it still worth it? That depends on one thing: Clarity. Clarity from firms. Clarity from leaders. Clarity for associates to make empowered decisions about their careers.Because without it, we’re fuelling a cycle of disillusionment, quiet quitting, and talent loss.  In this exclusive conversation with Brandon Renken, trial partner at Mayer Brown and Helen Pamely, ex law firm partner, we discuss:– Why so many associates feel misled about the path to partnership– What really happens behind closed doors when partnership decisions are made– The silence around feedback and how it creates confusion and resentment– The surprising metrics that matter (and the ones that shouldn’t)– How transparency or the lack of it shapes the future of law firms  Find out about Brandon Renken here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-renken-91b7937a/Book a discovery call with Helen if you want to learn more about the path to partnership here:https://lp.helenpamely.com/career-coaching-discovery-call---The ULTIMATE starter pack for LinkedIn for lawyers: 11 interactive tools designed to elevate your personal brand and turn connections into clients.From optimising your profile, to mastering content creation, with 30 scroll-stopping frameworks and magnetic hook formulas. Learn how to network like a pro, position yourself as the go-to expert in your niche, and never run out of content ideas with our ideation guide and strategy worksheet.https://thelinkedinacademyforlawyers.com/the-linkedin-starter-pack-for-lawyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Peake has built an incredible brand & presence on LinkedIn as a global managing law firm partner.He’s shown other lawyers that it's possible to show their personality and, dare I say, be "human" on here.And for his firm?The results are amazing.- Everyone knows his law firm, Harneys.- Top talent wants to work there.- His posts are talking points at networking events or client meetings.But how did he get started on LinkedIn? Find out in this episode.--25 Ways To Do Law Differently- Free guideDiscover innovative, unconventional waysto build your legal career on your own terms.Whether you want more freedom or flexibility, this FREE guide offers 25 inspiring ideas to get paid for doing law in a way that works for YOU.Download now:https://holly-cope.myflodesk.com/25ways-to-do-law-differentlyContact me here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-cope-digitalnomad/More Than A Lawyer Listen to our exclusive discussions about the legal industry here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/more-than-a-lawyer/id1729325503---Introducing: The LinkedIn Starter Pack for LawyersThe ULTIMATE starter pack for LinkedIn for lawyers: 11 interactive tools designed to elevate your personal brand and turn connections into clients.From optimising your profile, to mastering content creation, with 30 scroll-stopping frameworks and magnetic hook formulas. Learn how to network like a pro, position yourself as the go-to expert in your niche, and never run out of content ideas with our ideation guide and strategy worksheet.https://thelinkedinacademyforlawyers.com/the-linkedin-starter-pack-for-lawyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lawyers building influence on LinkedIn are pulling in business without ever leaving their desks.They’re attracting ideal clients.They’re building relationships at scale.And they’re driving real revenue.Today’s savvy rainmakers aren’t always the loudest in the room,they’re the most visible online.Clients don’t just find them.They follow them.This isn’t luck.It’s leverage.It’s strategy.And it’s working.Find out how you can become a legal thought leader in this episode with myself and Helen Pamely.---The ULTIMATE starter pack for LinkedIn for lawyers: 11 interactive tools designed to elevate your personal brand and turn connections into clients.From optimising your profile, to mastering content creation, with 30 scroll-stopping frameworks and magnetic hook formulas. Learn how to network like a pro, position yourself as the go-to expert in your niche, and never run out of content ideas with our ideation guide and strategy worksheet.https://thelinkedinacademyforlawyers.com/the-linkedin-starter-pack-for-lawyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you chasing success, or recreating the stress that raised you?Because they can look exactly the same. Let me explainYou grew up in chaos.Maybe not dramatic. But unpredictable.Emotionally charged.Always on edge.So you adapted.Now?You’re praised for the same patterns that kept you safe as a kid.Clients love your hustle.Colleagues call you a machine.You get rewarded for the very thing that’s burning you out.But here’s the truth:That urgency?That over-functioning?That need to be perfect?It might not be ambition.It might be your nervous system stuck in survival.Today I'm sitting down with Casey Berglund,TEDx speaker, host of The Purpose Map™ Podcast, founder of Worthy and Well, and creator of the Let Your Body Lead™ Professional Certification. She's also the co-author of The Mind-Body Way: The Embodied Leader's Path to Resilience, Connection, and Purpose. She teaches you how to listen to your body, make better decisions, and build a career that actually feels good. In this conversation, we discuss how the way you work today might be rooted in how you survived as a child. How to find a way of working and a life that aligns with what you actually want. If you are interested in Casey's FREE TRAINING: Your Pathway to a Calm, Purposeful Career or Business. Click here:https://www.letyourbodylead.com/microcast-registration ---25 Ways To Do Law Differently- Free guideDiscover innovative, unconventional waysto build your legal career on your own terms. Whether you want more freedom or flexibility, this FREE guide offers 25 inspiring ideas to get paid for doing law in a way that works for YOU.Download now:https://holly-cope.myflodesk.com/25ways-to-do-law-differently  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re obsessed with time management.Calendars. Schedulers. But what if we’re managing the wrong thing?Because time isn’t the problem.You can have an empty day and still feel exhausted.You can finish early and still feel drained.The real issue?Energy.No one teaches us to manage it.But it’s the thing that fuels everything else.So maybe it’s not about how many hours you work.It’s about how you feel during them.Today I'm sitting down with Grace Williams to get expert advice on how to manage stress & burnout through energy management in law, she's an ex white and case solicitor turned health and nutrition coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.