

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope
Holly Cope
I'm your host, Holly Cope. I'm an ex-lawyer turned entrepreneur. Join us for some epic conversations with some of the top lawyers in the world. They all have inspirational stories to tell, each with their own valuable lessons. I'll also be talking about how to stand out, build authority and influence as a lawyer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 53min
Legal Tech Talk Round-Up 2025: The Conversations Shaping the Industry
I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders.And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing.In this episode, I'm talking with:Richard Macklin, ex-Global Vice Chair for Dentons and now, world-class coach for leaders at the Alexander Partnership and on the training committee for the City of London Law Society.Lorraine Lee, fractional Chief Privacy Officer, General Counsel and Executive Coach.Mahwash Ali, Procurement expert for law firms.She helps law firms stop overpaying suppliers and start saving on supplier spend.Thomas Bueler-Faudree, founder of August, the first AI legal assistant that can research, draft and revise autonomously.Robert Hanna, host of The Legally Speaking Podcast.Dharshi Harindra, Fractional General Counsel, Executive Coach to Legal Leaders, and host of Unbiased Podcast.Jono Randell-Nash, ex-lawyer turned independent financial advisor specializing in the legal profession.Charlene Gisele, former BigLaw litigator turned high-performance coach for lawyers, law firms and executives.Caleb Harris, Founder, CEO at &AI • AI for Patent LitigationMerlin Beyts, Content Director at Legal Tech Talk London.---Aircounsel has been kind enough to sponsor this episode.And I’m excited to spread the word. It’s the most sophisticated contract drafting software I’ve used.To get your free 7-day trial, go to the description of this episode.Give it a go and let me know how it changes your workflow.TRY Aircounsel here:https://lawyers.aircounsel.com/morethanalawyerDisclaimer: This is an affiliate link that will track podcast sign-ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2025 • 9min
Hosting The Biggest Legal Tech Event in Europe with Merlin Beyts (Mini Legal Tech Series)
I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders.And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing.Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear. In this episode, I'm talking with Merlin Beyts, Content Director at Legal Tech Talk London.---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 techand 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.

Oct 8, 2025 • 19min
My Message to Every Lawyer Right Now: Solo Episode
The Legal Industry Is Changing Faster Than EverMost law firms think the “AI revolution” is coming someday.But it’s already here and it’s reshaping everything from hiring to billing models.The question now isn’t if lawyers will adapt.It’s how fast and who will get left behind.In this episode, I dive into the massive transformations happening in law right now from junior lawyers quitting in record numbers to legal departments being replaced by automation.You’ll hear how:AI is reshaping the roles of paralegals and junior lawyers, forcing firms to rethink training, culture, and career progression.Major players like Microsoft and Freshfields are restructuring their legal teams and what that signals for the entire industry.The first AI-driven law firm is already regulated and changing the economics of legal work.And why the future of law belongs to those who learn to combine tech fluency with human trust, creativity, and business acumen.I also share why I founded the Global AI Skills Summit for Lawyers a global community and free training initiative helping lawyers future-proof their careers.If you’re a lawyer wondering where your role fits in this new AI-powered world this episode will help you see what’s coming, what’s at stake, and how to stay ahead.---Pre register for the AI Skills Summit for Lawyers here:https://holly-cope.myflodesk.com/aiskillssummitpreregistration---I've wasted hours drafting contracts in my business.I knew there had to be a better way.And then I found this.Aircounsel.An AI contract drafter built by lawyers, for lawyers.Aircounsel has been kind enough to sponsor this episode.And I’m excited to spread the word. It’s the most sophisticated contract drafting software I’ve used.To get your free 7-day trial, go to the description of this episode.Give it a go and let me know how it changes your workflow.TRY Aircounsel here:https://lawyers.aircounsel.com/morethanalawyerDisclaimer: This is an affiliate link that will track podcast sign-ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2025 • 6min
How To Save Time & Money on Patent Litigation with Caleb Harris (Legal Tech Talk Mini Series)
I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders.And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing.Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear.In this episode, I'm talking with Caleb Harris,Founder, CEO at &AI • AI for Patent Litigation---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 techand 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.

Oct 1, 2025 • 30min
LinkedIn Masterclass for Lawyers: Speak Your Clients’ Language & Build Trust with Alana Sparrow
In this engaging discussion, Alana Sparrow, Chief Branding Officer at The Foundry, sheds light on how law firms often miss the mark by focusing on credentials over client needs. She emphasizes the importance of listening and using clients' language to build trust. Alana also critiques overly polished legal brands and advocates for authentic storytelling. She highlights the significance of personal brands for leaders on platforms like LinkedIn, and how empowering employees to share their experiences can transform a firm's branding strategy.

Sep 26, 2025 • 4min
Behind the Scenes At Legal Tech Talk with Jono Randell-Nash (Legal Tech Talk Mini Series)
I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders.And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing.Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear. In this episode, I'm talking with Jono Randell-Nash, ex-lawyer turned independent financial advisor specializing in the legal profession.---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 techand 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.

Sep 24, 2025 • 16min
Announcing The Global AI Skills Summit for Lawyers with Sophie Best
3 wks ago, we announced something hugeNow, 1054 lawyers are signed up.....To the Global AI Skills Summit for Lawyers We (myself and Sophie Best) wanted to create a free training space for lawyers to learn about how to leverage AI in their every day work. Because I saw so many confused & worried about their careers. Since announcing the skills summit, I've had an incredible response that has completely shocked me.- Lawyers thanking me for putting this together - Top experts reaching out to offer their help- Students asking to join to upskillFor me, this has become more than an event. It's becoming a movement. Legal professionals joining together.Community of like-minded lawyers.And this is what makes me genuinely happy.Because this is what the industry needs.We're experiencing the biggest change yet.We're bringing together experts to deliver valuable training sessions to lawyers of all levels in a one-day online summit.Join here: https://holly-cope.myflodesk.com/waitlistaiskillssummittickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sep 23, 2025 • 20min
Future-Proof Your Career in Law: Real Stories from Lawyers Embracing the Future
The lawyers who win in the next decade won’t be the smartest in the room.They’ll be the ones who adapt first.AI is shaking up law at its core, stripping away routine work and forcing us to double down on what makes us human.This is your chance to future-proof your career, or risk being left behind.In this series of mini conversations, we explore how lawyers can turn disruption into opportunity, and why the ones who embrace change will define the future of law.Rich Fox Today I’m joined by Rich Fox, seasoned General Counsel and senior in-house legal consultant.Listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GTsxlF6OQEillRe6nxDz6?si=d838abff200140d8Philip Young I’m joined by Philip Young, founder of Garfield Law, a pioneering legal platform reshaping how law firms and clients use AI.Listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cuz6TZU3cGh7Z3BMASdqj?si=c11b5866217f4646Kyle Torrington In this episode, I’m with Kyle Torrington, co-founder of Loft Legal, a tech-driven online law firm, and AirCounsel, an AI-powered contract drafting platform.Listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZwA92WMMRCUCU7O0jQ8ti?si=a5c03f587e904b6c ---TRY Aircounsel here:https://lawyers.aircounsel.com/morethanalawyerDisclaimer: 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 techand 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.

Sep 19, 2025 • 7min
Instead Of Worrying About AI Taking Your Job, Do This... with Dharshi Hardina (Legal Tech Talk Mini Series)
I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders. And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear. In this episode, I'm speaking with Dharshi Harindra, Fractional General Counsel, Executive Coach to Legal Leaders, and host of Unbiased Podcast.---Pre register for the AI Skills Summit for Lawyers here:https://holly-cope.myflodesk.com/ai skills summit pre registration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2025 • 12min
Unregulated AI Lawyers: A Ticking Time Bomb? with Philip Young
Everyone’s talking about the world’s first AI law firm but I wanted to go deeper. So I’ve created an exclusive series to go beyond the buzz with founder of Garfield Law, Philip Young. In this episode, we dig into the tension between regulation and innovation, when does it protect us, and when does it hold us back? And what does good regulation actually look like in a world driven by AI? A landmark moment for the legal industry: The Solicitors Regulatory Authority has officially authorised Garfield.Law, the first ever AI-driven law firm regulated to provide legal services in England and Wales. This isn’t just another firm using AI to streamline admin. Garfield.Law is entirely AI-driven, offering small businesses an AI litigation assistant to recover unpaid debts, guiding them through the small claims process all the way to trial. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cuz6TZU3cGh7Z3BMASdqj Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exclusive-interview-inside-the-first-ai-driven-law/id1729325503?i=1000708233067 --- I've wasted hours drafting contracts in my business. I knew there had to be a better way. And then I found this. Aircounsel. An AI contract drafter built by lawyers, for lawyers. Aircounsel has been kind enough to sponsor this episode. And I’m excited to spread the word. To get your free 7-day trial, go to the description of this episode. Give it a go and let me know how it changes your workflow. TRY Aircounsel 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-negotiable How to build a LinkedIn presence that converts visibility into authority The ultimate LinkedIn strategy for law firm lead generation Your 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.