Legally Speaking Podcast

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Alex Baker. Alex is the Founder of Legal Tech Collective and Legal Tech Foundry. With 20 years of experience in launching and building companies in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America, Alex is currently supporting start-ups in the legal and financial sector. He is passionate about building the future of legal services.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Alex discussing:- The Urgency for Legal Tech Adoption- The Importance of Empowering Legal Tech Founders- What It Means to Be an AI-Native Law Firm- The Challenges for Traditional Firms- The Cost of Inaction (COI)Connect with Alex here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/alexpbaker

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Harsha Chandra Shekar, Vice President of Business Development at Clio and Kirby Oscar, Senior Vice President of Partnerships and General Manager at Scorpion. In June 2025, Scorpion, provider of digital marketing and technology solutions for law firms, announced its strategic partnership with Clio. The partnership solves the disconnect between marketing efforts and generative revenue - giving law firms full oversight from first contact with clients to closing the case.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob, Harsha and Kirby discussing:- How the Strategic Partnership Between Clio and Scorpion Enhances Law Firm Growth - Integrating AI and Data to Unlock Deeper Marketing And Operational Insights - Collaboration Streamlining Lead Generation And Client Onboarding Processes - The Focus On ROI and Efficiency Driving Better Decision-Making for Law Firms - Evolving a Legal Tech Ecosystem and How it Brings More Innovation And Client-Centric SolutionsConnect with Harsha here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshacs1/Connect with Kirby here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirby-oscar-45263583/

Becca Horley, an award-winning medical negligence solicitor, shares her journey in advocating for clients while emphasizing empathy and personal connection. She discusses the vital role of technology in transforming legal practices, particularly in medical negligence cases. Becca highlights the importance of building trust with clients and the power of personal branding on LinkedIn. Through her insights, she encourages aspiring solicitors to adopt a growth mindset and engage in continuous professional development.

On our final episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the honour of speaking with Mia Ihamuotila. She is a passionate advocate for legal design and a returning guest at LegalTechTalk. Mia is actively involved with the Legal Design Summit, promoting it as an inclusive, nonprofit space that fosters genuine human connection and collaboration. Mia emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-awareness, and inner dialogue in driving meaningful legal innovation, particularly when using tools like AI. At the 2025 conference, she participated in a panel on the legal innovator’s mindset and praised the event’s shift towards co-creative, panel-based discussions. Stay tuned at the end for an exciting preview of what’s to follow from here after this miniseries!🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓What Have You Been Getting Up To Since We Last Had You On The Show❓What Is The Difference Between Legal Tech And Legal Design❓What Was Your Session About At Legal Tech Talk This Year❓What Surprised You Most About Legal Tech Talk 2025❓Where Can People Find Out More About The Legal Design SummitSo why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Mia discussing:- Legal Tech Talk Focused On Community Collaboration and Transformation- Legal Design Summit Promoted As Inclusive and Nonprofit Gathering- Panels Replaced Keynotes to Encourage Live Co-Creation and Jamming- Mindset and Inner Dialogue Explored As Core to Legal Innovation- Reset Room Highlighted for Mindfulness and Holistic Conference ExperienceConnect with Mia here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisamborsboom/

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we get to speak with Maria M. Borsboom. She is a lawyer and the Vice President of the European Legal Tech Association (ELTA). At Legal Tech Talk 2025, she advocates for using legal technology to serve justice, promote legal literacy, and transform the legal profession through mindset shifts and system redesign. Passionate about inclusivity and innovation, she emphasizes the need for collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and a legal renaissance beyond just commercial tech use.🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓In One Sentence, What Problem Are You Actually Trying To Solve In The World Of Law?❓What’s One Assumption About Legal Tech You Think Most People Get Wrong?❓What’s Been Your Biggest Surprise At Legal Tech Talk 2025 So Far?❓What Can We Expect From Legal Services That They Don’t Get Today?❓What’s Been Your Biggest Aha Moment Or A Standout Moment Thus Far For You?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Marisa discussing:- Legal Tech Accessibility and Inclusion- Misconceptions Around Legal Technology- The Importance of Mindset Transformation- The Future of Redesigning a Justice System- Legal Literacy and Client EmpowermentConnect with Marisa here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisamborsboom/

💡 You’ve built the brand. 📈 You’ve grown the audience. 💰 You’ve even got revenue coming in. But here’s the million-pound question… Do you actually own it? On our latest Legally Speaking Podcast ™️ LinkedIn Live (proudly sponsored by Clio), I chatted with Éamon Chawke and Cassine Bering from Briffa - Intellectual Property Lawyers, the team who helped secure the Legally Speaking Podcast™ trademark and protect the brand we’ve worked so hard to build. We covered: 🔴 A clear framework for protecting your brand before it’s too late 🔴 The real risks of delaying your IP strategy 🔴 How to embed long-term value into your brand from day one 🔴 The costly mistakes creators, founders & even legal pros make 🔴 Why IP is more than protection — it’s a valuation driver “Your brand isn’t just an idea — it’s an asset. But only if you protect it.” “Delaying IP protection is like leaving your front door open and hoping nothing goes missing.” If you’re a founder, creator, podcaster or scaling your side hustle — this is your wake-up call. 📌 Protect your assets. Secure your future.

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we get to speak with Shennind Awat-Ranai and Maria Madara. They are key members of the dynamic team at KaurMaxwell, a modern, tech-forward law firm known for its agile approach and commitment to innovation. Shen brings a future-focused mindset, particularly with his background in Web3, and champions the integration of legal tech to boost efficiency and client value. Maria complements this with a sharp understanding of generative AI and a passion for streamlining legal processes through smart automation. Together, they represent the new wave of legal professionals embracing change and driving meaningful transformation in the industry.🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓What are some of the biggest misconceptions lawyers still have about legal tech and AI?❓Why is attending events like Legal Tech Talk important for law firms, particularly smaller or more traditional ones?❓What challenges do larger law firms face when trying to adopt new legal technologies?❓What kind of tech-enabled changes do Shen and Maria predict for the legal industry by 2030?❓What’s missing from the current legal tech landscape, according to Shen and Maria?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob, Shennind and Maria discussing:- How Law Firms Must Embrace Change To Stay Competitive- Why Legal Tech Will Do So Much to Improve Workload for Lawyers- The Importance Of Attending Conferences for Exposure and Innovation- The Need for Integrated, All-In-One Legal Tech Solutions- Future Legal Services Needing to Be Faster and More AutomatedConnect with Shennind here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shennind-awat-ranai-b26418141/?originalSubdomain=ukConnect with Maria here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-madara-96738365/?originalSubdomain=uk

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be speaking with Priya Lele. Priya is a recognised global thought leader in legal technology, innovation and diversity. With experience as a Corporate Finance Lawyer, Director of Legal Transform and Operate at EY, Head of Legal Transformation at a regional law firm in Australia, and Legal Operations Client Solutions Lead at a global law firm in London, she has reshaped how legal services are delivered across continents.Priya is also the Co-Founder and Chair of ‘She Breaks the Law’, a global community of 4,000 women, collaborating to innovate the legal ecosystem.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Priya discussing:- Priya’s Non-Traditional Legal Career & Innovation Journey- The inspiration behind "She Breaks the Law" - How technology, Especially AI, is Transforming Legal Services.- Diversity, Inclusion and the "No Woman Left Behind" Report- Leadership, Mentorship, and Advice for Future Legal ProfessionalsConnect with Priya here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-lele/

On today’s episode, we are delighted to be speaking with Anna Balabina. She is the CFO and co-founder of casepal, a legal tech company focused on enhancing efficiency for lawyers through an enterprise-grade AI ecosystem. She is passionate about using technology to reduce repetitive legal tasks, such as document organization and information retrieval. At LegalTechTalk 2025, Anna emphasised that AI should be seen as a tool to support lawyers, not replace them. She values networking and gaining real industry insights through events like this, highlighting the growing momentum and innovation within the legal tech space.🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓What Is One Problem You Are Trying To Solve In The World Of Legal?❓What Is One Assumption About Legal Tech You Think Most People Still Get Wrong?❓Which Of This Year's Themes Speaks Loudest To You Right Now And Why?❓What Do You Hope Will Be Finally Fixed In Law By 2030?❓Why Is It Important To Come To Conferences Like Legal Tech Talk?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Anna discussing:- Legal Tech Is Enhancing Efficiency and Saving Time For Lawyers- AI And Technology Are Tools That Support, Not Replace, Lawyers- Law And Tech Revolution is a Key Theme Driving Innovation- Legal Tech Industry is Rapidly Growing With More Evolving Companies- Conferences Like LegalTechTalk Provide Valuable Insights and Networking OpportunitiesConnect with Anna here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-balabina/?originalSubdomain=de

On today’s episode, we get to speak with Aline Von Duering. Aline is an Off-Counsel at Bonnard Lawson in Dubai and serves as President of the Skill Board for AIJA, the world’s largest young lawyers’ network. She is dedicated to addressing mental health challenges in the legal industry by empowering young lawyers to drive cultural change. At Legal Tech Talk 2025, she highlighted the importance of collaboration, the need for greater tech understanding in law, and the role of legal tech in improving transparency and mental well-being across the profession. 🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:❓ What’s The Problem You’re Trying To Solve Within The World Of Legal?❓ What’s One Assumption People Have About Legal Tech That’s Just Wrong?❓ Are There Any Sessions You’re Excited About Over The Coming Days?❓ What Will Clients Expect From Legal Services In 2030 That They Don’t Get Today?❓ What’s Been Your Biggest Aha Moment At 2025 Legal Tech Talk?So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Aline discussing:- Mental Health Remains A Major Challenge In The Legal Industry- Legal Tech Can Be Overwhelming Due To A Lack Of Knowledge And Resources- Collaboration Needs To Be Encouraged More Within The Legal Sector- Transparency Will Be A Key Expectation From Clients By 2030- The Growth And Improvement In Legal Tech, Especially In Data Security, Is PromisingConnect with Aline here - https://ae.linkedin.com/in/aline-von-duering