Legally Speaking Podcast

Send us a text Learn how to reduce stress in law firms with this week’s guest, Michael Burne, the Founder and Chief Executive of Carbon Law Partners and Bamboo. In this episode, he shared the importance of embracing authenticity throughout your career to attract the right customers and improve your mental health at work. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Michael discussing: Mental health in law firmsAlternative business structuresConsolidation in the lega...

Send us a text Join us for a deep dive into an innovative tech solution for the legal industry. Meet Adam Sharf, the COO & Co-Founder at Pigeon - a legal tech firm that’s transforming the way that lawyers and paralegals go about collecting and filing documents. He talked to us about his experiences in creating a customer-focused company. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Adam discussing: Adam’s previous roles in the legal industryPigeon’s unique name&nbsp...

Send us a text Discover how to tackle nepotism in the legal industry with insights from Puja Modha, a Partner at Aria Grace Law. Puja joined us on the Legally Speaking Podcast to shed light on her negative experiences of nepotism in the work place, as well as suggesting ways for firms to create more equitable environments. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Puja discussing: Puja’s relationships with work and wellness Building resilience as a lawyerHow jou...

Send us a text Explore the complexities of a cross-jurisdiction legal career with your host, Rob Hanna, and this episode’s guest, William Peake, the Global Managing Partner at Harneys. They covered everything from essential global leadership skills to the importance of justice, equality, diversity and inclusion in a worldwide firm. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and William discussing: A typical day in William’s roleSome of his most interesting casesThe challe...

Carl Unegbu, a lawyer and comedy editor, delves into the unique intersection of comedy and legal protections. He shares insights on why comedians face fewer legal restrictions compared to other entertainers. Unegbu discusses the importance of First Amendment rights for comedians and the implications of defamation laws across countries. Additionally, he explores how AI is shaping the future of comedy, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for creators in this evolving landscape.

Send us a text Join us as we take a deep dive into the technical revolution happening in the Irish Courts with Angela Denning. Angela has been the Chief Executive of the Courts since 2019, and she’s four years into a 10-year plan to make the courts accessible to everyone. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Angela discussing: Angela’s background and career journeyThe Century of Courts Conference International expansion into Ireland Advice for star...

Send us a text Welcome to the world of venture capital, brought to us by this week’s guest Evan Zimmerman. Evan is one of Forbes 30 Under 30, a Founder and Venture Capitalist, as well as sitting on the boards of several organisations. In this episode, he shared the insights he’s gathered from his impressive career, as well as his advice for other people who want to get into the tech startup or VC space. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Evan discussing: E...

Send us a text Commercial law is a huge area of the legal sector. To help us get to grips with what life is really like as a commercial lawyer, particularly in a startup environment, we invited Yulia Barnes to speak to us about her experiences of founding Barnes Law Associates. She talked us through topics from property law and the boutique approach to how to balance the professional and personal aspects of client relationships. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Ro...

Send us a text Explore the legal systems surrounding and supporting divorce with Amanda Bell, the Co-Founder of SeparateSpace. In this episode, Amanda explained how SeparateSpace is set to change the way divorce is handled by the legal sector, by focusing on lawyers’ relationships rather than their legal issues. Tune in to discover a more holistic approach to divorce law. Join us on your favourite podcast streaming app! Don't forget to join our Discord community where we con...

Send us a text Get to grips with the justice gap facing large parts of the population with Aleksandra Kowalska, the Legal Counsel at the East European Resource Centre. In this episode, she explained the importance of digital literacy and equitable access to legal representation for migrants. Tune in to discover the importance of mediation and representation. Join us on your favourite podcast streaming app! Don't forget to join our Discord community where we connect with like...