Legally Speaking Podcast
Legally Speaking Podcast™
Inspiring Legal Minds. Transforming Legal Futures.
The Legally Speaking Podcast, sponsored by Clio, inspires, educates and entertains. Think of it as a law library—with better snacks and standout guests.
Hosted by Rob Hanna, legal careers expert, LinkedIn Top Voice and Founder, we interview lawyers, law firm leaders, legal tech pioneers, DEI champions, and even Netflix stars.
Guests explore legal innovation, career growth, AI, wellbeing and redefining success. New episodes every Monday for the main show, with minisodes as well for quick enjoyment.
Tune in now to supercharge your legal career.
The Legally Speaking Podcast, sponsored by Clio, inspires, educates and entertains. Think of it as a law library—with better snacks and standout guests.
Hosted by Rob Hanna, legal careers expert, LinkedIn Top Voice and Founder, we interview lawyers, law firm leaders, legal tech pioneers, DEI champions, and even Netflix stars.
Guests explore legal innovation, career growth, AI, wellbeing and redefining success. New episodes every Monday for the main show, with minisodes as well for quick enjoyment.
Tune in now to supercharge your legal career.
Episodes
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Jan 20, 2025 • 42min
Building Trust & Resilience: Leanne Wright's Inspirational Path to Private Equity Partner - S8E46
Send us a text What does it truly take to rise through the legal ranks while championing diversity and supporting transformative leadership? This week, I’m joined by Leanne Wright, Partner in the private equity team at Osborne Clarke. Leanne shares her journey from high-street law to leading pivotal transactions, tackling gender dynamics in private equity and advocating for equality in the profession. If you’re ready to be inspired by resilience, leadership and a human-centred approach to the...
Jan 13, 2025 • 41min
Lawcare: Championing Mental Health in the Legal Profession with its CEO - Elizabeth Rimmer - S8 E45
Send us a text Mental health is a collective responsibility, especially in the high-stakes legal world. This week, I’m joined by Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO of Lawcare, a charity dedicated to supporting the mental wellbeing of legal professionals. Elizabeth shares insights on breaking the stigma, fostering healthier workplaces and the essential signs that it’s time for you to prioritise your mental health. If you’re ready to open up on the conversation on mental wellbeing in law, this episode is fo...
Jan 6, 2025 • 41min
Making Legal Services Accessible: How Spellbook Transforms Law - Scott Stevenson - S8 E44
Scott Stevenson, Co-founder and CEO of Spellbook, shares his insights on how generative AI is transforming the legal landscape. With a background in product and engineering, he delves into Spellbook’s mission to enhance accessibility in legal services. The conversation highlights the impact of AI in streamlining contract review and document management, as well as the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in legal tech. Stevenson emphasizes the need for the legal community to embrace these innovations to thrive in an evolving environment.
Dec 30, 2024 • 50min
Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap: Carla Hoppe’s Journey from Law to Wealthbrite - S8 E43
Send us a text Can financial literacy be the key to a lawyer’s success? This week, I’m joined by Carla Hoppe, Founder and CEO of Wealthbrite, a platform transforming how we understand money. From her journey as a corporate solicitor to leading the charge on financial education, Carla shares why building financial education and confidence is essential, not just for managing your personal finances, but for excelling in your legal career. Curious about how mastering money can make you a ...
Dec 23, 2024 • 43min
From Cold Calls to Closing Deals: How NetDocuments Empowers Law Firms - Kaden Smith - S8 E42
Send us a text Struggling to keep up with the demands of modern legal work? Imagine a cloud platform that boosts productivity and simplifies your workflow. This week, I’m joined by Kaden Smith, Director of Inside Sales for EMEA at NetDocuments, the number one trusted cloud platform for legal professionals. Kaden dives into the future of document automation, the biggest challenges in adopting tech and what it takes to transform your practice with the right tools. If you want to stay ahead in...
Dec 16, 2024 • 43min
The Legal Tech Revolution: Scaling Legal Operations - Sam Ross - S8 E41
Send us a text Can legal operations keep pace with the demands of a global workforce? This week, I sit down with Sam Ross, Chief Legal officer at Remote, the HR platform that’s redefining global hiring. Sam shares insights on scaling legal teams, building efficient processes and the future of legal operations in an AI-driven world. If you’re curious about how to lead in a global economy, optimise legal services for maximum impact, this episode’s for you! Go give it a listen now.&...
Dec 9, 2024 • 33min
AI as a Co-Pilot: Smarter, Not Harder - Tom Martin's Journey - S8 E40
Send us a text Is AI the future of law? This week, I’m speaking with Tom Martin, the CEO & Founder of Lawdroid, an AI-driven company making waves in the legal industry. Tom shares how AI can help lawyers work smarter, not harder and what it means to make technology accessible to every legal professional. If you’re curious about the evolution of legal tech and want to glimpse into the next big trends, this episode is for you. Go give it a listen now! So why should you be listening in?&nb...
Dec 2, 2024 • 35min
From Big Law to Being Human: Claire Sanders on Career Transitioning and Legal Innovation - S8 E39
Send us a text Can we make the legal profession more human? This week, I'm joined by Claire Sanders, Founder of the Legal Space and Co-Founder of Being Human Consulting. Claire is on a mission to simplify law and bring a human touch to legal work. From her roles at Nintendo and Huel to transforming legal services to startups, Claire shares her powerful insights on creating a more compassion, people-centred profession. If you're curious about what it means to bring humanity to the law, you won...
Nov 29, 2024 • 37min
Special Minisode: Clio Innovate Legal Summit 2024
Send us a text HUGE News from Innovate Legal! 🎉 I’m super excited to share our first-ever live recording of the Legally Speaking Podcast ™️, hosted at Innovate Legal in collaboration with Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology in Manchester. We gathered some brilliant minds to tackle one big question: How can technology truly transform law firms to be more efficient, secure, and client-focused? This session featured: 🔹 Harry Suleman - HARRY SULEMAN SOLICITORS LIMITED 🔹 Kate Burt - CEO &am...
Nov 27, 2024 • 12min
Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers - Ep 8 - Sailesh Mehta
Send us a text What are the three qualities you’ll need to succeed in your path to pupillage? In this episode, Sailesh Mehta, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, shared his top three attributes for pupillage candidates. He also touched on the importance of resilience, honesty, and self-belief. He also spoke about the value of being well-read and informed. Listen in for some invaluable advice from a leading criminal barrister. Don't forget to join our Discord comm...
