
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2022 • 52min
Why I Quit Law - Jaysen Sutton - S5E25
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is joined by the Corporate Law Academy Founder, Jaysen Sutton. Jaysen completed his undergraduate law degree at the London School of Economics. Jaysen went on to the University of Cambridge to complete his master’s in corporate law. From then on, Jaysen began his career as a trainee at the US-based law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges. The Corporate Law Academy is currently the largest community for aspiring lawye...

Apr 11, 2022 • 35min
The Power of Instagram for Mentoring Trainee and Aspiring Lawyers - Megan Hulme - S5E24
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Megan Hulme. Megan is a trainee solicitor at an international law firm based in London. She previously worked as a Paralegal at Mischon de Reya LLP and Armstrong Private Client Solicitors Ltd before securing her training contract at the tail end of 2020. Megan is the Founder of ‘It’s All Hearsay’ – a popular Instagram page that has grown by its thousands in just a year! Megan founded the Instagram pag...

Apr 4, 2022 • 22min
How Social Audio Increases Accessibility to Mentorship - Dayo Akinrinade - S5EP23
Send us a text How is the social audio industry taking mentorship by storm? Well, social audio app 'Wisdom' is showing you how! This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Dayo Akinrinade, Founder of Wisdom. As well as being a successful business owner, Dayo aspires to fill diversity gaps, having been recognised as representing her passions by joining the founding team of OneTech and Africlick, a cultural dating app targeting 1 billion Africans globally. On top...

Mar 28, 2022 • 41min
How Can We Make Family Law More Accessible? - Emma Nash - S5E22
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Emma Nash, founder of the 'Family Law Language Project' and Family Law Partner at Fletcher Day. Aside from Emma's busy work life as a Family Law Partner, she is a strong advocate for reform within the family justice system. Emma is a strong believer in making family law easier to understand and more accessible to everyone. In this episode, we discuss the following: A typical workday in the l...

Mar 23, 2022 • 19min
Fertility in the Workplace Miniseries: Aspiring Lawyers, Recruitment and Retention
Send us a text The ‘Fertility in the Workplace’ Miniseries, featuring Natalie Sutherland and Somaya Ouazzani, delves into how fertility in the workplace can be addressed more openly and how law firms can do a better job at acknowledging the challenges faced around fertility. The series looks into tackling fertility issues as a lawyer, in addition to family planning and becoming parents. Natalie Sutherland is a Partner at Burgess Mee, a Family Law Firm and their first fertility officer....

Mar 21, 2022 • 35min
How Can You Maintain High Performance Without Burning Out? - Charlène Gisele - S5E21
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Charlène Gisele. Charlène is the Founder and Director of her own Primal Wellness Coaching Business. Charlène trained as a solicitor and worked as an associate at American International law firm, Jones Day. Travelling the world to learn more about health and wellness, Charlène became a biohacker, working as Chief Wellness Adviser at INATIGO. In addition to her already great experience, Charlène is al...

Mar 16, 2022 • 18min
Fertility in the Workplace Miniseries: Fertility Coaching
Send us a text The ‘Fertility in the Workplace’ Miniseries, featuring Emma Menzies delves into how fertility in the workplace can be addressed more openly and how law firms can do a better job at acknowledging the challenges faced around fertility. The series looks into tackling fertility issues as a lawyer, in addition to family planning and becoming parents. Emma Menzies is a Coach and founder of Ready Steady Coach, a specialist business focusing on helping professionals facilitate career ...

Mar 14, 2022 • 33min
A Federal Judge's Advice on How to Persuade Judges - Judge Robert Bacharach - S5E20
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Judge Robert Bacharach. Robert graduated from Washington University School of Law and worked for Oklahoma firm, Crowe and Dunlevy, practising commercial litigation. He has worked as a federal magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. In 2013, Robert was appointed as a Judge of the United States Courts of Appeal for the 10th Circuit - after his nomination f...

Mar 9, 2022 • 16min
Fertility in the Workplace Miniseries: How Can Law Firms Do Better?
Send us a text The ‘Fertility in the Workplace’ Miniseries, featuring Natalie Sutherland and Somaya Ouazzani, delves into how fertility in the workplace can be addressed more openly and how law firms can do a better job at acknowledging the challenges faced around fertility. The series looks into tackling fertility issues as a lawyer, in addition to family planning and becoming parents. Natalie Sutherland is a Partner at Burgess Mee, a Family Law Firm and their first fertility officer....

Mar 7, 2022 • 35min
Using Contracts to Get to Net Zero - TCLP - S5E19
Send us a text In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Rebecca Annison. Rebecca is the Director of Engagement at The Chancery Lane Project. Becky got her MBA in Legal Practice and trained as a solicitor at the firm Bird & Bird. She then spent 14 years working first as a commercial contracts solicitor and then as a senior editor at Practical Law before moving to her current role. The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) is a collaborative effort of le...