
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

Nov 8, 2021 • 33min
How to Quit Big Law and Become a Business Owner - Laura Brunnen - S5E2
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Laura Brunnen. Laura is the founder and director of ‘The Legal Strategist Limited’ a B2B legal consulting and education business in which she brings expert ‘big business’ legal advice to new and growing businesses. In 2017, Laura became the first woman to lead the winning private equity team of the year at the British Legal Awards and in the same year founded ‘The 1973 Club’, a social network ...

Nov 1, 2021 • 33min
Who is the President of the Law Society of England & Wales and How does it Help the Legal Profession? - I. Stephanie Boyce - S5E1
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, powered by Clio, our host Robert Hanna welcomes I. Stephanie Boyce. Stephanie is the 177th, the sixth female, the first black office holder, the first person of colour and the second in-house solicitor in almost fifty years to become president of the Law Society of England and Wales. Stephanie also holds a master of laws in public law and global governance from Kings College, University London. In addition to this, Stephanie ha...

Aug 30, 2021 • 30min
How to Boost Your Commercial Awareness and Ace Your Law Firm Applications - Jake Schogger - S4E24
Send us a text In our grand finale of Season 4 of the podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Jake Schogger onto the show. Jake is the Founder of the Commercial Law Academy, which is a comprehensive e-learning platform for lawyers. He's also the Founder and CEO of the City Career Series, a publishing firm for titles aimed at ambitious young people seeking a variety of careers in the City. Before these ventures, Jake was a lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, a magic circle firm. In...

Aug 23, 2021 • 36min
How to Upgrade Your Firm's Digital Marketing Strategy - Dennis Yu - S4E23
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Dennis Yu onto the show. In an episode ideal for legal professionals with marketing responsibilities, Dennis explains how law firms can upgrade the productivity of their online advertising and content strategy. It's an important topic, with spend often misused on ineffective ads and poorly performing content. Dennis is the CEO of BlitzMetrics, a digital marketing training firm which partners with scho...

Aug 16, 2021 • 29min
How to Break into Entertainment Law - Mitra Ahouraian - S4E22
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Mitra Ahouraian. In 2011 Mitra founded her own law firm, Mitra Ahouraian Law. Based in Los Angeles, it's a full-service corporate and entertainment law firm. Prior to this she worked as a legal counsel at MTV and Phoenix Books, as well as working at Munger Tolles & Olson. She's had a highly impressive career, being awarded the 'Super Lawyers Distinction' four years in a row! Alongside her role...

Aug 9, 2021 • 46min
The Power of Podcasting to Boost Your Legal Business - Tony D'Urso - S4E21
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Tony D'Urso onto the show, in an episode perfect for legal entrepreneurs looking to boost their marketing game! Tony is a top entrepreneur, author, celebrity podcaster and marketing expert. In his career working in real estate, insurance and technology he's helped raise millions of dollars in funding and scaled start-ups across the US. His business podcast, 'The Tony D'Urso Show', has achieved...

Aug 2, 2021 • 42min
Personal Injury Lawyer by Day, Memelord by Night - Siavash Khazamipour - S4E20
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Siavash Khazamipour. Siavash is a personal injury lawyer at McComb Witten Personal Injury Lawyers and is based in Vancouver, Canada. He's worked at the firm for six years, navigating a variety of cases in the unique legal jurisdiction of British Columbia. At the University of Toronto, he was the youngest ever Chair of the Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights society, representing refugees on a...

Jul 26, 2021 • 28min
How to Stand Out & Succeed During Your Training Contract - Sophie Shaw - S4E19
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Sophie Shaw onto the show. In this episode which is perfect for aspiring solicitors, law students and current trainees, Sophie shares her first-hand insights and advice on succeeding during your training contract. Sophie currently works as a Restructuring and Insolvency Associate for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (a highly reputable Silver Circle US law firm). Prior to this, she worked in product mar...

Jul 19, 2021 • 39min
How to Grow an Innovative & Inclusive Law Firm in 2021 - Vanessa Challess - Tiger Law - S4E18
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna is joined by Vanessa Challess. Vanessa is the Founder and Director of Tiger Law. She's also the Founder of Tiger HR and Tiger Bytez. The firm was founded on the principles of prioritising clients' interests, championing diversity and inclusion, and forcing the legal profession to embrace the future. Based in Kent, the firm covers a range of practice areas; including company law, property law, family law a...

Jul 12, 2021 • 38min
Life as a Telecoms Lawyer - Daniel Preiskel - S4E17
Send us a text In this week's episode, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Daniel Prieskel onto the show. Daniel and his brother Ronnie co-founded Preiskel & Co, a boutique telecommunications law firm based in London. Daniel has been named as just one of 7 Telecoms Global Thought Leaders by WhosWhoLegal, and is particularly well regarded for his commercial and regulatory expertise in the sector. Over the last 20 years, he's advised MNOs, MVNOs, resellers, telephony providers, IoT manufacture...