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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Mar 29, 2021 • 36min
Understanding Mental Health Law in 2021 - Steve Lawlor - S4E2
Send us a text In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Steve Lawlor. Steve runs Lawlor's Law Limited, a legal consultancy firm specialising in mental health law. As well as advising law firms, the consultancy trains medical professionals to help them better understand the issues, especially in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983. He's also hosts the Legal Wolf podcast and mentors law students. In this episode he shares his story, describes the wo...
Mar 22, 2021 • 48min
Trial Lawyer and Digital Marketing Expert - Mitch Jackson - S4E1
Send us a text In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, and our Season 4 opener, host Robert Hanna is joined by Mitch Jackson. Mitch is a top lawyer, entrepreneur and author based in California. By day, he's an award winning trial lawyer and equity partner at Jackson & Wilson, which specialises in personal injury disputes and business litigation. Partly thanks to his strengths winning the cases others wouldn't take on, he was awarded the 'California Litigation Lawyer of the ...
Mar 15, 2021 • 1min
Legally Speaking Podcast Trailer
Send us a text Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast! We aim to inspire, educate and entertain, providing the ultimate way of learning more about the exciting world of legal. Whether you’re a lawyer, aspiring lawyer, involved in the legal industry or simply want to know more about the world of law this is the podcast for you. We will provide you with unique and accessible insights from a variety of incredible guests. I’m your host Rob Hanna, I’m an expert in legal careers and content c...
Mar 10, 2021 • 7min
Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries - Making Partner
Send us a text In the final episode of our 'Life at the Magic Circle' miniseries, Allen & Overy Partner, Paul Sampson, tells Robert Hanna about his experiences as a partner. Currently a Funds & Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy, Paul has spent time working at all levels of the law, and shares his experiences and advice in this exclusive miniseries. In this insightful finale, Paul discusses: The experience of becoming a partner in the pandemic His exciting future pl...
Mar 8, 2021 • 20min
Bonus Episode: Working Mothers in the Law
Send us a text In this week's bonus episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, we celebrate International Women's Day by sharing some of the highlights of our interviews with high-performing working mothers and female entrepreneurs in the sector. Our first feature is Mandeep Kaur Virdee, Managing Partner of Kaur Maxwell. She managed to set up her successful firm whilst 8 months pregnant! In our extract, she shares this inspiring story. Listen to Mandeep's original episode, 'Managing Par...
Mar 3, 2021 • 11min
Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries - Stepping Up as a Senior Associate
Send us a text In the third and penultimate episode of our 'Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries', our host Robert Hanna welcomes Paul Sampson back on the show. Currently a Funds & Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy, Paul has spent time working at all levels of the law, and shares his experiences and advice in this exclusive miniseries. This episode covers: The skills and attributes needed to make the leap from an associate to a senior associateSome typical responsib...
Feb 24, 2021 • 10min
Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries - Becoming a Successful Associate
Send us a text In the second episode of our 'Life at the Magic Circle' miniseries, our host Robert Hanna is once again joined by Paul Sampson, as Paul describes life as an associate. Currently a Funds and Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy, Paul has spent time working at all levels of the law, and shares his excellent advice in our exclusive miniseries. This minisode covers: The benefits of doing a secondment before qualifyingWhat changes when you qualify as an associate ...
Feb 22, 2021 • 30min
Sports Law Special: A Rugby Union - S3E30
Send us a text For the Season 3 Finale of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna spoke to Ben Cisneros and Daniel Leo. Daniel is a former professional rugby player. In the past, he’s played for London Wasps and his home country, the Pacific island nation of Manu Samoa. He’s currently the CEO of Pacific Rugby Players Welfare (PRPW) and Director at Tusitala Films. Ben is a Trainee Solicitor at Morgan Sports Law, the new legal partner of PRPW, supporting the charity’s miss...
Feb 17, 2021 • 14min
Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries - The Application
Send us a text In the first episode of our new 'Life at the Magic Circle' miniseries, our host Robert Hanna is joined by Paul Sampson, a Funds & Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy. In this educational first minisode, Paul gives his key advice for the application and interview stage, based on his experience as well as his wider industry knowledge. He also talks about his work as a Trainee at Allen & Overy. In this episode, we cover: More on his impressive career journeySom...
Feb 15, 2021 • 27min
Document Automation in 2021 - Avvoka - S3S29
Send us a text This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna was joined by Giles Thompson, Head of Growth at Avvoka. Prior to this, he enjoyed successful stints working at BP, Herbert Smith Freehills and Kirkland & Ellis. In this highly topical episode, Giles shares his story and insights on the fast-moving world of legal automation, including how Avvoka is turbo-charging the industry's adoption of intuitive and user-friendly document automation software. In this ep...
