

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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Nov 16, 2020 • 29min
Mental Health in the City - Amanda Falkson - S3E16
Send us a text This week on our Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna was joined by Amanda Falkson. Amanda is a highly experienced psychotherapist, counsellor and coach, who helps City of London professionals overcome issues such as career dilemmas, imposter syndrome and bullying. Amanda is also a mentor, helping professionals figure out if they’re in the right job. In this episode, Amanda discusses: Her journey into psychotherapy and coachingThe impact of COVID 19 ...

Nov 11, 2020 • 8min
Minisode Episode 6: Creating Corporate Events in Lockdown London - Christopher Pensa
Send us a text We have a special one-off minisode on our Legally Speaking Podcast! 🖼 In this episode, we discuss the exciting new partnership between KC Partners and the Founder of PENSA events, Christopher Pensa. The partnership will offer law firm clients bespoke & innovative solutions for business development opportunities, that have a tangible return on investment! Chris has created some of the most innovative and inspiring business development opportunities for his high-profile c...

Nov 9, 2020 • 32min
Back to School: Education in 2020 - Henry Price - S3E15
Send us a text We are Back to School this week on the Legally Speaking Podcast! Schools have been a hot topic of conversation over recent months... Our host Robert Hanna was joined by Henry Price, the current Headmaster of Oakham School (Rob's former school!), a British co-educational independent school with around 1000 pupils aged 10 to 18. Henry discusses his inspiring journey to his second headship, and his views on the value of a 21st century education. In this episode, Henry sh...

Nov 2, 2020 • 24min
The Number One Club - Ania Rontaler & Emma Sutcliffe - S3E14
Send us a text This week on our Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Rob Hanna was joined by Ania Rontaler and Emma Sutcliffe. Ania is an M&A expert and Corporate Partner, and Emma is a top-quality Financial Markets Litigation Partner. Both Emma and Ania are Partners at the leading law firm, Simmons & Simmons, and together they co-head Simmons’ award-winning womens’ network, The Number One Club. In this episode, the three of them discuss: Ania & Emma’s backgrounds and how they...

Oct 28, 2020 • 7min
Starting a Start-Up Miniseries: Episode 4 - Getting Funded
Send us a text If a great idea is a rocket, venture capital is the fuel. And if you have both, the sky's the limit! In the last episode of our 4 part “Starting a Start-Up” Miniseries, our host Rob Hanna hears from Guy Stern, Founder of Legal Connection about how to put together a compelling pitch deck, how to get in front of investors pre and post COVID-19 and why Guy opted for crowdfunding for his upcoming seed-stage investment round. Support the show

Oct 26, 2020 • 24min
The Door To Law - Donya Fredj - S3E13
Send us a text This week on our Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Rob Hanna was joined by Donya Fredj. Donya is a Lawyer, Mentor, Start-Up & VC Expert, Lecturer of the GDL & QLTS and if all that is not enough she is also the proud Host of her highly popular “The Door to Law” YouTube Channel! Donya has lived in London, Paris, Tokyo, Tunis and is currently based in Dubai! In this episode, Donya and Rob discuss: Her journey to breaking into the legal sectorHer experiences w...

Oct 21, 2020 • 5min
Starting a Start-Up Miniseries: Episode 3 - Breaking into the London Legal Tech Ecosystem
Send us a text It takes plenty of hustle to cut through the noise and be noticed. And for a non-lawyer from the other side of the planet, Guy Stern, had his work cut out for him when he moved to London in 2019. In the third episode of our 4 part “Starting a Start-Up” Miniseries, our host Rob Hanna hears from Guy Stern, Founder of Legal Connection about his best tips & tricks for building a brand and how you can break into the London legal tech ecosystem. Su...

Oct 19, 2020 • 22min
Private Wealth Forum - Luke Trigona - S3E12
Send us a text This week on our Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Rob Hanna is joined by Luke Trigona. Luke is a Consultant Solicitor currently practising at Keystone Law, where he advises on a wide range of private client affairs including tax, trusts, wills, lasting powers of attorney, asset protection, estate planning as well as relocation to and from the UK. Luke was recently awarded the Top 35 under 35 practitioners in the Private Client Industry. He is also the Co-Founder & Directo...

Oct 14, 2020 • 7min
Starting a Start-Up Miniseries: Episode 2 - First Steps
Send us a text Every great start-up company is built around a big idea, some product or service that didn't exist in the world and a passionate founder who wanted to bring that idea to reality. In the second episode of our 4 part “Starting a Start-Up” Miniseries, our host Rob Hanna hears from Guy Stern, Founder of Legal Connection how he validated the idea for Legal Connection, how he convinced people to help him in his early days and how he stays motivated! Support the show

Oct 12, 2020 • 26min
Intellectual Property Lawyer & Author - Rosie Burbidge - S3E11
Send us a text This week on our Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Rob Hanna was joined by, Rosie Burbidge. Rosie is an Intellectual Property Lawyer & Partner at gunnercooke LLP. Rosie has written a high profile book called European Fashion Law: From Start-up to Global Success and regularly writes for popular IP blogs and publications. Rosie has been recognized one of 20 Women in IP from around the world who are “destined for great things.” In this episode, Rob and Rosie dis...


