
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 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...

Nov 25, 2024 • 39min
How AI and Legal Tech Make Advice More Accessible - Alexander Samuel Kardos Nyheim - S8 E38
Send us a text Can AI be trusted to provide complex legal advice? In this episode, your host, Rob Hanna, is joined by Alexander Samuel Kardos-Nyheim, the Founder & CEO of Safe Sign Technologies, to discuss AI’s role in making legal advice more accessible to the general population. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Alexander discussing: Why Alexander founded Safe Sign Technologies How AI can make legal advice more accessible AI’s unreliabilit...

Nov 20, 2024 • 9min
Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers - Ep 7 - Nicholas Hall
Send us a text Do you want to know how to reduce anxiety during your path to pupilage? Nicholas Hall is a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, and he joined me to share his advice for pupilage candidates, including the importance of staying calm and relaxing before you interviews. We also touched on the importance of enthusiasm throughout the conversation, as it’s a key attribute that most interviewers would look for. Tune in now for some great insights from another leading...

Nov 18, 2024 • 31min
You’re a Person First, Lawyer Second: Lessons From a Legal Life Coach - Emma Roche - S8 E37
Send us a text Have you ever considered working with a life coach? Then you won’t want to miss this episode with Emma Roche, an Of-Counsel Lawyer in Commercial Real Estate at BDB Pitmans and a qualified Life Coach. She shared her insights on the state of lawyers’ mental health and what we can do to improve it. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Emma discussing: Of-Counsel rolesSome of Emma’s most memorable casesThe value of living intentionally How la...

Nov 13, 2024 • 7min
Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers - Ep 6 - Alistair Fell
Send us a text Researching the chambers you’re applying to will help you get ahead in your search for a pupillage position. In this episode of the Pupillage Pathways miniseries, Rob Hanna was joined by Alistair Fell, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, to talk about the best ways for pupillage candidates to prepare for their applications and interviews. Alistair also shared his own experience of gaining a pupillage position, sharing his advice for new lawyers who want to follow ...

Nov 11, 2024 • 32min
Providing Legal Defence: How AI is Improving Accessibility in Law - Sarah Tuthill-Kveton - S8 E36
Send us a text Meet Sarah Tuthill-Kveton, a Partner at Chock Barhoum LLP and the Chief Legal Officer of CaseMark. She joined your host, Rob Hanna, in this episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast to share her insights as a defence attorney on how AI is making legal support more accessible by reducing lawyers’ workloads. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Sarah discussing: Insurance defence Her transition from public to civil defence CaseMark’s fou...

Nov 6, 2024 • 11min
Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers - Ep 5 - Alex Benn
Send us a text Being yourself is one of the most important aspects of a pupillage interview. In this episode, Alex Benn, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, joined your host, Rob Hanna, to talk about pupillage interviews. He shared his insights on the role of a panel’s preferences when it comes to choosing pupillage candidates. Alex suggested that creating personal connections based on authentic communication is the key to attaining your goals in the path to pupillage. T...

Nov 4, 2024 • 44min
Life as a Managing Partner: Leading Your Firm to Future Success - Michael A. Gerstenzang - S8 E35
Send us a text Have you ever wondered what the role of a Managing Partner is like? Then tune into this episode with Michael A. Gerstenzang, the Managing Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP . Hosted by Rob Hanna, this conversation covers everything from Michael’s early career to the role of listening in a Managing Partner’s day-to-day activities. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Ben discussing: The impact of clerkships on your career ...

Nov 2, 2024 • 16min
Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 16 - Nick Anderson
Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! For our final interview in this miniseries, we are joined by Nick Anderson, a Senior Vice President of Clio, who focuses on customer success. Nick is responsible for all off the Post-Sales functions of Clio. This includes onboarding, customer education and support. He plays a pivotal role in driving the world-class customer experience of Clio. Establishing and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction is only one of the vital...