Legal Unicorns

Legal Unicorns

<p>Legal Unicorns: Rob Green invites Africa-based Legal Industry leaders to chat about their lives and careers, to find out more about the people and the business behind the law, across the Continent. <br><br>More from us:<br>One On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry <br><br>Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.com<br><br>VIP's subscribe to hear of jobs, salary and bonus information before anyone else - globallegalmarket.substack.com <br><br></p>

Rohan Bilimoria, bringing the Legal world together

Send us a text Join me on the latest episode of Legal Unicorns as I sit down with Rohan Bilimoria, the visionary founder of Law Ninjas. www.lawninjas.co Together, we explore how his community-driven approach is reshaping the legal sector by fostering collaboration, mentorship, and innovation. From empowering lawyers and law students globally to giving back through scholarships, Rohan shares his inspiring journey and the transformative impact of Law Ninjas. Don’t miss t...

02-15
01:03:34

Esmarie - from SA to Mauritius and bouncing back from incredible sadness to succeed

Send us a text Esmarie Swanepoel is a prominent figure in the corporate services sector, currently serving as a Director and Head of Corporate & Immigration at Temple Corporate Services, a licensed management company in Mauritius. Her role encompasses overseeing corporate governance and immigration matters, reflecting her expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments. With a strong academic background, Esmarie has contributed to various research initiatives. Esmar...

12-14
41:38

The best tips and bits of 2024

Send us a text Our Legal Unicorns podcast went from being a baby to a fully fledged, angry teen this year!! At times we were the number 1 careers podcast on Apple, across 5 different African nations. We have interviewed some of the best in the #law, #legaltech and #inhouse, all shaping the industry now, and in the future Enjoy this wrap and turn the volume to 100!!!!!

12-14
09:21

Nikita Lalla & Ric Pillay, Unicorns on a journey, from the garage to the top

Send us a text Our first returning Unicorn, Nikita Lalla, and this time, her co-founder Ric, have joined us to discuss the journey from start up in a garage to now 7 years old and a multi award winning law firm. The big reason I wanted to talk to them about this incredible milestone is that there are many, tens of thousands, of attorneys on a similar path and its fantastic for those listeners to see how others have done it. LnP Attorneys Beyond Legal is a prominent South African law firm spec...

12-08
01:31:51

Unicorn: Douglas J. Wood, award winning Author and global Law Partner

Send us a text Another MUST listen for every Attorney in the world who cares about their career, their firm, and their future. Wherever you are at in your career - this is an incredible guide to building a legal practice and then exiting. We talk a lot about his newest book, From Dawn to Dusk: How to Build a Multimillion Dollar Law Practice and Then Give It Away. Which guides the reader through the steps to building your practice, and the difficulties of stepping away when its time to retir...

12-02
49:43

Derrick Kaufmann - A lawyer who has gone from the bottom to the top

Send us a text Derrick Kaufmann is a prominent South African lawyer, currently serving as the Co-Managing Partner for Africa and the Head of the Corporate and Commercial Department at Andersen in South Africa. With extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, Kaufmann has developed a strong reputation in transactional law, international trade, and cross-border transactions. He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Economic Law from the University of South Africa and has a r...

11-25
01:29:22

Your Law Career Future explained - Unicorn with a twist, Jordan Furlong

Send us a text A MUST listen for every Attorney in the world who cares about their career, their firm, and their future. In this eye-opening episode, Legal Industry Analyst Jordan Furlong reveals how law firms can thrive in a tech-driven future by restructuring their business models and embracing AI, challenging the outdated billable hour system. Discover why the key to success lies in valuing client relationships and enhancing productivity through innovative approaches rather than merely add...

09-18
53:06

The latest Unicorn, Ratidzo Murwisi, from Botswana

Send us a text Exclusively available to our SubStack members. Legal Unicorns now has over 250k views and downloads in the last 40 episodes. This time, Botswana is back in Focus. So delighted that Rati Murwisi can join me, she’s fun, committed, engaging and really helping to shape legal services From GRM One On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.comVIP's subscribe...

08-26
55:32

Legal Unicorn, Rebecca Manoti, from Miss Tanzania to Attorney and beyond

Send us a text One On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.comVIP's subscribe to hear of jobs, salary and bonus information before anyone else - globallegalmarket.substack.com The next Unicorn is Rebecca Manoti whose journey is an exciting and inspiring one. From committed student to Miss Tanzania to Attorney, to future philanthropist - Rebecca is going plac...

07-07
35:51

"I wanted to move overseas and build a career" Legal Unicorn Marthinus Steyn

Send us a text One On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.comVIP's subscribe to hear of jobs, salary and bonus information before anyone else - globallegalmarket.substack.com Want to see how hard it can be to move overseas? Phew…Marthinus takes us on his journey, from Cape Town to Hong Kong, battling riots, Covid, lockdowns, seclusion, being apart from loved...

07-01
59:34

Stiint is about to change your working world, meet the team. Legal Unicorns Stacey and Lino join Rob in the studio

Send us a text #FutureOfWork #TalentAcquisition #RecruitmentRevolution One On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.comVIP's subscribe to hear of jobs, salary and bonus information before anyone else - globallegalmarket.substack.com Two South African's have changed the game of hiring....forever. In this insightful episode, we sit down with the vision...

06-18
39:29

Shabnam Sablay Parker Navigating a Legal Career and Family as a Woman

Send us a text One On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.comVIP's subscribe to hear of jobs, salary and bonus information before anyone else - globallegalmarket.substack.com Join us as we chat to Shabnam Sablay Parker who has taken a chance on Building Legal Career as she manage family Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more!&n...

05-15
51:55

Richard Thompson Takes The Legal Road Less travelled

Send us a text One On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.comVIP's subscribe to hear of jobs, salary and bonus information before anyone else - globallegalmarket.substack.com Join us as we chat to legal consultant Richard Thompson who has taken a chance on himself and gone the road less travelled! Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE...

04-17
48:27

Young and Ambitious: Navigating M&A Law with Oliver Kabongo

Send us a text One On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.comVIP's subscribe to hear of jobs, salary and bonus information before anyone else - globallegalmarket.substack.com Join us as we chat to superstar M&A attorney Oliver Kabongo. Born in Congo and raised in South Africa and living in London, Oliver's experience and career has us captured! D...

04-03
48:18

Forging a Path: Ruth Gondwe's Journey in Legal Tech

Send us a text #LegalTech #WomeninTech #Innovation #Malawi #SouthAfrica #techpioneers Join us for an insightful conversation with Ruth Gondwe, a trailblazer in the legal tech industry. Born in Malawi, Ruth's journey took her to South Africa, where she now leads the charge in transforming the legal landscape through technology. In this captivating interview, we'll delve into her remarkable story, exploring the challenges she overcame, the innovative solutions she has champ...

03-20
47:45

“Get me back where the money is!” - Miles Ollyn gives his insights from Botswana

Send us a text Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more! Connect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns Get in touch with Rob regarding your legal career today - rob@thegrmgroup.com Know someone who you think is a legal unicorn? Get in touch with Tsitsi (tsitsi@thegrmgroup.com)!

03-06
01:02:30

"I wanted to be an economist!" - Legal Unicorn John Chibueze and the unique journey of a lawyer

Send us a text Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more! Connect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns 00:00 Introduction 5:15 Getting to know John 15:00 The impact of COVID lockdown on John's approach to his career 25:08 Unconventional journey into Law 38:07 Crucial lessons early in your legal career 1:02:30 Calculated risks and familial support 1:1...

02-21
01:26:30

Navigating the LegalTech Landscape and the Future of Legal Jobs

Send us a text Join us for an insightful conversation with Colin Levy, a leading expert in legal technology, as he delves into the transformative impact of LegalTech on the legal industry and explores the evolving landscape of legal jobs. In this engaging interview with Rob Green, host of the Legal Unicorns podcast, Colin Levy shares his perspectives on: The rise of LegalTech and its disruptive potential How LegalTech is redefining traditional legal roles and responsibilities The emer...

12-06
43:11

How to make a real difference - Kerusha Pillay shows us the way

Send us a text In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kerusha Pillay, a dedicated legal professional and Advocate who passionately serves underprivileged women and the Tamil community. Despite her personal battle, which she exclusively discusses at the end of the interview, Kerusha continues to make a significant impact through her extensive charity work. the key aspects of the interview, including Kerusha's work with businesswomen and the Tamil community, and her role as a legal ...

11-22
01:35:13

A dream delayed is not a dream denied! - Legal Unicorn Mpho Khoele

Send us a text Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more! Connect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns Connect with Mpho: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpho-b-khoele/ 00:00 - Introduction 3:46 - Resilience in the face of hard times 7:06 - The power in never giving up on yourself 12:45 - Past life experience and its impact on Mpho’s legal career 22:08 ...

11-08
01:03:19

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