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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.
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On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Mark Evans. Mark is the president of the Law Society of England and Wales. He is the 181st president, and has more than 28 years of experience in residential, commercial and agricultural property transactions and succession planning. Mark's presidential themes include a professional Fit for the Future, championing our members and supporting solicitor well being. His mission is to promote the excellence, diversity and innovation of the solicitors profession, all whilst upholding the rule of law and access to justice. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Mark discussing:- Shaping the Future: Embracing Innovation and Diversity in Law- Bridging the Gap: Tackling Legal Deserts and Expanding Access to Justice- Strengthening the Profession: Raising the Bar for Legal Education and Training- Prioritising Wellbeing: Transforming Mental Health for Lawyers- Building Community: Connecting the Legal World through Running and Shared Experience Connect with Mark Evans here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mark-evans-57927917
Welcome back and thank you for being part of the Legally Speaking podcast journey. We appreciate your listening, sharing, showing up, and for sticking with us as this podcast packed its bags and traveled the world. From Dubai to Ibiza, from the Festival of Entrepreneurs to Mercedes world, all the way through to ClioCon 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. You joined us with every step of the way, and that means everything to us. A massive shout out as well to our incredible sponsor, Clio. backing the show, supporting the vision, and helping make these conversations possible. Coming up right now, as we come to a close with Season 9, we're going to be rolling straight into the snippets from the top 10 episodes of Season 9, bringing you the moment you loved, shared, and replayed the most. And here's the thing, this isn't goodbye, not even close. So don't go anywhere because season 10 is just around the corner. We're coming back bigger, bolder and better than ever. This has been an incredible season. Thanks for joining us on the adventure. Happy New Year and we'll see you very soon.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and his guests discussing:- What Comes Next for Legally Speaking Podcast- Disruptive Legal Career Journeys- Advocating for Clients in Medical Negligence- Leadership and Diversity in Legal Practice- Navigating Sanctions and White Collar Crime- Exploring Private Wealth Law- AI and Legal Technology Trends- Legal Tech Research and Innovation- Entrepreneurial Journeys- Expert Guidance and Advice from Seasoned Veterans in LawStay Tuned here - https://legallyspeakingpodcast.com/
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Brett Colvin. Brett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Goodlawyer, branded Canada’s most trusted in-house counsel network, Goodlawyer provides cost-effective in-house legal solutions. Goodlawyer has helped over 5,000 businesses and they are just at the start of their venture. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Brett discussing:- Flexible Legal Careers with Goodlawyer- Embracing New Legal Technology- Leadership & Company Culture- Strategic Customer Focus- Community and Brand BuildingConnect with Brett Colvin here - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brettrcolvin
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Damien Riehl. Damien is a lawyer with experience in litigation, counselling businesses, handling cybersecurity crises and managing intellectual property matters. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, startups and nonprofits. He is also the Solutions Champion at Clio. As a technologist, Damien has spent more than a decade designing and developing AI tools in the legal practice. His goal is to build technology connecting law to the people it serves. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Damien discussing:- AI Transforming Legal Services- Data Quality and Access- Ethical and Practical Impacts of Legal Tech- Intellectual Property in the Age of AI- Alignment of Tech with Human and Legal ValuesConnect with Damien Riehl here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienriehl
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Marco Imperiale. Marco is the Founder and Managing Director of Better Ipsum. He graduated with a Master’s from Harvard Law School in 2016. Marco was an entertainment and copyright lawyer, before becoming the Head of Innovation of a leading Italian law firm. Marco now sits as the President of the Wellbeing Committee. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Marco discussing:- The Evolution of Legal Design: Embracing User-Centric Services- Navigating the Intersection of AI and Legal Innovation- The Importance of Flexibility in the Legal Profession- Mental Health and Well-being: A Priority in Law Firms- The Role of Legal Design in Enhancing Access to JusticeConnect with Marco Imperiale here - https://it.linkedin.com/in/marco-imperiale/en
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Grace Williams. Grace is a Certified Health and Nutrition Coach. A former Whit & Case Associate, she has experienced the high-pressure environments of working at a US law firm. Grace’s mission is to support high-performing individuals, personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies, all whilst developing their energy, resilience and wellbeing. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Grace discussing:- Elevating Legal Performance Through Well-Being and Resilience- Going From Burnout to Breakthrough with a Path to Sustainable Success- Tailored Strategies for Health: The Next Level of Lawyer Well-Being- Techniques for Staying Resilient in Law- Power Habits and Honest Conversations and Wellness EssentialsConnect with Grace Williams here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/grace-williams-coach
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Darryl Cooke. Darryl is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Gunnercooke LLP, an award-winning international law firm. Darryl’s firm is known for redefining what it means to lead and innovate in professional services. A successful corporate lawyer, Darryl has built one of the UK’s most disruptive legal firms - and is on a mission to change the legal model, putting people and purpose at the core of business.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Darryl discussing:- Creating a Revolutionary Fee-Share Model- How to Live Through Values, Not Just Words- Methods of Empowering Leadership- Making the Most of Community-Driven Impact- Designing Your Life, Your WayConnect with Darryl Cooke here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/darryljcooke
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Emily Monastiriotis.Emily is the Global Managing Partner at Simmons & Simmons. She specialises in international construction disputes and is a market-leading expert on fire safety cases. Her work has been recognised in the Lawyer Top Cases of 2024. Emily firmly believes in her three guiding principles - clients, people and technology. Earlier this year, she was named on of Financial News’ Top 50 Most Influential Lawyers 2025.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Emily discussing:- Emily's Inspiring Path to Leadership- How to Lead with Integrity- Pioneering Innovation at Simmons & Simmons- A Balancing Act: Emily Monastiriotis' Secrets to Resilience- Building a Creative Legal CultureConnect with Emily Monastiriotis here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emily-monastiriotis
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Jacqueline Watts. Jacqueline is an Emerging Technologies Lawyer at boutique law firm, Allin1 Advisory. She is also the Head of Corporate Commercial Law. Jacqueline is passionate about discussing law in the virtual world - publishing her book on ‘Law in the Metaverse’. Earlier this year, she was on the panel as part of the City of London’s Access to Finance for Early-Stage SMEs, and at the end of last year, she spoke about legal issues concerning the metaverse & Web3 at the Tech Summit.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Jacqueline discussing:- The Evolving Role of Lawyers in Emerging Technologies and AI- Why the Metaverse Matters and How Immersive Virtual Worlds Reshape Legal Practice- Regulatory Challenges and the Future Governance of Virtual Rnvironments- The Importance of Contractual Foundations for Innovators and Tech Founders- Ethical, Safety and Human-Behaviour Considerations in Virtual and Immersive SpacesConnect with Jacqueline Watts here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/wattsjacqueline
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Emerald De Leeuw-Goggin. Emerald is the Global Head of AI Governance and Privacy at Logitech. She is also the Co-Founder of Women in AI Governance, a professional network advancing women’s leadership in AI regulation, policy and governance. Emerald has been recognised as one of the top 100 European Female Founders to follow. She has been awarded European Young Innovator of the Year, Privacy Executive of the Year 2023 and Women in AI Ambassador in 2024.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Emerald discussing:- Values-Driven AI and Privacy Governance- Cross-Functional, Collaborative AI Governance- Global Compliance Through Unified Standards- Women in AI Governance and Inclusive Leadership- Balancing Innovation and Ethics Through Stable PrinciplesConnect with Emerald De Leeuw-Goggin here - https://ie.linkedin.com/in/emeralddeleeuw
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Samallie Kiyingi. Samallie is the former General Counsel of Standard Chartered Bank. She has a wealth of experience in financial servies in the public and private sectors. Samallie was also previously Director of Legal Services at African Export-Import Bank, Global Head of Securitisation Regulatory Policy at Deutsche Bank and Senior Associate at Clifford Chance. She is also an expert member of PRIME’s Finance Foundation. In 2021, Samallie was awarded General Counsel of the Year at the International Financial Law Review Africa Law Awards.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Samallie discussing:- Diverse and Global Legal Career- Influence of Heritage and Family Legacy- Lessons in Career Transitions and Adaptability- Leadership, Executive Mindset, and Commercial Awareness- Cultural Intelligence and Negotiation StyleConnect with Samallie Kiyingi here - https://sg.linkedin.com/in/samallie-kiyingi-26566213
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Nnamdi Emelifeonwu. Nnamdi is the Co-Founder & CEO of Definely. Named as 1 of the 50 fastest-growing tech companies, Definitely was founded by two former Magic Circle Lawyers. Nnamdi, a former Trainee Solicitor and Associate at Freshfields Bruchhaus Deringer, and his Co-Founder Feargus MacDaeid, set out to make legal documents more accessible with drafting, reviewing and understanding legal files.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Nnamdi discussing:- How Definely Was Born from a Visually Impaired Lawyer’s Challenge- Definely’s Mission to Make Legal Information Effortless to Understand- How Nnamdi and Feargus’ Practice Empowering the Modern Lawyer- Transforming Legal Contracts and Workflows to be More Streamlined- How Definely’s Customer-Centric Approach is Built with Lawyers, for LawyersConnect with Nnamdi Emelifeonwu here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnamdiemelifeonwu/
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Monica Zent. Monica is the Principal at the Law Innovation Agency and Founder & CEO of ZentLaw. She is a pioneering legal industry innovator, Legal Tech expert and Digital Innovation Strategist, with nearly 3 decades as an investor, successful entrepreneur and legal industry thought leader. Monica is passionate about driving transformation in legal operations and technology adoption.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Monica discussing:- Monica’s Pioneering Role in Legal Tech and Innovation- Dual Leadership in ZentLaw and the Law Innovation Agency- Focus on Predictive Analytics and AI in Legal Tech- Advisory and Thought Leadership Work with an Innovation Mindset- Helping Organisations Innovate SafelyConnect with Monica Zent here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicazent/
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Marcin Durlak. Marcin is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of IMD Solicitors LLP, an award-winning boutique firm recognised for its culture-first leadership and bold innovations. He and his wife and business partner,were jointly named Managing Partners of the Year at the 2025 ModernLaw Awards, after pioneering a 4-day working week with 100% pay whilst achieving record growth and world-class satisfaction. Passionate about culture-first leadership, Marcin is redefining what success looks like in the legal industry. From arriving in the UK with 1 suitcase to running an award-winning firm, his story is proof that bold ideas can transform both business and lives.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Marcin discussing:- Pioneering a Four-Day Work Week in Legal Practice- Building IMD Solicitors: From Language Skills to Award-Winning Firm- Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Continuous Improvement- Leveraging Technology and Innovation for Growth- Cultivating Culture, Team, and Balanced Firm ExpansionConnect with Marcin Durlak here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcin-durlak
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Amy Clowrey. Amy is a Solictor and the Director of the Child Compensation Team at Switalskis. She is the firm’s Training Principal, responsible for Qualifying Solicitrors, Solicitor Apprentices and Graduate Solitcitor Apprentices. Amy was awarded Lawyer of the Year at the Modern Law Awards 2023 and Rising Star Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024. She is passionate about encouraging and supporting the next generation of lawyers into the legal profession.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Amy discussing:- Amy Clowrey’s Personal And Professional Journey- Implementing Advocacy and Legal Reform- Mental Health in Law and its Importance- Supporting Future Lawyers- Media and Public AdvocacyConnect with Amy Clowrey here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-clowrey/
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Charlotte Hill. Charlotte is a partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper specialising in commercial dispute resolution, financial services regulation, restructuring and insolvency, described as a next generation partner by the Legal 500, Charlotte is passionate about her work in the sector, and has been awarded Women of the Year, FinTech and crypto innovation UK, at the city wealth power, women awards.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Charlotte discussing:- Charlotte Hill’s Career Journey and Path to Partnership- Building Inclusive Law Firm Culture and Supporting the Next Generation- Navigating Crypto, Digital Assets, and Emerging Tech in Legal Practice- Managing Legal Risk and the Role of AI in Litigation- Regulation, Community, and Advice for Aspiring Solicitors in Commercial DisputesConnect with Charlotte Hill here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlottehill-litigation
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Damien Van Brunschot. Damien is the owner and Principal Consultant of EvolveResolve. Leveraging his own expertise in mediation and leadership coaching, he co-founded, led and scaled boutique firm MVM Legal, later Kaden Boriss. Damien is the former Managing Partner of DWF (Australia). From 2020 to 2024, he’s been named by the Doyles guide as one of the best lawyers in Australia, specialising in workers’ compensation and respiratory diseases. Damien is passionate about the legal space and professional services, passing on his expertise to those in the trenches. He also recently launched his own podcast, The Resolution Room.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Damien discussing:- Leadership and Authenticity: Building Trust and Culture- Lessons From Scaling Law Firms: Persistence, Mindset and Strategy- Overcoming Challenges: Wellness, Mindfulness and Resilience- The Value of Coaching and Mentorship For Legal Leaders- Giving Back and Community Involvement: The Importance of GratitudeConnect with Damien Van Brunschot here - https://au.linkedin.com/in/damien-van-brunschot
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Jeremy Dein KC. Jeremy is one of the most highly regarded defence counsel in the country, specialising in serious offences including murder, terrorism and organised crime. He has dealt with multiple high-profile cases which have gained significant media attention, as described by chambers and partners. Jeremy is a fighter, and no case is too complex for him. He works tirelessly to ensure the right outcome. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Jeremy discussing:- The Value and Misconceptions of Criminal Defence Work- An Urgent Need for Prison and Sentencing Reform- Technology’s Transformative Impact on Criminal Law- Advancing Diversity and Leadership in the Legal Profession- Passion and Mentorship: The Keys to Legal SuccessConnect with Jeremy Dein KC here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-dein-kc-639385b5
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Sue Wakefield. Sue is the Director and Head of Business Development at ZEDRA. She has over 30 years of experience working in the financial service industry, specialising in onshore trust structuring. Sue holds a number of leadership positions and is a member of STEP.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Sue discussing:- Why Independent Escrow Providers Are In High Demand- The Importance of Escrow and Trust During Complex Transactions- Escrow Services Expanding Beyond M&A Into Other Industries- The Impact of Tech, Especially In Identification and Verification- Fixed Fees, Attractive Interest Rates and No Minimum Time RequirementsConnect with Sue here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-wakefield-tep-14232725
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Alex Baker. Alex is the Founder of Legal Tech Collective and Legal Tech Foundry. With 20 years of experience in launching and building companies in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America, Alex is currently supporting start-ups in the legal and financial sector. He is passionate about building the future of legal services.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Alex discussing:- The Urgency for Legal Tech Adoption- The Importance of Empowering Legal Tech Founders- What It Means to Be an AI-Native Law Firm- The Challenges for Traditional Firms- The Cost of Inaction (COI)Connect with Alex here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/alexpbaker
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