This episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast shines a spotlight on Venandah Madanhi, a lawyer and social entrepreneur at the forefront of legal innovation and youth empowerment. As an Associate in Milbank LLP's London office and a key figure in the European Leveraged Finance/Capital Markets Group, Venandah offers an insightful glimpse into the complex world of leveraged finance and capital markets, demystifying its role and impact.

Beyond her legal practice, Venandah is the driving force behind Talk About, an organisation dedicated to bridging the gap between young people and professionals through impactful engagement, focusing on soft skills, personal development, and mental wellbeing. Her work has not only earned her a spot as the youngest individual on Birmingham’s inaugural Top 30 Under 30 list but also a position among the UK's top outstanding black students and graduates.

𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧?
You can catch Rob and Venandah talking about:

• Discover Venandah's journey into law and what fuels her passion for social progress and legal diversity.
• Gain invaluable insights into the essentials of succeeding in a global law firm's training contract, directly from Venandah's experiences.
• Unpack the intricacies of leveraged finance and capital markets with Venandah's expert guidance, making this complex field accessible to all.
• Explore a day in the life at Milbank and debunk common misconceptions about working in US law firms.
• Learn about the importance of mental health discussions in the workplace and how Venandah champions social mobility and personal branding through innovative platforms.
• Be inspired by Venandah's advice for aspiring legal professionals aiming to make their mark in top law firms.

Join us now on your favourite podcast streaming app!

Don't forget to join our Discord community where we connect with like-minded people, share resources, and continue the conversation from this episode.

Sponsored by Clio - the #1 legal software for clients, cases, billing and more!
💻 www.legallyspeakingpodcast.com
📧 info@legallyspeakingpodcast.com

Support the show