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LegalTea is a podcast dedicated to interviewing lawyers brewing beyond corporate and commercial law. Each week we sit down with a lawyer from a different practice area or industry asking them about their work and the journey they took to get there.
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Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, we're diving into the dynamic world of alternative legal careers with a spotlight on entrepreneurship in the legal realm. And who better to spill the beans with than the ingenious founder of LittleLaw, Idin Sabahipour!LittleLaw isn't just your average newsletter; it's a powerhouse of commercial awareness, crafted by a former associate turned trailblazer. Idin's journey from law student to startup maven is a testament to the endless possibilities awai...
Send us a Text Message.This week we sit down with Claire Kelly, Competition Counsel at Google. In the episode we discuss what competition law is and its intersectionality with other areas of law such as privacy law, the perception of Google and other BigTech companies as monopolies abusing their power and the new Digital Markets Act from the EU and what that means for BigTech.Outside of Google, we talk about Claire’s own career journey, specifically her transition from private prac...
Send us a Text Message.This week we sit down with Victor Rodrigo Zamora, Senior Legal Counsel at FIFA, the international governing body association of football, or simply that organisation that does the World Cup every 4 years and has its name on the videogame every football fan buys every year (well not anymore but that’s besides the point).. In the episode we discuss what FIFA is, what initiatives and reforms the organisation is implementing and the variety of legal work that’s involve...
Send us a Text Message.This week we sit down with Daisy Doardo, medical negligence paralegal and founder of Daisy Legal, a business providing social media management and branding services to law firms and legal consultants. In the episode, we discuss what Legal Branding is, the importance of branding for lawyers and law firms alike, and the power of LinkedIn. Outside of Legal Branding, we discuss Daisy’s unconventional career journey, the struggles of mental health and the importanc...
Send us a Text Message.This week we sit down with Antonia Welch, a freelance Legal PR and communications consultant. In the episode, we discuss what Legal PR and how it differs from traditional PR, why it’s important for firms to have Legal PR especially in the context of a merger, and how young lawyers can start getting involved. Contact Antonia on LinkedIn.
Send us a Text Message.This week we sit down with Kira Unger, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocket Law, an all-in-one legal platform servicing in-house teams and other businesses with their legal matters. In the episode what PocketLaw does, how to stand out in a crowded LegalTech marketplace and changing the paradigm of lawyers from cost-centres to drivers of value. Contact Kira on LinkedIn,PocketLaw Website
Send us a Text Message.This week we sit down with Nigel Clark, CEO of Nexa, a platform for consultant lawyers to offer an unparalleled service to their clients. In the episode we discuss the transition from a private practice fee earner to a consultant lawyer, the advantages of working as a consultant lawyer, and what role legal consultants have in the evolving landscape of the profession. Contact Nigel on LinkedIn,Nexa Website
Send us a Text Message.Now if you’ve been using the internet for the last couple of years you’ll know that technological innovation has taken societyby storm, it felt like only yesterday society was obsessing over NFTs and the latest cryptocurrency to invest in, whilst today it’s all about the Metaverse and ChatGPT. So here to help us delve into the latest and greatest trends in technology is Lily Li, Founder of Metaverse Law, a legal practice focused exclusively on privacy, data protect...
Send us a Text Message.I hope everybody’s enjoyed their Easter weekend - be it vacationing abroad or staycationing at home, devouring chocolate easter eggs or simply enjoying the extra 2 days of no work.Here at LegalTea, we’ve been brewing some important tea in response to an area of law that’s been making the headlines for several years now, but also very recently as well: Immigration & Asylum Law. Be it the political slogans of ‘taking back control’ or political plans to deport refugees...
Send us a Text Message.This week we’re sitting with Beth Payne, a Research Assistant at the Law Commission.In the episode we discuss what the Law Commission is, what are some common misconceptions about it, and the lifecycle of a Law Commission ProposalOutside LawCom, we discuss about Beth’s own career journey and her career plans as a Barrister. Follow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.ukContact Beth on LinkedIn
Send us a Text Message.This week we're sitting down with Alexia Vassilika Ogden, an Associate at Canvas Art Law, a boutique law firm specializing in Art & Cultural Heritage Law. In the episode we discuss what Art & Cultural Heritage Law is, the transparency and regulation in the sector especially in an age of digital art, as well as the growing practice of moral restitution. Outside art, we discuss Alexia’s own career journey, specifically her experience taking the SQE, how ...
Send us a Text Message.This week we’re sitting down with Hugh Tait, a Senior Investment Officer at Woodsford, an ESG/access to justice litigation finance business.In the episode we discuss what litigation finance is, the recent rise of the industry in the UK, what makes a litigation claim an attractive asset to invest in, and finally the criteria used when assessing a claim to invest in. Outside of Litigation Funding, we discuss Hugh’s own journey, coming from down-under to the UK, from ...
Send us a Text Message.Now typically in LegalTea we don’t tread on the same topic twice, but our next guest’s story was such a special one and gave us new insights into a topic we recently covered we decided to bend the rules again. You see this week we’re sitting down with Amy Marren, a Double Paralympian Swimmer and Solicitor Apprentice at BPP University.While most of us were struggling to wake up for our 9AM classes, Amy was swimming laps around her competitors at the Rio Olympics, an...
Send us a Text Message.This week we’re sitting down with Charlotte Ebutt, an Associate at RWK Goodman specialising in Racing & Bloodstock Law. In the episode we discuss what Racing & Bloodstock Law is, the impact of the Queen’s death on the industry, and the globalization of the sport. Outside of racing, we discuss Charlotte’s own journey into the legal profession, her choice to go to a regional firm over a city firm, and the importance of learning the lingo of the industry you’r...
Send us a Text Message.This week we’re sitting down with the Rain Man himself - Scott Simmons. Certified in ‘turning lawyers into rainmakers’, Scott is a Business Development Coach for Lawyers. In the episode we discuss what Legal Business Development is, the importance of lawyers having business development skills, and what young professionals entering the profession can do to stand out. Outside Legal Business Development we discuss Scott’s own legal journey from Solicitor to Busin...
Send us a Text Message.This week we sit down with Sarah Ouis, Founder of LawButHow, a platform where she disseminates Design Thinking insights for the legal industry and creates training manuals and guides to assist others to do the same, all whilst she works as the Director of Commercial at ContractPod AI, a LegalTech company. In the episode we discuss what Legal Design is, the importance of empathy in the legal industry, and what role LegalTech plays in it. Outside of Legal Design...
Send us a Text Message.This week we’re going to be focusing on the world of Insurance, sitting down with Rachel Farnworth, a Defendant Insurance Solicitor at Clyde & Co and former President of TFOIL - Tomorrow’s Forum of Insurance Lawyers. Rachel specializes in the defense of employers and public liability claims in the retail, leisure, transport and logistics sectors with regards to insurance. In the episode we deconstruct what Insurance Law is, the long-term impact COVID and techno...
Send us a Text Message.Happy New Year folks - 2023 has entered the chat - and whether you’ve just worn off from the holiday hangover/food fest or are well into your new-year-new-me mantra, I’m glad to have you back tuning into the show for another episode. This week’s episode has all to do with Dance Music Law. We sit down with Tiffany Law, a Legal & Business Affairs Manager at Involved Group, parent company of multiple record labels, a publishing arm, and an events arm, making it a ...
Send us a Text Message.Today’s episode focuses on corporations, but from a different angle than you’re used to. Typically you hear about corporations and human rights in the context of corporate exploitation and immoral behavior. But what about corporations themselves having human rights? Can they? Should they? WILL THEY? Well we at LegalTea decided to go to the expert Professor Nick Friedman to find out. Nick is a Fellow and Associate Lecturer in Public Law at the University of Cambridg...
Send us a Text Message.Welcome back everybody! It’s been a minute - we’ve got quite the line-up this Season - from Academic to Private Practice, from Human Rights to Video Games, to today’s premiere episode. You might have seen more and more recently the term ‘Solicitor Apprenticeships’ appearing more on the news and in Law Firms’ offerings. But what are they exactly and how do they differ from a traditional training contract? Well we here at LegalTea decided to reach out to the champion...
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