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Legally Speaking Podcast
by Legally Speaking Podcast™ · English
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.
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Will AI Fuel the Rise of Independent Lawyers? - Kenzo Onumonu - S10E38How AI and COVID-driven remote work are accelerating the shift from traditional law firms to independent/fractional lawyers, and how Coram (quorum.ai) uses AI-native infrastructure to make fractional…28 Sep 2026 · 43 min
From Working-Class Beginnings to a Top 50 Law Firm: Chloe Lake on Breaking Barriers in Law - S10E37Chloe Lake’s non-traditional path into law—how A-level results, changing universities, and a placement year shaped her solicitor qualification; plus lessons on thriving environments, social mobility,…21 Sep 2026 · 44 min
Storytelling for Lawyers: Why It Matters More in the Age of AI - André Noël Chaker - S10E36Storytelling and authentic human communication as the key differentiator for lawyers and leaders in the AI age; how AI can improve speaking without erasing authenticity.14 Sep 2026 · 39 min
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Will AI Fuel the Rise of Independent Lawyers? - Kenzo Onumonu - S10E38How AI and COVID-driven remote work are accelerating the shift from traditional law firms to independent/fractional lawyers, and how Coram (quorum.ai) uses AI-native infrastructure to make fractional…28 Sep 2026 · 43 min · 16 chapters
From Working-Class Beginnings to a Top 50 Law Firm: Chloe Lake on Breaking Barriers in Law - S10E37Chloe Lake’s non-traditional path into law—how A-level results, changing universities, and a placement year shaped her solicitor qualification; plus lessons on thriving environments, social mobility,…21 Sep 2026 · 44 min · 16 chapters
Storytelling for Lawyers: Why It Matters More in the Age of AI - André Noël Chaker - S10E36Storytelling and authentic human communication as the key differentiator for lawyers and leaders in the AI age; how AI can improve speaking without erasing authenticity.14 Sep 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
How Supermergers Revolutionise the Future of Law with Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Ian Bagshaw - S10E35How “supermergers” (large law-firm combinations) are reshaping the future of legal services, with a focus on building a new international firm, integrating cultures, and using AI/tech to accelerate…7 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 21 chapters
Menopause at Work: How Leaders Can Support Women & Build Better Workplaces - Dr Lucy Mather - S10E34Menopause at work as a leadership and legal compliance issue, including menopause action plans, discrimination/reasonable adjustments, and practical support to retain staff ahead of 2027.31 Aug 2026 · 44 min · 14 chapters
From Hackney to High Court: How Equality by Design Builds a Diverse Future - Elaine Banton - S10E33Equality by Design in law and workplaces—why institutions should embed fairness proactively in systems (including algorithms/AI) rather than react after discrimination harms people; also Elaine…24 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Why Watson's Daily Commercial Awareness Separates Great Lawyers from the Good: Peter Watson - S10E32Peter Watson explains commercial awareness for lawyers—how to move from knowing business news to applying it in interviews and client work.17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 21 chapters
From Tinder to Legal AI: How Ruben Miessen’s LEGALFLY Reinvents In-House Legal Teams - S10E31Ruben Miessen, CEO/co-founder of LegalFly, explains how enterprise legal AI can automate in-house legal workflows for regulated industries while protecting sensitive data.10 Aug 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026 Bonus Reel: Marisa Borsboom's Exciting New AnnouncementMarisa Monteiro Borsboom announces AI2L’s new WAI2L initiative (“W” for women) and the gathering of first allies.3 Aug 2026 · 2 min · 1 chapter
How Olliers Solicitors Quadrupled Turnover by Rethinking Criminal Law - Matthew Claughton - S10E30Matthew Claughton (Managing Director of Olliers Solicitors) explains how the firm grew to quadruple turnover by focusing on pre-charge criminal defence, matching clients to specialist lawyers,…3 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 19 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026: AI for Good: Legal Innovation with Real Impact - Monika Koestner - E16Legal Tech Talk 2026 discussion on how AI is transforming legal workflows, improving access to justice for vulnerable people, and what legal leaders should do now (learn AI, stay adaptable).28 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 6 chapters
Premier League to Legal Pioneer: How Neil Heaney Turned a Legal Disaster into a Global Goal - S10E29Neil Heaney, CEO/founder of Judicare Law International, explains how he built an international law firm after being let down by legal help during a cross-border overseas property fraud, and discusses…27 Jul 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026: The Talent Behind Legal Growth - David Woolstencroft - E15LegalTechTalk 2026 miniseries episode with Legally Speaking Podcast as official media partner, focusing on “the talent behind legal growth,” conference takeaways, and how AI has become central in…24 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 3 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026: Why Legal Design Belongs in Legal Tech - Mia Ihamuotila - E14Mia Ihamuotila argues that legal design should be embedded in legal tech, framing AI as a “second brain” that elevates lawyers’ thinking rather than replacing it.23 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 10 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026: The World’s First B Corp eDiscovery Provider? - James Macgregor - E13LegalTechTalk 2026 discussion on whether the first B Corp eDiscovery provider is possible, and how AI should be adopted in litigation/discovery.21 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 6 chapters
Skill Over Salary | Fighting Bullies: The Case for a Career in Plaintiffs' Law - Bill Reid - S10E28Bill Reid argues for “skill over salary” and a career in plaintiffs’ (claimant-side) litigation, warning that big law’s high pay often comes with low responsibility and that AI will pressure the…20 Jul 2026 · 38 min · 11 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026: How In-House Teams are Adopting Legal Tech Globally - Manuel Mesquita - E12Legal Tech Talk 2026 discussion on how in-house legal teams adopt legal technology globally, focusing on implementation gaps, team mindset, and AI-driven change without losing core legal values.17 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 5 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026: What Global Legal Tech Can Teach the Profession - Albert Ferré - E11LegalTechTalk 2026 discussion on what global legal tech can teach the profession, focusing on access to justice, the human impact of automation, and “time” as the key resource.16 Jul 2026 · 12 min · 9 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026: AI Governance, eDiscovery & the Future of Digital Trust - Jeffrey Shapiro - E10LegalTechTalk 2026 discussion on AI governance, breaking corporate/law-firm data silos, using GenAI near the “corporate firewall” without owning sensitive data, and preparing for EU AI Act compliance…14 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 9 chapters
Patrick McCann: Authentic Leadership, Social Mobility & Building the Law Firm of the Future - S10E27Authentic leadership in law amid AI disruption; building a talent pipeline that improves social mobility; why apprenticeships and non-traditional routes (SQE, City Century) matter; what younger…13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 26 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026: Why the Best Legal Tech Demo is Rarely the Best Decision - Matthew Letts - E09Matthew Letts discusses how legal clients now expect tech-enabled service, why legal leaders must update tech strategy quickly, and how the “best” legal tech demo often isn’t the best procurement…10 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 9 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026: The Lawyer of 2030: Risk, AI & Human Judgment - James Smither - E08James Smither (Freshfields) discusses AI-driven transformation in legal work, focusing on risk/opportunity, shifting value measurement away from the billable hour, and the need for “intellectual…9 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
LegalTechTalk 2026: Building Legal Tech for the World’s Top Law Firms - Fergus Plant - E07LegalTechTalk 2026 miniseries episode featuring Fergus Plant on transforming legal tech, with emphasis on AI strategy, point solutions, and automating fund formation workflows.7 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 8 chapters
CILEX to New York Bar: How InHouseW’s Madeleine Weber is Helping Law Students Pass the SQE - S10E26Madeleine Weber explains her unconventional qualification route (SILEX to New York Bar to QLTS/SQE2) and how she runs InHouseW, an SQE2 prep platform.6 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters