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In our grand finale of Season 4 of the podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Jake Schogger onto the show. 
Jake is the Founder of the Commercial Law Academy, which is a comprehensive e-learning platform for lawyers. He's also the Founder and CEO of the City Career Series, a publishing firm for titles aimed at ambitious young people seeking a variety of careers in the City.
Before these ventures, Jake was a lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, a magic circle firm. In between his publishing and e-learning firm, he also manages Fresh Perspective Communications, and is Head of Marketing & Business Development for WorldLabs. 
Luckily, he found the time in his busy schedule to share his story and legal career tips with Robert Hanna! 

Topics discussed include: 
What he learnt from working in a top Magic Circle law firmWhy he left the City to set up the Commercial Law AcademyHis advice on making the most of LinkedIn for your legal careerAn overview of some core competencies needed to succeed in the competitive and evolving sector His guide to acing those challenging law firm interviewsOut now on the Legally Speaking Podcast website and on all major audio platforms!
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This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Dennis Yu onto the show.

In an episode ideal for legal professionals with marketing responsibilities, Dennis explains how law firms can upgrade the productivity of their online advertising and content strategy. It's an important topic, with spend often misused on ineffective ads and poorly performing content.

Dennis is the CEO of BlitzMetrics, a digital marketing training firm which partners with schools to train young adults in the art of online advertising and content strategy.

Dennis pioneered the development of the area, having helped build the first websites for Cartier and Raytheon in the late 1990s. He then became a VP of American Airlines in his early 20s, pioneering their online presence at the turn of the century. Following this, he went on to work at Yahoo before later becoming the CEO of BlitzMetrics.

As part of his role at Blitzmetrics, he's spoken over 730 times in 7 countries, and has been featured on publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and CNN. 

In this episode he describes: 
His work as a VP and Product Manager of American AirlinesHow law firms should focus on Google My Business tools, not just their web presence, in terms of boosting their SEO and visibilityWhat remarketing is and how it can help your law practice generate leadsHow spending just a dollar a day on ads can shape your strategyHow to move away from a 'publisher mentality' and boost the efficiency of your ad outputHow to maximise reach from your social video content

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This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Mitra Ahouraian.  
In 2011 Mitra founded her own law firm, Mitra Ahouraian Law. Based in Los Angeles, it's a full-service corporate and entertainment law firm. Prior to this she worked as a legal counsel at MTV and Phoenix Books, as well as working at Munger Tolles & Olson.
She's had a highly impressive career, being awarded the 'Super Lawyers Distinction' four years in a row! Alongside her role, she's also a dedicated volunteer for third sector organisations. Notably, in 2016 she played a leading role in organizing the Skid Row Carnival of Love, providing entertainment and essential social services to 3,000 homeless people in downtown LA.  
In the full episode she discusses:
The challenges of switching from a medical degree to a law careerWhy not starting your own law firm can sometimes be a riskWhat's she's learnt as a legal entrepreneur, including the importance of staying curiousHer advice and experience on getting over imposter syndrome when working in a large firmHer tips for aspiring legal professionals, and her work to help the LA homeless communityOut now on our website and all major audio platforms!
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This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Tony D'Urso onto the show, in an episode perfect for legal entrepreneurs looking to boost their marketing game! 
Tony is a top entrepreneur, author, celebrity podcaster and marketing expert. In his career working in real estate, insurance and technology he's helped raise millions of dollars in funding and scaled start-ups across the US. 
His business podcast, 'The Tony D'Urso Show', has achieved 10 million downloads, and is the number one show on the VoiceAmerica network. He's also written several books, with a recent work achieving #2 on the Amazon bestseller list. 

In this episode he discusses:
How he achieved his career success, from working as a paper boy in suburban Chicago, to working in insurance tech, to becoming the podcasting star he is todayThe importance of consistency and mentors in developing any careerWhy it's a great idea for lawyers to start their own podcast as a part of their business development strategyThe benefits of centralising your brand identity

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This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Siavash Khazamipour.
Siavash is a personal injury lawyer at McComb Witten Personal Injury Lawyers and is based in Vancouver, Canada. He's worked at the firm for six years, navigating a variety of cases in the unique legal jurisdiction of British Columbia.
At the University of Toronto, he was the youngest ever Chair of the Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights society, representing refugees on a pro bono basis. This is a cause close to his heart due to his own refugee background (his parents settled in Canada after facing political persecution in Iran). Siavash himself was brought up in a relatively low income migrant community in downtown Toronto, giving him first-hand experience and understanding of the challenges faced by underprivileged migrant communities.
Away from work, Siavash is a keen proponent of BitClout, a new online platform combing cryptocurrency and decentralised social media (effectively turning social media stars into tradable assets, via the medium of 'Creator Coins'). 
Topics discussed include:
His family's refugee background, and the unique nature of Canada's legal pathwayHow he got his current role and what the job entails on a daily basisThe importance of having a purpose in one's legal career journeyHis involvement in BitClout, a new decentralised platform that combines social media and cryptocurrencyWhy he goes by the nickname of 'Memes' and what advice he'd give to his younger self Out now on the Legally Speaking Podcast website and all major audio platforms!
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This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Sophie Shaw onto the show.

In an episode which is perfect for aspiring solicitors, law students and current trainees, Sophie shares her first-hand insights and advice on succeeding during your training contract.

Sophie currently works as a Restructuring and Insolvency Associate for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (a highly reputable Silver Circle US law firm). Prior to this, she worked in product marketing for Linklaters, which was a useful inroad into the sector.

Alongside her busy role, she's passionate about supporting the next generation of lawyers. To support this, she's a mentor for GROW Mentoring and regularly shares her legal career tips via her popular Instagram page (@lawwithsophie).

Topics discussed include:
How she broke into the profession through her work in legal marketingHow to stand out during your training contract by being enthusiastic and proactiveThe importance of clear communication and effectively dealing with feedbackWhy mentoring is a valuable tool for your long term legal careerHow to demonstrate reliability in a practical workplace contextHow to boost your chance of qualifying into your preferred seatOut now on the Legally Speaking Podcast website and all major audio platforms!


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