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Legal Career Hacks: Tanya Singla’s Advice for Junior Lawyers
In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Tania Singla, international arbitration lawyer and author of the LinkedIn series 'What Your Partner Wants You To Know’.
In this episode, Tania provides her advice to junior lawyers on a range of topics such as how to make a good impression at work, how to avoid making the mistakes that junior lawyers typically make, how to transition from a law school mindset to a professional mindset, and Tania’s top tips for business development.
Tania’s book recommendations:
The Start Up Of You - Reed Hoffman
The Essential Advocate - Jay Harrington
Connect with Tania on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tania-singla/
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Life as an Litigation Insurer, with Macella Wan
In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Macella Wan, Underwriting Manager at Harbour Underwriting.
Macella shares insight into her career journey from private practice to Harbour Underwriting, one of the leading providers of commercial dispute insurance for both claimants and defendants.
Macella explains what type of cases that litigation insurers can help with, provides career advice to those who are interested in a career in law, and also shares networking tips.
Macella’s LinkedIn: Macella Wan | LinkedIn
Harbour Underwriting: Home - Harbour Underwriting
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The benefits of yoga and meditation for lawyers and law students
In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Baljit Kaur Chhokar, Solicitor and Yoga and Meditation Teacher to discuss how yoga and meditation can benefit current and aspiring lawyers.
Baljit explains why she decided to qualify as a yoga teacher, discusses how yoga and breath-work can help with stress management, and provides tips on how to prioritise self care for busy professionals.
Yoga Instagram: www.instagram.com/bascending
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Authenticity and wellbeing in the legal profession, with Hannah Beko
In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Hannah Beko, author of the bestselling book The Authentic Lawyer. Hannah provides insight into the key issues with the culture in many law firms, and her opinion on how law firms could help tackle the issues that lawyers face. Hannah also explains what it means to be an authentic lawyer, the benefits of being authentic, how lawyers can maintain a work/life balance, and much more.
As well as being a best-selling author and successful business owner, Hannah is a commercial property lawyer with 17 years’ experience which enables her to provide advice on leadership, authenticity, mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession, having actually experienced first hand the professional and personal challenges that the legal profession can present.
If you are interested in learning more about Hannah and her work, links to her books, website and LinkedIn are below:
Authentically Speaking Website: https://authenticallyspeaking.co.ukThe Authentic Lawyer Book: https://shorturl.at/iyV67Future Proof your Legal Career: https://shorturl.at/fTU19 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahbeko/
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Practicing Law in the Middle East with Anders Nilsson, Managing Partner and Head of Middle East at Bird & Bird
In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Anders Nilsson, Managing Partner and Head of Middle East at Bird & Bird.
Anders provides insight into his career journey from Sweden to Abu Dhabi, the key opportunities for lawyers working in the region, and what he enjoys most about working in the UAE.
Anders also provides career advice to aspiring and junior lawyers and provides his advice on how to win and retain business.
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PACCAR and the Post Office Horizon scandal with Charles Jeffery, Director of Litigation at Harbour
In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Charles Jeffery, Director of Litigation at Harbour, the largest privately-owned litigation funder in the world.
**WARNING: the sound quality is a little fuzzy for the first 4 minutes. But don’t worry, it becomes fine from then onwards!**
During this episode, Charles speaks about the Supreme Court decision in PACCAR, the decision that ruled many litigation funding agreements unenforceable, and also the UK governments vow to protect the industry due to the Post Office Horizon scandal and the group action which was only made possible due to litigation funding. Charles also explains the ways in which aspiring litigation funders can become qualified in the profession.
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Hosted by Stephanie Anais, Produced by Nathan Gore