Legally Speaking Podcast

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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.

  1. 3d ago

    Will AI Fuel the Rise of Independent Lawyers? - Kenzo Onumonu - S10E38

    “You’re now responsible for your own trajectory.” - Kenzo Onumonu  On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be speaking with Kenzo Onumonu. Kenzo Onumonu is the founder and CEO of Correm, a platform that connects experienced independent lawyers with growing companies seeking flexible senior legal support. After training at Bird & Bird and working in-house at fast-paced businesses including Deliveroo, Entrepreneurs First, Wheezy, and Modern Milkman, he saw how legal teams could better support scaling companies—and what infrastructure lawyers lose when they leave traditional firms. Kenzo founded Correm to provide independent lawyers with operational support and AI tools, while helping businesses access fractional legal expertise. He speaks about the changing legal careers landscape, AI’s role in legal work, and the importance of sound judgment, adaptability and trust.  So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Kenzo discussing: - Legal roadmaps mattering more than company stage - Fractional lawyers owning entire legal functions - Independent lawyers needing infrastructure and support - AI strengthening the fractional legal model - Relationships remaining central to legal services. Connect with Kenzo Onumonu here - https://ae.linkedin.com/in/kenzo-onumonu-2584a03b

    Will AI Fuel the Rise of Independent Lawyers? - Kenzo Onumonu - S10E38

  2. Sep 21

    From Working-Class Beginnings to a Top 50 Law Firm: Chloe Lake on Breaking Barriers in Law - S10E37

    “Your circumstances don’t have to define where you ultimately end up.” - Chloe Lake. On today’s episode, I’m delighted to be speaking with Chloe Lake. Chloe is a solicitor specialising in residential development at Gateley Legal, advising on land acquisitions and development projects. She studied Law at De Montfort University after transferring from the University of Leicester, with a placement year helping launch her legal career. She qualified as a solicitor after gaining experience in residential conveyancing and commercial property. Alongside her legal career, Chloe is passionate about social mobility, diversity and widening access to the legal profession. She has been involved in mentoring and careers initiatives and was named Leicestershire Law Society’s Trainee/Paralegal of the Year in 2023. Today, she shares her inspiring journey from a non-traditional background to qualifying as a solicitor, highlighting how setbacks, changing universities and taking risks ultimately shaped her career. Chloe discusses the value of practical experience, building relationships, trusting your instincts and developing confidence beyond academic study. So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Chloe discussing: - Trusting Your Gut and Taking Risks - Navigating Success Beyond a Straight Line - Building Strong Legal Skills Through Experience - Developing Relationships Throughout Your Legal Career - Becoming a Support for Others Connect with Chloe Lake here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-lake

    From Working-Class Beginnings to a Top 50 Law Firm: Chloe Lake on Breaking Barriers in Law - S10E37

  3. Sep 14

    Storytelling for Lawyers: Why It Matters More in the Age of AI - André Noël Chaker - S10E36

    The biggest gift that we can give to people in the age of AI is how do we make them better humans.” - André Noël Chaker On today’s episode, I’m delighted to be speaking to Andre Noël Chaker. Andre is an entrepreneur, internationally recognised keynote speaker, author and communication expert who brings together law, business, technology and leadership. Originally from Canada and now based in Finland, his career has spanned corporate law, executive leadership, entrepreneurship and professional speaking. As co-founder of MySpeaker and creator of Rhetorich AI, Andre is passionate about helping professionals communicate with greater impact while preserving authenticity and human connection. His work explores how AI can enhance communication, storytelling and leadership, while emphasising that curiosity, trust, credibility and authentic human interaction will remain essential in an increasingly AI-driven world. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Andre discussing: - Communication Becoming the Hard Currency - AI Amplifying Human Communication Skills - Authenticity Depending on Consistent Alignment - Storytelling Making Complex Ideas Memorable - Curiosity Driving Exceptional Future Leadership Connect with André Noël Chaker here - https://fi.linkedin.com/in/andr%C3%A9-no%C3%ABl-chaker-b50a883

    Storytelling for Lawyers: Why It Matters More in the Age of AI - André Noël Chaker - S10E36

  4. Sep 7

    How Supermergers Revolutionise the Future of Law with Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Ian Bagshaw - S10E35

    “Always work on making people the best version of themselves and giving them the power to drive their own career.” - Ian Bagshaw On today’s episode, I’m delighted to have Ian Bagshaw from Ashurst Perkins Coie on the Legally Speaking Podcast. Ian Bagshaw is a commercially minded legal leader whose career has been shaped by adaptability, entrepreneurial instinct and a belief that judgment matters more than hierarchy. In this conversation, he reflects on moving quickly away from work that did not suit him, building a technology-focused London legal business with a clear strategy, and creating a culture where people are trusted, developed fast, and encouraged to take ownership of their careers. He argues that AI will transform how legal work is delivered, but that the lasting differentiators will be client relationships, sound judgment, and talent capable of learning continuously. He also sees the legal market becoming more global, more competitive, and more divided between major international firms, focused boutiques, and AI-native businesses—while maintaining that exceptional service, value, and strong human cultures remain the foundation of success. So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Ian discussing: - Judgment Remaining as Law’s Enduring Advantage - Technology Reshaping Delivery, Not Client Expectations - Accelerate Talent Through Trust and Coaching - Global Scale Drives Legal-Market Consolidation - Relationships and Culture Build Sustainable Success. Connect with Ian Bagshaw here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ianbagshaw

    How Supermergers Revolutionise the Future of Law with Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Ian Bagshaw - S10E35

  5. Aug 31

    Menopause at Work: How Leaders Can Support Women & Build Better Workplaces - Dr Lucy Mather - S10E34

    Season 10 Episode 35“The organisations that will thrive in 2027 will not be the ones with the most policies. They’ll be the ones that read them or act on them.” - Dr Lucy Mather On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Lucy Mather. She is a GP, women’s health specialist, and menopause expert with more than 20 years of experience. She is the founder of Jaya Life, a women’s hormone health clinic, and brings deep clinical insight into the real impact menopause can have on women’s wellbeing, careers, and confidence. Our conversation is about how menopause is far more than a health issue — it’s a workplace, leadership and retention issue too. We discussed how women can be seriously affected by symptoms like brain fog, sleep disruption, anxiety, hot flushes and low confidence, and how that can quietly hold back brilliant people at the peak of their careers. Lucy also explained why employers need to take this seriously now: not just because of the coming menopause action plan expectations, but because supporting women properly is simply the right thing to do. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Lucy discussing: - Menopause: a Workplace Leadership Issue - How Sleep and Mental Health Affect Performance - Why Supportive Policies Improve Retention And Trust - Managers Needing Confidence and Training - Preventing Talent Loss by Offering the Right Support at the Right time. Connect with Dr Lucy Mather here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-lucy-mather-2548161a

    Menopause at Work: How Leaders Can Support Women & Build Better Workplaces - Dr Lucy Mather - S10E34

  6. Aug 24

    From Hackney to High Court: How Equality by Design Builds a Diverse Future - Elaine Banton - S10E33

    "If you can see me, you can be me." - Elaine Banton What happens when a barrister who grew up on a Hackney council estate helps shape the future of equality, human rights, and AI? Elaine Banton from Doughty Street Chambers reveals why the law can no longer afford to be reactive and why fairness has to be built into systems from the start. Something that stood out most to me in this conversation was how strongly she framed the idea of “equality by design” — the belief that fairness should be built into systems, workplaces and even algorithms from the start, rather than added later after harm has already happened. We also explored how bias can be amplified by AI and why lawyers, institutions and businesses all need to understand the technology shaping decisions across health, education, employment, and justice. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Elaine discussing: - Equality Being a Systems Problem, Not a People Problem - The Biggest Fairness Failures Happening When Institutions Worship the “Ideal Worker” - Visibility Not Being Symbolic - It Changes What People Believe is Possible - Background Not Just as an Identity But a Strategic Intelligence - How AI Bias is Not a Tech Issue - It Is an Accountability Issue Connect with Elaine Banton here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elaine-banton

    From Hackney to High Court: How Equality by Design Builds a Diverse Future - Elaine Banton - S10E33

  7. Aug 17

    Why Watson's Daily Commercial Awareness Separates Great Lawyers from the Good: Peter Watson - S10E32

    "They will be the ones who see the trends just before everyone else does." - Peter Watson Commercial awareness is one of the most requested skills in law, finance and consulting. Yet too many people mistake it for simply reading the news. In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast sponsored by Clio, I am joined by Peter Watson, CEO of Watson's Daily. Peter draws on 13 years in stockbroking, experience across financial markets and recruitment, and more than a decade spent helping people make sense of business news. Together, we explore what commercial awareness really means, why law firms use it to distinguish great candidates from good ones, and how professionals can turn headlines into useful insight for interviews, clients and career decisions. Peter also examines AI and information overload, the growing value of emotional intelligence, the geopolitical trends shaping future opportunities, and the simple habits that make commercial awareness easier to build. This is a practical conversation for anyone who wants to understand business more clearly, communicate with greater confidence and become a more valuable adviser. So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Peter discussing: - Application Over Accumulation: Knowing the Headline is Only the First Step - Commercial Value: Law Firms Want People Who Can Connect Legal Knowledge to Real-World Outcomes - Judgement Over Noise: AI Can Summarise Information, But Professionals Still Need to Decide What Matters - Human Skills as Hard Skills: Emotional Intelligence, Reading a Room and Framing Advice  - Consistency Over Cramming: a Realistic Daily Habit Beating Last-Minute Interview Revision. Connect with Peter Watson here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/peter-watson-5a275213

    Why Watson's Daily Commercial Awareness Separates Great Lawyers from the Good: Peter Watson - S10E32

  8. Aug 10

    From Tinder to Legal AI: How Ruben Miessen’s LEGALFLY Reinvents In-House Legal Teams - S10E31

    On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Ruben Miessen. Ruben is the CEO and Co-Founder of LEGALFLY, a European enterprise legal AI company, building a secure, governed legal operating system for in-house teams in regulated industries. Before founding LEGALFLY, Ruben worked as a senior product manager at Tinder, where he led initiatives and built a team that would later become the founding team behind LEGALFLY. With his co-founders, Ruben identified how legal bottlenecks could slow down businesses, whilst legal teams were strained under pressure and spending time onrepetitive tasks. This led to the creation of LEGALFLY. LEGALFLY is expanding internationally, with offices in Ghent and London and Dubai.  Ruben has been recognised as one of Forbes Belgium’s 30 Under 30. Today, we are exploring AI, entrepreneurship and the future of legal work. We will explore Ruben’s journey from Tinder to building a legal tech company; the challenges of creating enterprise AI for sensitive legal data; how AI could transform legal workflows and what the legal profession may look like in the years to come. So why should you be listening in?  You can hear Rob and Ruben discussing: - AI-powered legal workflow automation - Secure anonymisation of sensitive documents - Unblocking business teams with AI - Multi-step workflows across enterprise teams - Expanding globally across regulated industries. Connect with Ruben Miessen here - https://be.linkedin.com/in/rmiessen

    From Tinder to Legal AI: How Ruben Miessen’s LEGALFLY Reinvents In-House Legal Teams - S10E31
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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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    Legally Speaking Podcast™
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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