Lessons I Learned in Law

Heriot Brown
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Lessons I Learned in Law

Scott Brown is a 'recovering lawyer'. Following years working in international law firms, Scott now runs Heriot Brown, a Legal Recruitment business. His extensive discussions with people across the legal profession have given him insight into what makes lawyers tick. Now, Scott shares those insights with you - to help you in your career. On each episode Scott invites guests to leave their egos at their door, share their professional successes and challenges, as well as the lessons they've learned in law. Presented by Scott Brown of Heriot Brown Legal Recruitment. Follow Heriot Brown:Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

  1. "From Working Bee to Strategic Leader: How Katja Roth Pellanda Rose to Lead a Global Legal Team of 500+"

    12/12/2024

    "From Working Bee to Strategic Leader: How Katja Roth Pellanda Rose to Lead a Global Legal Team of 500+"

    In the final episode of Season 6, Scott Brown is joined by Katja Roth Pellanda, Group General Counsel at Zurich Insurance. Katja shares her journey from a corporate law associate to managing a global legal function of 500+ lawyers.Her story is a masterclass in career growth, highlighting how being visible, strategic, and vocal can elevate your career.Key Lessons from Katja:Visibility Matters:Early in her career, Katja focused solely on delivering exceptional legal work, believing it would be ...

    42 min
  2. Lawyer to Fintech Founder: Aki Hussain on Small Lessons, Big Impact, and Betting on Yourself

    12/05/2024

    Lawyer to Fintech Founder: Aki Hussain on Small Lessons, Big Impact, and Betting on Yourself

    In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, we welcome Aki Hussein, a seasoned legal professional turned founder / entrepreneur. As Chief Legal Officer and Co-Founder of TerraPay, Aki shares his unique journey from Big Law to the bustling streets of Nairobi and eventually to founding an international payments company. His career exemplifies the intersection of law and entrepreneurship, showcasing how legal expertise can drive impactful innovation. We delve into how lawyers can harn...

    50 min
  3. Leading from the Centre: Lessons from a GC for Corporate functions at Swiss Re

    11/28/2024

    Leading from the Centre: Lessons from a GC for Corporate functions at Swiss Re

    In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown is joined by Nick Raymond, General Counsel for Corporate and Group Functions at Swiss Re, one of the world’s largest reinsurers. Nick shares his unique career journey from private practice at Clifford Chance to leading a global team at Swiss Re, spanning legal functions like M&A, ESG, asset management, and more.Nick’s reflections on embracing opportunities, lifelong learning, and prioritising team dynamics offer valuable insights fo...

    45 min
  4. Building Trust in Tech: Lessons from Trustpilot’s Chief Trust Officer, Anoop Joshi

    11/14/2024

    Building Trust in Tech: Lessons from Trustpilot’s Chief Trust Officer, Anoop Joshi

    In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown is joined by Anoop Joshi, Chief Trust Officer at Trustpilot. Anoop's unique career journey from private practice to leading trust, transparency, and legal operations for one of the world’s leading review platforms offers insights for any lawyer looking to break new ground. With a background that blends law, tech, and business, Anoop shares the key lessons that have shaped his approach to legal practice, leadership, and career growth.Lis...

    49 min
  5. Transforming a Legal Team: Sandrine Auffret on Leading at Europe's most valuable Company, ASML

    11/07/2024

    Transforming a Legal Team: Sandrine Auffret on Leading at Europe's most valuable Company, ASML

    This week on Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown sat down with Sandrine Auffret, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Company Secretary at ASML. Sandrine invited Scott to ASML’s podcast studio on their impressive Eindhoven campus—a city with a rich legacy in tech and innovation.Sandrine’s journey from healthcare law to tech is packed with insights. She’s been leading ASML’s legal team as it grew from 37 to over 100, all while adapting to one of the most rapidly evolving indust...

    52 min
  6. How to continually develop your career and skill set with Kelly Young

    10/17/2024

    How to continually develop your career and skill set with Kelly Young

    In this episode of 'Lessons I Learned in Law', Scott Brown interviews Kelly Young, General Counsel and Executive Director at Marie Curie, one of the UK's biggest charities. Kelly shares her journey from private practice to in-house counsel, emphasising the importance of authenticity, curiosity, and understanding risk and governance in the legal profession. She discusses her role in building teams and navigating challenges in getting to that position, while also providing practical advice...

    44 min
  7. Why finding what "lights you up" is the secret to a successful career

    10/10/2024

    Why finding what "lights you up" is the secret to a successful career

    On this week’s show, Scott Brown is joined by David Lancelot, Chief Legal Officer and EVP for Advocacy at LawVu. With over 20 years of experience building and optimising international in-house legal teams, David is a real leader in legal innovation. In this episode, they explore his career journey—from traditional legal roles to his work at LawVu, a company transforming legal operations through technology.David shares insights on the evolving landscape of in-house legal functions, highli...

    51 min
  8. High speed delivery of Legal Services with the Chantelle Zemba, Group GC at Deliveroo

    10/03/2024

    High speed delivery of Legal Services with the Chantelle Zemba, Group GC at Deliveroo

    On this week's show, I am joined by Chantelle Zemba, Group General Counsel at Deliveroo.Chantelle falls into the category of someone who was a relectant in-house lawyer. She was seconded to Deliveroo to help out with some fundraising and corporate matters whilst she worked at Norton Rose Fulbright. At that time she was a self confessed deal junkie Corporate Lawyer!She joined them full time in the Corporate team shortly after and admits she has never looked back...nor had the time to do so!!&n...

    51 min
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Scott Brown is a 'recovering lawyer'. Following years working in international law firms, Scott now runs Heriot Brown, a Legal Recruitment business. His extensive discussions with people across the legal profession have given him insight into what makes lawyers tick. Now, Scott shares those insights with you - to help you in your career. On each episode Scott invites guests to leave their egos at their door, share their professional successes and challenges, as well as the lessons they've learned in law. Presented by Scott Brown of Heriot Brown Legal Recruitment. Follow Heriot Brown:Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

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  • Creator
    Heriot Brown
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Heriot Brown
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