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The Crafty Show - Crafty Counsel's in-house legal podcast

Welcome to the Crafty Show, a legal podcast. Produced by Crafty Counsel, a digital media company and community with the aim to spread joy, connection and insight to in-house lawyers. Join Crafty Counsel’s founder Ben White as he speaks to lawyers who have left private practice, often to join in-house legal teams about their career journeys.

  1. JUL 23

    Words of wisdom for in-house lawyers from in-house lawyers

    In this special bonus episode of The Crafty Show, we’ve pulled together some of the words of wisdom our various in-house lawyer interviewees shared during our conversations. We asked them whether there was any advice they had been given that they still use to this day, and we received a range of fascinating (and, of course, helpful!) insights.So, whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned in-house counsel, this episode is packed with relatable stories and actionable advice to help you...

    10 min

  2. JUL 3

    Exploring Neurodiversity with James Smither, Connagh McCormick & Jessie Smith

    James Smither, co-founder of the Neurodiversity Network, sits down with in-house lawyer Connagh McCormick, and private practice lawyer Jessie Smith to discuss the importance of understanding and embracing neurodiversity in the legal field.During their conversation, they share personal experiences and perspectives, highlighting the need for organisations to support neurodiverse individuals.They also emphasise the various ways lawyers can take small steps to break the stigma often associated wi...

    38 min

  3. JUN 24

    Lee Castleton: The Post Office Bankrupted Me

    Lee Castleton purchased a Post Office in Bridlington, Yorkshire, in 2003. When the Post Office management discovered a loss of £25,000 in the computer system, they blamed Lee, who argued that the Horizon IT system was at fault. The Post Office sued him, won the case, and pursued legal costs amounting to £321,000, which led to Lee's bankruptcy. To this day, he is still awaiting compensation.Lee graciously shared his story at Crafty Fest 2024 in a fireside chat with Ben White, founder of Crafty...

    43 min

  4. MAY 31

    Harriet Dedman: From Corporate Law to Emmy-Nominated Journalism

    In this episode of The Crafty Show, Lucie Cruz, Content Producer at Crafty Counsel, is joined by Harriet Dedman, Counsel at Tiny, journalist, photographer, and filmmaker.Beginning her career at Hogan Lovells in 2008, Harriet spent a decade exploring various legal roles. In 2014, she transitioned into freelance journalism and filmmaking while continuing her corporate law work.In 2015, she left corporate law to cover the European refugee crisis in Greece as a freelancer. Her talent eventually s...

    34 min

  5. APR 22

    Karl Wilson: Navigating Dual Careers in Law and Acting

    In this episode of The Crafty Show, Ben White, founder of Crafty Counsel, sits down with Karl Wilson, a seasoned lawyer turned legal consultant with over two decades of experience and, since 2015, also a professional actor.During the course of their conversation, Karl speaks candidly about the significant upsides as well as the hurdles he's encountered while juggling both legal consultancy and acting. He offers valuable insights and guidance for fellow in-house lawyers looking to pursue inter...

    36 min

  6. APR 2

    Richard Barnett: Behind the Scenes at The National Gallery

    In this episode, Lucie Cruz, Content Producer at Crafty Counsel, is joined by Richard Barnett, General Counsel at The National Gallery.Responsible for advising The Gallery on all regulatory and commercial matters, Richard has played a crucial role in facilitating the acquisition of Thomas Lawrence’s “Red Boy” through a private treaty sale, as well as procuring works by Veronese, Pissarro, Poussin, and others.In this episode, Richard opens up about the considerations and negotiations involved ...

    34 min

  7. MAR 19

    Mel Nebhrajani CB: Leading the COVID-19 Response and Inquiry

    In this episode of The Crafty Show, Toby Hornett, Head of Community at Crafty Counsel, sits down with Mel Nebhrajani CB, Director General for Litigation with Justice and Security at GLD.Mel, who previously served as Legal Director at the Department for Health and Social Care, led the department's legal response to the pandemic while also navigating EU Exit challenges. She is now Director General for Litigation with Justice and Security at GLD In this episode, Mel shares insights from her expe...

    24 min

  8. FEB 27

    Natalie Salunke & Shrina Shah: Life As A Trustee

    In this episode of The Crafty Show, Ben White, founder of Crafty Counsel, speaks with Natalie Salunke, an experienced GC from the Tech and other sectors who recently started her practice as a Fractional General Counsel, and Shrina Shah, formerly the Group General Counsel & Company Secretary at Puregym. In addition to their roles as in-house counsel, Natalie and Shrina have both taken on the additional responsibility of serving as Trustees. Shrina ventured into her first Trustee role ...

    37 min
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Welcome to the Crafty Show, a legal podcast. Produced by Crafty Counsel, a digital media company and community with the aim to spread joy, connection and insight to in-house lawyers. Join Crafty Counsel’s founder Ben White as he speaks to lawyers who have left private practice, often to join in-house legal teams about their career journeys.

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