Episodes
A MUST listen for every Attorney in the world who cares about their career, their firm, and their future.In this eye-opening episode, Legal Industry Analyst Jordan Furlong reveals how law firms can thrive in a tech-driven future by restructuring their business models and embracing AI, challenging the outdated billable hour system. Discover why the key to success lies in valuing client relationships and enhancing productivity through innovative approaches rather than merely adding more lawyers...
Published 09/18/24
Published 09/18/24
Exclusively available to our SubStack members. Legal Unicorns now has over 250k views and downloads in the last 40 episodes.This time, Botswana is back in Focus.So delighted that Rati Murwisi can join me, she’s fun, committed, engaging and really helping to shape legal servicesFrom GRMOne On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.comVIP's subscribe to hear of jobs, sa...
Published 08/26/24
One On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.comVIP's subscribe to hear of jobs, salary and bonus information before anyone else - globallegalmarket.substack.com The next Unicorn is Rebecca Manoti whose journey is an exciting and inspiring one.From committed student to Miss Tanzania to Attorney, to future philanthropist - Rebecca is going places.Rebecca takes us...
Published 07/07/24
One On One, Tailored, Career Coaching - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/one-on-one-career-planning-global-legal-industry Take Control Of Your Legal Career - www.umbiie.comVIP's subscribe to hear of jobs, salary and bonus information before anyone else - globallegalmarket.substack.com Want to see how hard it can be to move overseas? Phew…Marthinus takes us on his journey, from Cape Town to Hong Kong, battling riots, Covid, lockdowns, seclusion, being apart from loved ones, visa issue...
Published 07/01/24
#FutureOfWork #TalentAcquisition #RecruitmentRevolutionTwo South African's have changed the game of hiring....forever.In this insightful episode, we sit down with the visionary founders of Stiint-it.com, a groundbreaking platform that's transforming the way businesses recruit and hire top talent. Discover how their innovative approach is disrupting the traditional recruitment model, empowering companies to find the perfect fit for their roles efficiently and cost-effectively. Join us as...
Published 06/18/24
Join us as we chat to Shabnam Sablay Parker who has taken a chance on Building Legal Career as she manage family Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more! Unicorns- Get in touch to be a guest, For Legal Job news, contact the team on [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Follow us on the socialsConnect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicornsGet in touch with Rob regarding your legal career today - [email protected] more legal career insigh...
Published 05/15/24
Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com. Join us as we chat to legal consultant Richard Thompson who has taken a chance on himself and gone the road less travelled!  Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more!  Connect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns Get in touch with Rob regarding your legal career today - [email protected] For more legal career insights, listen here -...
Published 04/17/24
Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com. Join us as we chat to superstar M&A attorney Oliver Kabongo. Born in Congo and raised in South Africa and living in London, Oliver's experience and career has us captured!  Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more!  Connect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns Get in touch with Rob regarding your legal career today - [email protected] For more legal career...
Published 04/03/24
#LegalTech #WomeninTech #Innovation #Malawi #SouthAfrica #techpioneers  Join us for an insightful conversation with Ruth Gondwe, a trailblazer in the legal tech industry.  Born in Malawi, Ruth's journey took her to South Africa, where she now leads the charge in transforming the legal landscape through technology.  In this captivating interview, we'll delve into her remarkable story, exploring the challenges she overcame, the innovative solutions she has championed, and her vision for the...
Published 03/20/24
Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more!  Connect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns Get in touch with Rob regarding your legal career today - [email protected] Know someone who you think is a legal unicorn? Get in touch with Tsitsi ([email protected])!
Published 03/06/24
Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more!  Connect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns 00:00 Introduction 5:15 Getting to know John 15:00 The impact of COVID lockdown on John's approach to his career 25:08 Unconventional journey into Law  38:07 Crucial lessons early in your legal career  1:02:30 Calculated risks and familial support  1:12:45 Major changes in the Nigerian...
Published 02/21/24
Join us for an insightful conversation with Colin Levy, a leading expert in legal technology, as he delves into the transformative impact of LegalTech on the legal industry and explores the evolving landscape of legal jobs.  In this engaging interview with Rob Green, host of the Legal Unicorns podcast, Colin Levy shares his perspectives on: The rise of LegalTech and its disruptive potential How LegalTech is redefining traditional legal roles and responsibilities The emergence of new...
Published 12/06/23
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kerusha Pillay, a dedicated legal professional and Advocate who passionately serves underprivileged women and the Tamil community.   Despite her personal battle, which she exclusively discusses at the end of the interview, Kerusha continues to make a significant impact through her extensive charity work. the key aspects of the interview, including Kerusha's work with businesswomen and the Tamil community, and her role as a legal professional. Join...
Published 11/22/23
Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more!  Connect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns Connect with Mpho: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpho-b-khoele/ 00:00 - Introduction 3:46 - Resilience in the face of hard times  7:06 - The power in never giving up on yourself  12:45 - Past life experience and its impact on Mpho’s legal career  22:08 - Technology and healthcare  27:15...
Published 11/08/23
Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com Stay up to date with all things Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns Connect with Tebello:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tebello-motshwane-91439a8a/ Instagram -  @Bellz_motshwane   If you would like to connect with Rob and chat more about your legal career, send through an email - [email protected] 0:00 Intro 5:17 Changing my Perspective on Imposter Syndrome 7:53 My Journey to...
Published 09/13/23
Our sponsors www.stiint-it.com and www.umbiie.com  In this episode of the Unicorns podcast, we interview legal tech lawyer and AI expert Deshni Govender. We cover her upbringing, her life and her thoughts on the challenges facing AI in law in the coming years. 0:00 Intro 4:49 What shaped my journey in Law 5:40 Why things are the way they are 7:12 What is fair? 8:49 Journey moving to Johannesburg 12:00 The value of networking 15:59 The value of having a professional circle 18:48 Getting...
Published 09/06/23
Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com Forensics expert Tendai Jangara, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tendai-ba... Tendai has always been brave, believed in herself, had the confidence to try new things in her career, but at the same time, has always been considered and controlled in her career choices (some may say, almost forensic about her choices!!) https://www.cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com/n... 00:00 Intro 01:00 Growing up in Harare to Malawian...
Published 08/25/23
Thank you to sponsor Umbiie, www.umbiie.com & Stiint-It www.stiint-it.com See the great work CILPA (Center for International Law & Policy) is doing https://cilpa.org/ Clea and Rob share their passion for geopolitics and Africa's development, Clea is utterly fascinating and South Africa's loss was America's gain when she moved there. Connect with her here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clea-stry... Interested in joining the South African Branch of the International Law Association:...
Published 08/15/23
Firstly, if there is anyone out there that can give Rob isiXhosa lessons, please message him at [email protected] - he has to improve his language skills!!! Secondly, thank you so much to the incredible Xhanti Mtulu. Listen to his life, his story, his management style, his tips for young lawyers and much more. His YouTube channels are @SuperXhanti and @themtulus Please subscribe, watch and like his content. Thanks to our sponsors www.stiint-it.com and www.umbiie.com Head to...
Published 07/22/23
Check out our sponsors www.stiint-it.com and www.umbiie.com  In this episode of the Unicorns pod, we interview HR guru, Lynn Roux, we cover her upbringing, her life and her thoughts on the challenges facing HR in the coming years. Follow her via https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnroux/  Email at [email protected]   Lynn's passion for people and process improvement is unrivalled. Lynn was born and raised in Johannesburg. Her father was an artisan, and her mother was a schoolteacher....
Published 06/09/23
Karien is the Co-CEO of agritech start-up, AgriRevolution. She is also an experienced legal and commercial advisor. I wanted her on the Legal Unicorns pod because she epitomises what we are looking for across Africa, lawyers who are brave, lawyers who are doing things differently - to inspire the next generation. After completing B.Comm and LLB degrees at the University of Stellenbosch, Karien moved to London and started her career working for tech start-ups TotallyLegal.com and later...
Published 06/06/23
Part 2 of our chat with the incredible Leah Molatseli, African Advisor to the Global Legal Tech Hub, Head of BD for Legal Interact, and LegalTech futurist across the African continent. 00:00 Welcome back after Load Shedding! 02:05 Leah joins Legal Interact 06:00 Congratulations to Legal Interact on their hiring policy! 06:40 Get the audience excited about the Tech, Umbiie.com 08:10 BIG Legal Tech Launches ahead 09:30 SA's first AI Robot Lawyer 12:00 Legal Tech brings law for all 13:13 Its...
Published 04/26/23
Leah Molatseli is a lawyer, published legal tech author, speaker, and Legal Tech and Innovation Specialist who currently holds the role of Head of Business Development at Legal Interact. She focuses on the intersection between law, innovation, and technology, using her expertise to educate and empower the legal market. She is a Guest Lecturer at the University of Cape Town where she develops and teaches legal tech and innovation-related courses to the broader legal industry. She is a Mandela...
Published 04/19/23