Episodes
What are the three qualities you’ll need to succeed in your path to pupillage? In this episode, Sailesh Mehta, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, shared his top three attributes for pupillage candidates. He also touched on the importance of resilience, honesty, and self-belief. He also spoke about the value of being well-read and informed. Listen in for some invaluable advice from a leading criminal barrister. Don't forget to join our Discord community where we connect with...
Published 11/27/24
Can AI be trusted to provide complex legal advice? In this episode, your host, Rob Hanna, is joined by Alexander Samuel Kardos-Nyheim, the Founder & CEO of Safe Sign Technologies, to discuss AI’s role in making legal advice more accessible to the general population. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Alexander discussing:Why Alexander founded Safe Sign Technologies How AI can make legal advice more accessible AI’s unreliability Being acquired ...
Published 11/25/24
Do you want to know how to reduce anxiety during your path to pupilage? Nicholas Hall is a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, and he joined me to share his advice for pupilage candidates, including the importance of staying calm and relaxing before you interviews. We also touched on the importance of enthusiasm throughout the conversation, as it’s a key attribute that most interviewers would look for. Tune in now for some great insights from another leading barrister. Don't f...
Published 11/20/24
Have you ever considered working with a life coach? Then you won’t want to miss this episode with Emma Roche, an Of-Counsel Lawyer in Commercial Real Estate at BDB Pitmans and a qualified Life Coach. She shared her insights on the state of lawyers’ mental health and what we can do to improve it. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Emma discussing:Of-Counsel rolesSome of Emma’s most memorable casesThe value of living intentionally How law firms can improve we...
Published 11/18/24
Researching the chambers you’re applying to will help you get ahead in your search for a pupillage position. In this episode of the Pupillage Pathways miniseries, Rob Hanna was joined by Alistair Fell, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, to talk about the best ways for pupillage candidates to prepare for their applications and interviews. Alistair also shared his own experience of gaining a pupillage position, sharing his advice for new lawyers who want to follow in his footsteps.&nbs...
Published 11/13/24
Meet Sarah Tuthill-Kveton, a Partner at Chock Barhoum LLP and the Chief Legal Officer of CaseMark. She joined your host, Rob Hanna, in this episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast to share her insights as a defence attorney on how AI is making legal support more accessible by reducing lawyers’ workloads. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Sarah discussing:Insurance defence Her transition from public to civil defence CaseMark’s founding story AI’s ...
Published 11/11/24
Being yourself is one of the most important aspects of a pupillage interview. In this episode, Alex Benn, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, joined your host, Rob Hanna, to talk about pupillage interviews. He shared his insights on the role of a panel’s preferences when it comes to choosing pupillage candidates. Alex suggested that creating personal connections based on authentic communication is the key to attaining your goals in the path to pupillage. Tune in now to learn more...
Published 11/06/24
Have you ever wondered what the role of a Managing Partner is like? Then tune into this episode with Michael A. Gerstenzang, the Managing Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP . Hosted by Rob Hanna, this conversation covers everything from Michael’s early career to the role of listening in a Managing Partner’s day-to-day activities. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Ben discussing:The impact of clerkships on your career Life as a Managing Par...
Published 11/04/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!For our final interview in this miniseries, we are joined by Nick Anderson, a Senior Vice President of Clio, who focuses on customer success.Nick is responsible for all off the Post-Sales functions of Clio. This includes onboarding, customer education and support. He plays a pivotal role in driving the world-class customer experience of Clio.Establishing and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction is only one of the vital areas discussed i...
Published 11/02/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!Mayur Gadhia, the customer-focused Founder of CloudAct and Cloud For Law Firms joins us in today’s conversation.He has outstanding expertise with cloud-based software, such as Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, SUN and Blackline. His technological business solutions are aimed to make the legal sector more streamlined and seamless for all.In this episode, Mayur delves into his practical solutions in legal tech and how cloud-based systems can be used to put...
Published 11/02/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!Our special guest in this episode is Kerry O’Brien, the Senior Manager of Learning & Development at Clio, as well as the co-host of the self-improvement podcast How’d You Learn To. With over a decade of experience in Talent Development, Kerry has made boosting people to their full potential his top priority. With world-class facilitation, program management, instructional design, team-building, coaching and strategic design, he has ma...
Published 11/01/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!For today’s discussion, we are joined by Joshua Lenon, Clio’s very own Lawyer in Residence.Over the course of 10+ years, Joshua has brought legal scholarship to the forefront of Clio, by means of adding it to not only the conversations happening within Clio, but also its clients and customer base.This conversation, as well as Joshua’s key role in his sector are talked about in this episode, along with the insights he brings towards the evoluti...
Published 11/01/24
Want to know the best qualities to cultivate during your path to pupillage? Then listen in to this episode with Rebecca Chalkley KC, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers. She explains the importance of self-belief, resilience, and authenticity throughout interviews and applications. We also touched on career growth and personal development in this engaging episode. Don’t miss out on Rebecca’s insights! Tune in now. Don't forget to join our Discord community where we connect wi...
Published 10/30/24
If you’re interested in taking your career (and life) to the next level, then tune in for the inspiring story of Ben Williams, the Founder & CEO of Loopin. A former Royal Marine, now turned author and entrepreneur, Ben’s life is full of valuable lessons and fascinating insights. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Ben discussing:The impact of lived values in a companyThe impact of a military mindsetWriting Commando MindsetBen’s experience of appearing on Diar...
Published 10/28/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!In this episode we welcome Olivia Vizachero, professional lawyer-turned-life-coach and hostess of the Less Stressed Lawyer podcast.She shares the exact steps you need to manage the stress that comes with being a lawyer and start finally feeling like you are in control of your mental health and wellbeing.Secrets and tips for gaining and maintaining control of your life and emotional balance are talked about in this in-depth discussion, so pleas...
Published 10/26/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!Clio’s very own Curt Sigfstead joins us today. He is the Chief Financial Officer of the company.Curt is in charge of managing Clio’s financial affairs, not just including finance, but also accounting, capital, treasury, taxation, and corporate development. During his long line of experiences, he worked in many senior finance leadership roles at companies, such as Clearco and J.P. Morgan.When he’s not disrupting the status quo through mission-d...
Published 10/26/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!Our very special guest in this conversation is Niamh Pollak, the Vice President of Legal at Clio.With over 20 years of experience in the field, Niamh has an in-depth and varied range of competencies, which were developed by being involved in high level complex commercial transactions and legal operations. She has significant experience in advising clients working in the tech sector with a legal perspective in mind. Her experiences within ...
Published 10/25/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!Our guest, Alistair Vigier, is the founder of Caseway, an AI platform built specifically to help law firms and individuals.In this episode, we discuss the platform and how it aims to revolutionise AI to deliver custom, client-dedicated solutions that shape and streamline the world of legal tech.Join us in this engaging conversation as we delve into his practice, tips and insights for up-and-coming legal figures. How to make the most of AI as a...
Published 10/25/24
If you’re looking for advice on pupillage interviews, this is the episode for you. I spoke with Genevieve Reed, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, about her top tips for applicants, which included having three key takeaways for the hiring panel and practising mock interviews in advance. We also discussed the importance of focus and preparation.To find out more, tune into our conversation here. Don't forget to join our Discord community where we connect with like-minded people, s...
Published 10/23/24
If you’ve ever thought that there should be a better way for lawyers to work, this episode is for you. Your host, Rob Hanna, was joined by Maurus Schreyvogel, the Legal Function Consulting Leader in Europe West at EY, to talk about his role in legal innovation and operations, where he pushes the boundaries of what can be done in the sector. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Maurus discussing:Switzerland’s place in the legal tech landscapeThe difference between ...
Published 10/21/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!Our interview guest is Patrick Patino, the bankruptcy attorney from High Five Legal, as well as host of The Newfangled Lawyer podcast.Patrick has dedicated his career to helping debtors with consumer and business bankruptcy solutions. He specialises in identifying financial problems of any sort and providing clear actions for those he assists.In this episode, we delve into High Five Legal’s efficient and relatable practice, involving his “high...
Published 10/19/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!To give us more key insight into Clio itself and how it operates on a global scale, we are joined by very special guest Reagan Attle, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer.The company owes a lot of its success to her, since she’s led the announcements and go-to-market strategies for Clio’s Series D and E funding rounds, launching Clio Payments and branding, as well as many of its company acquisitions.Her stories, secrets and experiences with C...
Published 10/19/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!Our very special guest this interview is Sarah Murphy, the General Manager EMEA at Clio.Since 2021, Sarah has played a valuable part in Clio’s operating structure by leading customer-driven strategies within the company and analysing where it can gain more worldwide reach, particularly across Europe.How she and her team at Clio harnessed momentum to create product innovation and customer fulfilment are only a couple of the numerous key points ...
Published 10/18/24
Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024!Morgan Maguire, our guest in this episode, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lexselect, a specialist AI platform that is highly proficient in parsing legal data from PDFs.Our discussion revolves around Lexselect’s practice and contributions within the expanding sector of legal tech.Join us for this particularly worthwhile conversation, since we also cover gathering data and seamlessly integrating it into your work, whether you operate as an individ...
Published 10/18/24