Legally Speaking Podcast

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak with Elena Tsalanidis, the Co-Founder of Deeligence, an AI-powered platform that streamlines and automates legal due diligence for corporate lawyers.

With a background in law and experience across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, she is passionate about solving real pain points in legal workflows, especially around collaboration and tech adoption. Eleanor is a strong a...

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Jonathan Keen.

Jonathan is the Senior Director of Legal, International at Figma, a leading collaborative design tool for building meaningful products. With over 12 years of experience as an in-house lawyer for high-growth businesses, he provides legal advice on strategic initiatives.

He is also a Member of the Global Legal and International Leadership Teams at Figma....

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we talk to returning guest Sahar Farooqi (now CEO of Legalencia, formerly CEO of LegalNC). He is now a leading legal transformation expert and barrister, renowned for driving change in law firms worldwide. With decades of experience as a commercial dispute resolution specialist and advocacy partner (at DAC Beachcroft, DWF, and Harneys), he’s guided firms through digital culture, ...

On this minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak with Johnny and Sarah Shearman. Johnny Shearman is the Practice Group Counsel at Greenberg Traurig, where he's at the forefront of legal innovation, including launching award-winning blockchain expedited arbitration rules tailored for Web3 disputes. Sarah Shearman serves as Knowledge Counsel at Mayer Brown International and is passionate about democratizing legal tech a...

On today’s minisode, we talk to Akil Hunte, the Chair of NRG Lawyers who is a passionate advocate for inclusivity, community, and transformation within the legal industry. Known for his forward-thinking and collaborative approach, he champions greater representation of non-Russell Group graduates and strives to modernize the legal profession by breaking down elitist barriers. Through initiatives like the "Bring Law to the 21st...

What happens when a lawyer becomes one of the world’s first legal engineers?

This week, I’m joined by Catherine Bamford, Founder and CEO of BamLegal and a true pioneer in legaltech; Catherine reveals how document automation is transforming the legal profession, the biggest misconceptions lawyers have about AI and why legal engineering is the future of law.

If you’re curious about how tech is reshaping the legal profession, from insid...

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak to Jonathan Williams of Legora, an agentic AI platform designed to streamline legal work by automating low-level tasks. Known for his engaging personality and deep involvement in the legal tech space, Jonathan is passionate about innovation and the future of AI in law. At LegalTechTalk 2025, he shared insights on industry misconceptions about AI, the rapid growth of the e...

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak to Matthew Mayes. He is the co-founder of A-dapt International and the driving force behind TestMyWitness.com, an innovative platform revolutionising witness preparation through emotionally intelligent, scalable, and cost-effective technology.

🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:

❓ What is your background and experience?

❓ What assumptions do people still get wrong a...

On our second episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak to Holly Cope. She is the ambitiously driven ex-lawyer and entrepreneur who hosts the More Than a Lawyer podcast, where she delves into key conversations with top lawyers from around the world.

🔍 We Discussed the Following Questions:

❓ What is the biggest problem you're trying to solve within the legal industry?

❓ What assumptions do people still get wrong about lega...

Fraud, corruption, money laundering, how do the world’s top lawyers tackle financial crime at the highest level?

This week, I’m joined by David Savage, Partner at HFW and a leading expert in white collar crime and sanctions. David reveals what really happens in high-stakes investigations, the red flags companies ignore and how AI is reshaping compliance and regulation. Plus he shares his journey balancing life as a law firm partner ...

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: CEO of LegalTechTalk Shares What You Can’t Miss at #LTT25 🚨

🎤 This morning, I had the chance to walk and talk with Bradley Collins — Co-Founder & CEO of LegalTechTalk — in a special behind-the-scenes interview filmed just as the doors opened for #LTT25.

Bradley is the force behind one of the most ambitious and future-focused legal events in the world — and we got him on the move before his opening keynote.

What...

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Rachael Heenan. Rachael is a Senior Partner at Capsticks Solicitors LLP working with clients who seek to make a difference.

Ranked as an Eminent Practitioner in Employment and Healthcare and described as a ‘phenomenal, superstar lawyer’ and ‘an inspirational role model’, Rachael is also a CEDR-accredited mediator specialising in workforce, partnership and governanc...

If AI can draft your contracts, flag your redlines, and build your bundles…Who’s responsible when it gets it wrong?In our latest Legally Speaking Podcast™ LinkedIn Live, proudly sponsored by Clio, I sat down with Austin Brittenham, lawyer, founder, and CEO of 2nd Chair — the minds behind David AI, the “AI with a conscience” reshaping how small firms, solo lawyers, and students get legal work done.🎙 Topic: AI With a Conscience — Ca...

🎥 “I know I should do video… but I don’t have the time, tech, or confidence.”

Sound familiar?

If you’re a lawyer still avoiding the camera, this Legally Speaking Podcast ™️ sponsored by Clio LinkedIn Live will change everything.

I was joined by Kerry Barrett, Emmy-winning former NBC News anchor, media trainer, and founder of the Video Authority Blueprint, who turns video-shy lawyers into video-confident lawyers.

💡 What we...

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Philip Young.

Philip is the Co-Founder of Garfield AI, the first SRA-regulated AI legal services firm. He was a City Lawyer for 25 years and previously a Partner at a specialist law firm. Philip has experience in a range of commercial cases. 

Upon leaving the City, Philip focused his attention on large language models - and passionate about access to justice, leading ...

We’re proud to be the official media partner for the first-ever edition of The Lawyers Retreat, co-founded by Kate Burt and Kirsty Pappin, which took place 13–16 May 2025 in Cala Carbo, Ibiza.

This collaboration is part of our bigger mission:Inspiring legal minds. Transforming legal futures.

2025 is our 10x year—no playing safe, no repeating the same formula, and absolutely no following the crowd.

We’re investing in time, energy, and ...

We’re proud to be the official media partner for the first-ever edition of The Lawyers Retreat, co-founded by Kate Burt and Kirsty Pappin, which took place 13–16 May 2025 in Cala Carbo, Ibiza.

This collaboration is part of our bigger mission:Inspiring legal minds. Transforming legal futures. 2025 is our 10x year—no playing safe, no repeating the same formula, and absolutely no following the crowd.

We’re investing in time, ene...

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Christopher Bogart and David Perla.

Chris is the CEO, Director and Co-Founder of Burford Capital. Under his leadership, Burford Capital has become the leading global provider of legal finance with a group-wide portfolio of nearly 7.4 billion and a force in the global market.

David is Vice Chair at Burford Capital and oversees marketing, public policy, industry affairs...

We’re proud to be the official media partner for the first-ever edition of The Lawyers Retreat, co-founded by Kate Burt and Kirsty Pappin, which took place 13–16 May 2025 in Cala Carbo, Ibiza.

This collaboration is part of our bigger mission:Inspiring legal minds. Transforming legal futures.

2025 is our 10x year—no playing safe, no repeating the same formula, and absolutely no following the crowd.

We’re investing in time, energy, and ...