Best Lawtech Podcasts (2024)

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Sarah Glassmeyer 52:04

3d ago52:04

52:04

What if, instead of tech competence being this scary, overwhelming thing, we showed lawyers how to engage with technology in a more lighthearted, even playful, way? The reality is—tech competency doesn’t have an endpoint, but the process of continuous learning shouldn’t be dull and confusing. Sarah Glassmeyer joins Dennis and Tom to talk about her …

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Second Brain Project: The Daily Me 46:18

17d ago46:18

46:18

The second brain is a source of carefully curated information, but what’s the best way to access and interact with that wealth of content day to day? Dennis and Tom unpack the concept of “The Daily Me”—customized daily news—and whether it could be a solution for keeping up with content stored in a second brain. In their next segment, the guys promp…

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Richard Thompson Takes The Legal Road Less travelled 48:27

19d ago48:27

48:27

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 …

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Changing Directions on Generative AI? 45:11

1M ago45:11

45:11

Dennis has been ever the optimist about all things GenAI, and Tom was perhaps a bit more skeptical, but have they both changed their tunes? The guys hash out their current perspectives and share how they are applying GenAI in both their work and personal lives. They also caution lawyers to really learn the ins and outs of GenAI tech so they can use…

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Young and Ambitious: Navigating M&A Law with Oliver Kabongo 48:18

1M ago48:18

48:18

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: ht…

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Emily Colbert 32:39

2M ago32:39

32:39

A trusted depth of data helps genAI infuse into the legal world more effectively and accurately, but not all genAI is up to scratch. Dennis and Tom talk with Emily Colbert about current AI uses in legal, with particular focus on the integration of AI into the Practical Law tool from Thomson Reuters. Emily discusses the importance of human experts a…

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Forging a Path: Ruth Gondwe's Journey in Legal Tech 47:45

2M ago47:45

47:45

#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…

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National Conveyancing Week 2024 Special: What's Next For Conveyancers? 35:28

2M ago35:28

35:28

In this Conveyancing Week 2024 podcast special, we sat down with Rob Hosier of inCase (and 'recovering conveyancer') to hear how conveyancers are fairing, what conveyancing practices are doing well, the realities of tech adoption, and whether there's more to be done to support this pressured area of legal services. Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal …

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Tessa Manuello 46:01

2M ago46:01

46:01

Creative thinking and design elements can help you elevate your legal practice and develop more meaningful solutions for clients. Dennis and Tom welcome Tessa Manuello to discuss her insights on legal technology with a particular focus on creative design adaptations for lawyers. Tessa discusses the tech learning process for attorneys and explains h…

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“Get me back where the money is!” - Miles Ollyn gives his insights from Botswana 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

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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 - rob@thegrmgroup.com Know someone who you think is a legal unicorn? Get in touch with …

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Quinten Steenhuis 49:18

3M ago49:18

49:18

The core of what Quinten Steenhuis does at Suffolk University’s Legal Innovation and Technology Lab is find new ways to help poor people gain access to legal help to work toward closing the justice gap. Dennis and Tom talk with Quinten about his work in this space to learn more about legal tech’s uses and potential for solving large-scale problems …

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"I wanted to be an economist!" - Legal Unicorn John Chibueze and the unique journey of a lawyer 1:26:30

3M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

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 i…

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Dealing with the Shiny Tech Object Syndrome 40:17

3M ago40:17

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Temptation to immediately buy all the new, shiny, ever-evolving technology can be very difficult to overcome. If you struggle with restraint in your tech purchases, Dennis and Tom are here to help. The guys talk through how to assess your true needs, allocate your tech budget, and make smarter technology purchases. Later, the guys answer the questi…

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Legal Sector Resilience: O Shaped: Creating a more human legal profession 44:14

3M ago44:14

44:14

In this episode, we speak to Dan Kayne, Founder of O Shaped, and Laura Hughes and Tim Edds, Partners at Browne Jacobson about the value lawyers and in-house lawyers can offer organisations beyond legal advice - how this works in practice, the freedoms that need to be given to offer problem solving solutions and the benefits to clients and employers…

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Carmin Ballou 37:13

3M ago37:13

37:13

Reducing the risk of legal malpractice is important to every attorney, and Carmin Ballou is an expert on the subject, along with a broad knowledge of the latest tools and innovations in legal technology. Dennis and Tom welcome Carmin to their Fresh Voices series to learn about tech that can help attorneys reduce risk in their law firms. They discus…

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Legal Sector Resilience: New Year, New Financial Outlook? 17:51

4M ago17:51

17:51

Join Legal News Wales and accounting and tax specialists from Azets, as we ask how law firms faired financially in 2023, and what they're preparing for in the 2024 - from tax changes to succession planning, join our Editor Emma Waddingham, who sits with David Holden and Iain Sanderson from Azets Cardiff office for this short round up podcast. An id…

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Dennis & Tom’s 2024 Tech Resolutions 43:32

4M ago43:32

43:32

Anyone can and will make predictions about the coming year, but Dennis and Tom tend to shy away from the crystal ball in favor of resolutions and goal setting. The guys discuss last year’s resolutions and their success or lack thereof on each one. Then, they jump into the now and share what they hope to accomplish in 2024. Spoiler alert: AI is fron…

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Pardon the Interruption: 2023 Edition 40:29

4M ago40:29

40:29

The year-end tradition returns! Dennis and Tom welcome Debbie Foster for their annual Pardon the Interruption episode. This year, the trio play “Toss-Up”––debating opposing sides on legal tech issues, “What’s the word?”––a fill-in-the-blank for trending tech topics, and “Hot or not?”––categorizing the coolness of 2023’s legal tech trends. As yet un…

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Catherine Bamford 42:39

5M ago42:39

42:39

What does it really take to make document automation work well? Many firms are intimidated by the initial heavy lifting in document automation, but it’s worth the effort! Catherine Bamford is an absolute expert on the subject, along with other legal practice automations that bring huge time savings to modern law firms. Catherine joins Dennis and To…

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Navigating the LegalTech Landscape and the Future of Legal Jobs 43:11

5M ago43:11

43:11

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…

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Flo Nicholas 47:07

5M ago47:07

47:07

Another fresh voice! If we don’t have diverse groups in the legal world, we may miss the mark on many issues facing the profession. Flo Nicholas of DEI Directive joins Dennis and Tom to offer her perspectives on legal technology and how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices benefit the legal community. Flo offers up her expertise in thes…

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Legal Sector Resilience: recruitment lessons learned in 2023 26:08

5M ago26:08

26:08

Karen Jones, Director of TSR Legal Recruitment, joins Emma Waddingham, host and Editor of Legal News Wales, for a fireside chat about the legal recruitment market in Wales at the end of 2023 - an exclusive and candid roundup of what employers and candidates have learned about post-pandemic working realities, how the legal sector recruitment landsca…

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‘Tis the Season: Tech Toys for the Holidays 2023 21:46

6M ago21:46

21:46

We know you’ve been anxiously awaiting this episode, and it’s Sharon and Jim’s favorite podcast of the year — Tech Toys for the Holidays! Tune in for their specially crafted wishlist for all the technology enthusiasts in your life. This edition of The Digital Edge will be Sharon and Jim’s final podcast. We are so thankful for their many years of ca…

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How to make a real difference - Kerusha Pillay shows us the way 1:35:13

6M ago1:35:13

1:35:13

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. th…

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AI Takeover—Did Generative AI Kill Off Pre-Existing Technologies? 43:13

6M ago43:13

43:13

The AI hype cycle is pretty much all Dennis and Tom (and everybody else) hears about these days, so what happened to the other “hot” tech we were excited about barely a year ago? After a little digging, the guys find out that other tech does, in fact, still exist! They talk through current happenings in crypto, blockchain, NFTs, the metaverse, and …

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A dream delayed is not a dream denied! - Legal Unicorn Mpho Khoele 1:03:19

6M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

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…

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Notes, Notes Everywhere…and Not One Note to Use 45:54

6M ago45:54

45:54

Note-taking is typically a significant part of a lawyer’s life—in meetings, research, client conversations, and more. There are numerous ways to approach this simple task, but is there a *best* way? Dennis and Tom examine several note-taking methods to unearth the most advantageous techniques for your practice. Later, the guys address a listener qu…

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ABA TECHSHOW 2024 – A Preview from the Co-Chairs 33:14

6M ago33:14

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TECHSHOW will be here before we know it, and there’s no time like the present to get your tickets! To get an idea of what attendees can expect, Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with co-chairs Cynthia Thomas and Sofia Lingos about the 2024 conference theme and special events. TECHSHOW is for anyone and everyone in the world of legal—lawyers, stud…

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Nothing New Under the Sun—So What’s New in Tech? 47:22

7M ago47:22

47:22

Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are busily announcing their latest products, and Dennis and Tom are a little underwhelmed. But, rather than ignoring the new stuff altogether, the guys lean into their tech-infused ennui and ponder the reasons behind their “meh” responses. They discuss the latest products from Big Tech, talk about product improv…

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Revisiting the Second Brain Project 44:02

7M ago44:02

44:02

Dennis and Tom’s second brains are still evolving, and the guys have updates to share on both their current progress and future goals. Listen in for their latest thoughts on tools for this project and new uses for AI. Later on, listen in for a round of “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down,” focused on whether the world needs an AI version of Dennis. Thoughts?…

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What Generative AI Means for the Law Firm Business Model 32:29

7M ago32:29

32:29

Is AI finally going to be the undeniable and absolute conqueror of the billable hour? Though many have called for its demise for years, the billable hour still has a substantial foothold in much of the industry, but AI might just change all that. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Jordan Furlong about how AI promises to change not just billin…

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Kristin Hodgins 34:23

8M ago34:23

34:23

Technology adeptness doesn’t have to look exactly the same from law firm to law firm. Kristin Hodgins joins Dennis and Tom to share her thoughts on the latest trends in legal technology and effective approaches to tech competence. She also discusses her career path, the distinction between access to justice and access to legal services, ChatGPT, an…

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“Empowering yourself allows for the empowerment of others” - Legal Unicorn Tebello Motshwane 1:36:59

8M ago1:36:59

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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 c…

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Learning Legal Technology—What Needs to Change? 39:56

8M ago39:56

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Is our current approach to legal tech education helping or hurting lawyers? Dennis and Tom think through this question out loud, pondering whether lawyers can truly learn what they need to know through the typical legal tech conference session or CLE class. The guys might not agree, but they hash out their thoughts on learning opportunities, tech e…

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“Your legal career does not have to be linear” - Legal Unicorn Deshni Govender 1:38:06

8M ago1:38:06

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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 Wh…

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"If the door isn't there, you have to chisel it out", Tendai Jangara is our latest Unicorn 1:05:55

9M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

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…

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Nick Rishwain 44:20

9M ago44:20

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Nick Rishwain joins the guys as another fresh voice on the current happenings in legal technology. Nick shares his approach to helping attorneys understand and make the most of legal tech and discusses areas where competence still has a long way to go. Later, Dennis & Tom pick his brain on AI, blockchain, collaboration, exciting new startups, socia…

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Sharing Files With Clients: Security and File Management 26:34

9M ago26:34

26:34

Lawyers are often confused about the best and safest ways to share files with clients. Are standalone file sharing tools best? Should every lawyer have a client portal? Is email okay? Sharon Nelson and John Simek have an in-depth conversation with Roberta Tepper about everything you need to know about ethical, secure file sharing solutions. Roberta…

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From Bloem to Shanghai to Florida, Unicorn Clea Strydom is changing the shape of the law in Africa 1:51:52

9M ago1:51:52

1:51:52

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 he…

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Dennis’ Latest Legal Tech Notions—Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down? 44:25

9M ago44:25

44:25

A new Kennedy-Mighell Report game has begun. The premise? Dennis has a whole lot of ideas, and Tom just loves pointing out their flaws. The guys introduce a new segment called “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?” Dennis, in his ever-springing optimism, shares his latest notions, and Tom uses his practical, skeptical reasoning to determine whether they have …

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Amani Smathers 45:21

10M ago45:21

45:21

What makes it so difficult for some lawyers to embrace technology? Fear, confusion, and that feeling that they just can’t ever catch up create a wall that many attorneys can’t seem to break down. Dennis and Tom bring on Amani Smathers, another “fresh voice,” to learn how she encourages technology adoption among legal professionals. She also covers …

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Microsoft’s Copilot: New AI Tools for Microsoft 365! 23:12

10M ago23:12

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Copilot is your upcoming digital assistant in pretty much all the Microsoft applications you use day-to-day. So, what do you need to know about utilizing this technology in your legal practice? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Ben Schorr to discuss the many lawyer-specific Copilot possibilities, from meeting notes, to case summaries, email dr…

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"Failure is on the road to success", Unicorn Xhanti Mtulu shares his incredible journey and insight. 1:19:48

10M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Firstly, if there is anyone out there that can give Rob isiXhosa lessons, please message him at r.green@grmsearch.com - 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 @SuperXha…

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The Current State of Generative AI in Legal 40:33

10M ago40:33

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Despite Tom’s attempted prohibition of ChatGTP on this podcast, it’s weaseled its way in once again. The guys take a hard look at where ChatGPT is really at right now, discussing both its capabilities and its limitations as of yet. Dennis shares insights from the hundreds of experiments he’s tried with ChatGPT and explains where this tech still fal…

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Ivy Grey 38:57

10M ago38:57

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We hate to say it again, but tech competence in the legal profession is still significantly lacking. Dennis and Tom talk with Ivy Grey about her unique approach to helping lawyers understand and use technology. Ivy connects tech with substance to help the less-than-tech-savvy lawyer embrace necessary tools and fulfill their ethical responsibilities…

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Generative AI and Copyright: Collision is Inevitable 26:54

11M ago26:54

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Copyright law is buzzing with the rising possibilities of AI-related legal matters. Is this a major concern in our current era of blossoming AI technologies? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Vedia Jones-Richardson to get her expert opinion on a variety of legal questions arising from the “creative expressions” of generative AI. They review th…

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Tiffany Graves 50:58

11M ago50:58

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Legal technology is essential to the fight for access to justice, opening up a multitude of new possibilities for addressing legal needs. Dennis and Tom continue their “Fresh Voices” series by talking with Tiffany Graves about her knowledge of the pro bono space and how tech-powered solutions are helping expand access to legal services. Tiffany dis…

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The next decade is crucial for the future of HR teams. Legal Unicorn Lynn Roux 1:48:54

11M ago1:48:54

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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 lynn.roux@landerson.co.za Lynn's passion for people and pr…

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Legal Sector Resilience: Horizon Scanning for Law Firms in Wales 30:21

11M ago30:21

30:21

In our first podcast with our Community Partner, Azets, our host Emma and her guests Katherine Broadhurst and David Holden, share their first-hand knowledge of the operational and financial challenges that law firms in Wales face – and what lies ahead. In this whistle stop tour of some of the key trends and issues currently affecting legal practice…

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Boredom is scarier than change - Unicorn Karien Holtzkampf 1:32:32

11M ago1:32:32

1:32:32

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 deg…

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