Lift Off for the Legally Speaking Podcast ???????

To kick things off for Season 6 of our show, we invited Dr. Sally Penni MBE , a powerhouse in the legal community who many of you will know wears many hats:

? Barrister at Law, Author,

? Master of the Bench at?Gray's Inn

? Master Penni MBE

? Barrister at Law,?Kenworthy's Chambers?Mcr

? Barrister Door tenant 4 Bream buildings Cham, London

As a barrister at Kenworthy's Chambers , Sally practises criminal, GDPR, data protection and employment law. Sally is also a radio broadcaster and diversity leader.

Additionally, Sally is the founder of?Women in the Law UK?– a non-organisation organisation, inspiring all women and men passionate about diversity in the law.

Our first episode of our new season comes particularly well-timed on our part this week as the coverage of the Members of?The Criminal Bar Association?strikes started from Monday - something in which Sally is taking part.

In this episode, Sally & I discuss:

?? The difference between each area of law and why it's important to know

?? Details on the daily life of an acting barrister

?? Sally's inspiration to build the successful Women in the Law UK organisation, championing diversity in law

?? Sally's MBE award and what this has meant for her and her career

?? The positive changes that should and could be implemented in the legal profession

?? Sally's experience as an author and why she was driven to write books and share her knowledge

?? Podcasting in the legal industry and why law firms should be considering it

???Where can I listen to this episode????

The podcast is available to listen to on the?Legally Speaking Podcast website and all major platforms?(Spotify,?Apple?etc.)

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Season 6 of the Legally Speaking Podcast is powered by?Clio, a legal case management software?that works in partnership with?The Law Society?of England and Wales and is an?approved supplier of the?Law Society?of Scotland.

Weekly Alumni Guests Shoutouts

1) Jodie Hill - Founder of Thrive Law

To my dear friend Jodie Hill , along with all the team at Thrive Law,?for their recent feature in?The Times?as a rising star as one of the fastest growing businesses in Yorkshire.

You can read the full write up in The Times HERE

We conducted a whole Thriving In Law Miniseries, with Jodie and some of her team last year.

In Jodie's episode we discuss:

?? How her own wellbeing challenges inspired her to set up Thrive Law as a forward-thinking challenger law firm

?? Why diversity and inclusion is so central to the employment law firm’s mission

?? How all firms can improve their diversity and inclusion policies

?? Her future plans for Thrive

?? The importance of work-life balance for all

?? You can listen to Jodie's episode HERE ??

We would also like to wish a belated Happy Birthday to Alicia Collinson who also featured in this miniseries and you can also listen to her episode HERE

2) Ranjit Sond - President of the?Society of Asian Lawyers?(SAL)

To Ranjit and SAL who announced their "Back to School Sale?- Limited Time Only" offer for their upcoming 27th?Asian Legal Awards?taking place on 15 October 2022 at the?Royal Lancaster London.

Summer is over and schools are back. So, they are offering tickets at a reduced price for a limited time only and?with just less than 6 weeks to go, now is the time to get your tickets for the first Asian Legal Awards since 2019.??

Individual ticket prices have been reduced to ￡130 and if buying a table, that price falls further to ￡125 each.?GET YOUR TICKETS NOW.

The Committee hopes to you as many as you there:?Ranjit Sond?Muntech Kaur?Attiq Malik?Nazia .?Amandeep Malad?Najia Robbani?Samia K.?Sat Sokhi?Zawar Shah!

In Ranjit's episode we discuss:

A number of things from his bold decision to re-train as an internet/social media solicitor after 20 years as a personal injury lawyer; to his involvement with East Ham International FC, and of course SAL!

?? You can listen to Ranjit's episode HERE ??

3) Chidi Onyeche - Associate at Latham & Watkins

To the wonderful Chidi, we wish you a belated Happy 30th Birthday! ??

With Latham Chidi work's in their Project Development and Finance Practice in London. She is also a member of the firm’s Africa Practice.

Chidi is a non-executive director of the Making of Black Britain Project, a governor at CONNAUGHT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS and was previously a trustee of the Young Advisor Charity.

Chidi is also the co-founder of an online platform called the Ultimate Guide Group?which focuses on providing information to the black community on careers, finances, property investing and wellness.

In 2021, Chidi was the winner of Under-33 Lawyer of the Year by First 100 Years’ The Inspirational Women in Law Awards.

In Chidi's episode we discuss:

?? The innovative legal solutions that she provides to clients doing business in Africa as part of the firms’ Africa practice

?? Her platform “Ultimate Guide Group” and how she helps young people in succeeding in their own chosen fields

?? The importance of LinkedIn in doing legal profession

?? Her project “The Making of Black Britain” and how she got involved in it

?? Diversity, inclusion and black representation in top universities, legal profession

?? You can listen to Chidi's podcast episode HERE ??

4) Hannah Beko - Head of Mission at Legal Studio Solicitors

Want to know how you can super charge your career in the legal sector and change your life as a lawyer?

Well previous guest Hannah, will be speaking at a lunchtime session today about authenticity as a lawyer, what firms can and should do to retain great people and what can we do to be happy and productive.

For more information on this virtual event and to register please click HERE

In Hannah's episode we discuss:

?? The role of the property partner

?? Hannah’s experiences and journey into the world of business ownership

?? The resources available in her website ‘Authentically Speaking’

?? Hannah’s advice for running multiple businesses

?? What Hannah’s podcast ‘Build Your Legal Business’?is all about

?? You can listen to Hannah's podcast episode HERE ??

?? AMA? LinkedIn Guide to Creating Audio Event - Web3 and Law

???Monday 12th September

? 7pm UK / 2pm EST / 11am PST

?? Click to Register?HERE

I will be joined by previous Legally Speaking Podcast guests Francesca Witzburg?????? , Mitch Jackson and our guest speaker for the day Anne Rose !

We will be running an AMA whilst also discussing:

??? What does the future of Web3 really look like?

??? How is the culture of community and membership key to success?

??? Why will tokenisation reshape how we value everything?

??? What types of digital assets will present new product opportunities and utilities for brands?

??? How can we overcome one of the biggest barrier to the success of Web3 - mass adoption?

??? How can NFTs be applied to the legal industry?

Plus lots more, so come armed with lot of your questions for Anne and our resident panel.

See and hear you there :)

Sticking with events...

I would like to say a HUGE thank to you Scott Simmons .

I attended The Legal Iconoclasts EXPO yesterday and it was EXCELLENT!

Legal professionals from all over the world came together for a first-of-its-kind virtual conference to suit their time zone. The event was most definitely a catalyst for change within the legal profession.

The Legal Iconoclasts Expo is the brainchild of UK-based?Shaun Jardine, value pricing consultant;?John Chisholm, Melbourne-based legal consultant; and Gibraltar-based?Scott Simmons, coach and trainer to the legal profession.?

As Shaun explains: “The professional services market, in its current form, is being disrupted. There is a battle for talent, demand for agile working, and new technology-based entrants to the legal services market. Things must change. The time for the iconoclasts has arrived!”?

I can't wait to attend lots more of their events in the future!

Shout out to Chrissie Lightfoot who kindly shared the below with us!

The?Ministry of Justice UK?and?Department for International Trade (DIT)?are hosting a five day programme of legal sector-led activity that will coincide with the?International Bar Association?conference in Miami in a couple of months' time.

As part of this programme the UK Government and?Government Legal Department?would very much welcome applications from UK?#Lawtechs?with global ambitions to join the Miami mission between 30 October and 3 November 2022.

If you're keen to apply you have to get in fast as the deadline is 9 September!

For more information click HERE

Banking & Finance Lawyers?- Top 10 UK International Law Firm?- 0 - 7?PQE (London, Manchester, Leeds)

Capital Markets Associate?- Top US Law Firm?- 2 - 4??PQE (London)

Crypto Lawyers?- Top 10 UK International Law Firm?- 2+?PQE (London )

Litigation & Arbitration Associate?- Top US International Law Firm?- 2+ PQE (London)

IP/IT/Commercial and Data Protection Associate?- Top US Law Firm?- 4 - 5 PQE (London)

Private Equity Associate?- Top US Law Firm?- 2 - 6 PQE (London)

Real Estate Associate?- Top 10 UK International Law Firm?- 0-4?PQE (London)

Fund Finance Associate - Top US Law Firm?- 2 - 6 PQE (London)

Investment Funds Associate - Top US Law Firm?- 1 - 4 PQE (London)

If you cannot see a job suitable for you, but are interested to hear about more jobs at KC Partners, please send your CV to?[email protected]?to be considered.

At?KC Partners, we are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunities across organisations and we welcome applications from suitable candidates regardless of race or racial group, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.

For now folks...OTTO & OUT :)