How to Reinvent a Law Firm: Why Culture & Fee-Share Models Change Lives - Darryl Cooke - S9E39
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Darryl Cooke. Darryl is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Gunnercooke LLP, an award-winning international law firm. Darryl’s firm is known for redefining what it means to lead and innovate in professional services. A successful corporate lawyer, Darryl has built one of the UK’s most disruptive legal firms - and is on a mission to change the legal model, putting people and purpose at the core of business.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Darryl discussing:- Creating a Revolutionary Fee-Share Model- How to Live Through Values, Not Just Words- Methods of Empowering Leadership- Making the Most of Community-Driven Impact- Designing Your Life, Your WayConnect with Darryl Cooke here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/darryljcooke
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Clio Con Clips 2025 - Alexander Almazan - E15
Welcome to Clio Con Clips 2025, recorded live from Boston and proudly sponsored by Clio, the world’s leading legal technology company transforming the legal experience for all.On the final episode of our miniseries, we round off the conversations at Clio Con with Alexander Almazan. He is the founder and managing partner of Almazan Law, a 30-person firm based in Florida with offices in Miami, Tampa and Palm Beach. He specialises in civil defence, insurance defence, real estate, and commercial litigation. Alex is a consistent attendee of Clio Con, emphasising the importance of staying ahead in legal technology field. He is an advocate for AI adoption in law, highlighting his firm’s successful implementation of AI timekeeping, which greatly improved efficiency and ROI. He encourages legal professionals to embrace innovation, overcome unfounded fears about AI, and connect with him on LinkedIn for industry insights and collaboration. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Alexander discussing:- Staying Ahead & Embracing Legal Technology at Clio Con- How AI Timekeeping Transforms Law Firms- Building a Tech-Forward Firm Culture- Leading with Vision: Earning Team Trust Through Innovation- Fostering Collaboration & Building Connections in the Legal IndustryConnect with Alexander Almazan here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-almazan-8b681115
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Clio Con Clips 2025 - Niamh Pollak - E14
Welcome to Clio Con Clips 2025, recorded live from Boston and proudly sponsored by Clio, the world’s leading legal technology company transforming the legal experience for all.On today’s minisode, we get the chance to speak with Niamh Pollak. She is the Vice President of Legal at Clio, bringing extensive international legal experience and a strong focus on plain language, transparency, and customer-centric practices. Known for her multilingual background and global perspective, she leads Clio’s legal team through innovation in legal tech and compliance, notably overseeing product launches and contributing to major company initiatives like the Vlex deal. Niamh champions the use of AI for efficiency, fosters collaboration across departments, and is recognized for her impactful leadership in the rapidly evolving legal industry. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Niamh discussing:- Clio's Global Impact: Revolutionizing Legal Tech from Boston to the World- Balancing Innovation and Risk: Navigating AI's Role in Legal Practice- Transparency in Legal Products: Ditching Jargon for Client Trust- AI-Powered Legal Teams: Elevating In-House Counsel Beyond Routine- Uniting Brilliance: Collaboration, M&A Innovation, and ClioCon 2025 HighlightsConnect with Niamh Pollak here - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/niamh-pollak-69867b3
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Thriving in Law: Top Global Managing Partner Emily Monastiriotis’ Insights & What Comes Next - S9E38
On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Emily Monastiriotis.Emily is the Global Managing Partner at Simmons & Simmons. She specialises in international construction disputes and is a market-leading expert on fire safety cases. Her work has been recognised in the Lawyer Top Cases of 2024. Emily firmly believes in her three guiding principles - clients, people and technology. Earlier this year, she was named on of Financial News’ Top 50 Most Influential Lawyers 2025.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Emily discussing:- Emily's Inspiring Path to Leadership- How to Lead with Integrity- Pioneering Innovation at Simmons & Simmons- A Balancing Act: Emily Monastiriotis' Secrets to Resilience- Building a Creative Legal CultureConnect with Emily Monastiriotis here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emily-monastiriotis
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Clio Con Clips 2025 - Harsha Chandra Shekar - E13
Welcome to Clio Con Clips 2025, recorded live from Boston and proudly sponsored by Clio, the world’s leading legal technology company transforming the legal experience for all.On today’s minisode, we get to talk to Harsha Chandra Shekar. He is the Vice President of Business Development at Clio. Formerly a corporate attorney at a large law firm, he transitioned from practicing law to the business and technology side of the legal industry. Drawing on influential experiences at companies like Uber, Harsha brings a strategic and adaptable approach to building partnerships and driving innovation at Clio, especially in areas involving AI, data and legal technology ecosystems. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Harsha discussing:- Clio’s Strategic Partnerships- AI and Data-Driven Innovation- Lessons from Big Tech- Trust and Data Protection- Uniting Brilliance: The Collaboration and ExecutionConnect with Harsha Chandra Shekar here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshacs1
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