Legally Speaking Podcast

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Felix Riley. Felix is a Business/Moonshot Strategist, passionate about helping organisations take a creative approach to problem-solving and growth. He has a wealth of experience as a comedy writer, Global Executive at an NYSE-listed brokerage, and is the author of two best-selling Penguin novels,‘The Set Up’ and ‘The Inside Job’. Felix is committed to equipping teams with practical frameworks for thinking differently and driving meaningful change in their organisations 

So why should you be listening in? 
You can hear Rob and Felix discussing:
- Helping Law Firms Stop Playing Small
- A Positive AI Revolution
- AI enabling Quicker and Further Progress
- The Importance of Brainstorming and Reimagining Work
- Functional Tasks Being Done Quckly and Effectively by Machines.

Connect with Felix Riley here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/felix-riley-brilliant-thinking

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Imani Maatuka. Imani is a Managing Partnerof the Dallas Office at Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC.She is also the Co-Founder of the Bridging the Gap Scholarship, supporting minority students pursuing a career in corporate law. Recognised among Top 40 Under 40 attorneys, Imani has built a demanding legal career while leading purpose-driven initiatives.

So why should you be listening in? 
You can hear Rob and Imani discussing:
- Outsourcing as A Strategic Advantage, Not a Shortcut
- Preparation Building Credibility and Confidence
- Early Ownership Accelerating Career Growth
- How to Advance with the Most Meaningful Experiences
- Leadership Meaning Something Bigger Than Yourself

Connect with Imani Maatuka here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/imanimaatuka

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Daniel DiMaria. Daniel is the Co-Founder and CRO at Spellbook. As a lawyer, he helped build the legal AI tool now used by 4,000 corporate lawyers and law firms. Daniel, having worked in the legal industry firsthand, is passionate about driving the goal of making lawyers’ working lives easier and more enjoyable through technology.

So why should you be listening in?
You can hear Rob and Daniel discussing:- Focusing on a Core Problem to Drive Success.
- How AI Must Be Grounded and Verifiable.
- LLMs Transforming Legal Workflows.
- Why AI Augments Lawyers Without Replacing Them.
- Data
-Driven Insights Being the Next Frontier.

Connect with Daniel DiMaria here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-di-maria-340b80ab

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Kate Gaskell. Kate is the CEO of Flex Legal. She was previously an Associate at Allen & Overy, and has more than 20 years of experience in the legal profession. Kate was the Director of Transformation at LexisNexis UK and is now an Advisory Board Member for qLegal.


So why should you be listening in? 
You can hear Rob and Kate discussing:
- Flex Legal as an Alternative Legal Services Provider.
- How AI is Considered a Challenging and Creative Area.
- Flex Launching a Qualifying Work Experience Training Scheme for Aspiring Solicitors.
- The Scheme Includes a Dedicated Social Mobility Initiative.
- The Advice Given For Individuals From Non-Traditional Legal Backgrounds.

Connect with Kate Gaskell here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kategaskell1111

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Nick Abrahams. Nick is an AI Pioneer and Business Futurist, creating the world’s first AI-enabled privacy chatbot. He is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded Lawpath, an AI-powered legal services platform. Nick spent 25 years in partnership at Norton Rose Fulbright and is now dedicated to working with law firms and in-house teams on their AI strategies. He is also a comedian, with his show ‘The Accidental Lawyer’ scheduled for this year’s Sydney and Melbourne Comedy Festivals.

So why should you be listening in? 
You can hear Rob and Nick discussing:
-  AI Not Replacing Lawyers But Reshaping Their Work
- The Real Value Of Legal Services: Peace Of Mind
- AI Increasing Legal Disputes, Not Reducing Them
- Problem-Led Innovation Overcoming Product-Led Hype
- Relationships And Trust Being Key To Driving Change In Law Firms

Connect with Nick Abrahams here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickabrahams/