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In Episode 28 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is joined by Danh Nguyen, General Manager and Managing Consultant at KorumLegal for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 

KorumLegal is a legal innovator, changing the way legal solutions are created and delivered. It offers value-driven People, Managed Legal Services and Process and Tech solutions for in-house legal teams. 

Born in Vietnam, Danh has lived and worked in Australia, Hong Kong, and the UK, where he is currently based in London. 

Prior to joining KorumLegal in 2018, he was Vice President of the WU Way, a global strategic initiative tasked with transforming the culture, operating model and ways of working at Western Union. 

 Before moving to London to lead The WU Way, Danh was the Asia Pacific General Counsel of The Western Union Company based in Hong Kong.

Danh shares his career journey and best advice for lawyers. 

We hope that you will enjoy this conversation. 

You can connect with Danh on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danh-nguyen-1a172654/

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In Episode 29 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with the Robert Hanna, Founder & Managing Partner of KC Partners, a legal talent solutions and content creation firm focused on community. 

Robert and his team work with all the most prestigious law firms in the UK and internationally helping to place lawyers at all levels in private practice and in-house. 

He is incredibly dedicated to content creation and has leveraged technology to the max by consistently producing high quality content.

He is one of the most followed Legal Recruiters across social media globally and is a LinkedIn Audio Influencer.

Robert has built and scaled multi-million-pound revenue generating teams and sits as a strategic advisor & investor to Recruitment & Legal Tech startups.

He is the host of the enormously successful “Legally Speaking Podcast”, a top 1.5% podcast globally. 

It has been no. 1 in the Top 100 Careers Chart and has a 5 - star rating on Apple Careers & Business Podcasts.

In this episode, Rob shares so many nuggets of wisdom about how he leverages social media to build a community and offer value that will leave a legacy. 

He talks about LinkedIn, Clubhouse, his Legally Speaking Podcast and LinkedIn Audio. 

He also talks about taking risks, building your personal board of directors and playing the long game.

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

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Welcome to Episode 30, which is a brand new feature on business development and personal growth topics. Your host, Lara Quie, discusses building your personal brand with Ricky Nowak, professional speaker and executive coach specialising in leadership management and behaviour. 

Join their conversation to hear about leveraging LinkedIn and other technology to stand out as a lawyer in this crowded marketplace. 

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This week in Episode 31 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Peter Doraisamy.

Peter is the Founder and Managing Partner of PDLegal LLC. Established in 2017, PDLegal is a medium-sized Singapore law firm offering a comprehensive range of legal services to its clients.

Peter shares his career journey and best advice for young lawyers. 

He shares about what it takes to start your own law firm and how to build strong foundations to make it a success. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

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In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is talking about networking with fellow excutive coach, Ricky Nowak. 

Lara and Ricky describe how they network and provide lots of helpful tips and tricks on how to go about it to get results. 

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In Episode 33 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie of Lara Q Associates is in conversation with U.S. attorney and coach, Gary Miles. Gary has been practicing law for more than four decades. He's been a trial lawyer and managing partner, a leader, and an entrepreneur. He loves helping people solve problems. He is very passionate about showing people how to free themselves from the prisons that entrap them. So many lawyers are stressed and overwhelmed in their practice, and he provides tangible practical tools to help those clients overcome their obstacles, freeing them to enjoy the success and fulfilment that they have always craved.

Gary shares openly about his battle with alcoholism and finding sobriety. He talks about switching practice area in his 50s and finding contentment through the practice of gratitude and acceptance. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

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In Episode 34 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Aaron Baer. 

Aaron is an entrepreneur first and lawyer second. 

He is a corporate Partner and Head of Business Development and Training at a Canadian digital law firm called Renno & Co in Toronto.

Renno is focused on innovation, emerging technology and business development services for the modern entrepreneur.

Aaron himself is passionate about mentoring and technical skills training for new Canadian lawyers. He is the co-founder of the 4L Academy. 

Together with his colleague, Dharwal Tank, he is also the co-founder of the Build Your Book Podcast. 

Aaron’s goal is to make the legal industry a kinder, more authentic and compassionate place for lawyers and clients. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

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By email here: aaron@4Lacademy.ca

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www.buildyourbook.org

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In Episode 35 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Bazul Ashhab.  

Bazul is a lawyer and co-founder of the largest conflict-free law firm in Singapore, Oon & Bazul LLP. It is a firm ranked by the Straits Times in 2022 as one of Singapore’s Best Law Firms. 

Together with his partner, Oon Thian Seng, he founded the firm twenty years ago in 2002.

Since then, it has grown to 19 partners, 65 lawyers and 110 staff. 

Bazul is the firm’s Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution leading its litigation and international arbitration practices.

He specialises in commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation. 

His areas of practice include company law, international trade, shipping, banking, trade finance, shareholders’ disputes, insurance, insolvency, civil fraud, asset recovery and breach of fiduciary duties.

Asia Business Law Journal ranks Bazul as one of Singapore’s top 100 lawyers and he was awarded the Singapore Managing Partner of the Year award in 2018. 

Bazul was appointed as an Ambassador to the Singapore International Mediation Centre panel in recognition of his leadership in alternative dispute resolution in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region. 

 Bazul shares about his journey into law and who inspired him to be a shipping lawyer.

He talks about starting his own firm when only 4 years qualified and how he grew his client base.

He shares about the secret to being a good lawyer and winning new clients.

He is passionate about embracing technology and ensuring there is good communication amongst his team.

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

You can visit Bazul's profile here and connect wit him as follows:

What's App: +65 9757 1479

Email: bazul@oonbazul.com

LinkedIn: Bazul Ashhab

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In Episode 33 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie of Lara Q Associates is in conversation with Claudia Salomon, President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Court of Arbitration. She is the first woman President in its almost 100-year history.

Claudia is also an independent arbitrator specializing in international investor state and complex commercial disputes. She's widely recognized as one of the leading arbitration practitioners of her generation. She's known for her sound judgment, effective case management, and ability to quickly reach the crux of an issue.

She was formerly partner and global co-chair of Latham & Watkins International Arbitration Practice, where she was engaged in some of the most complex, high value and significant disputes. She has acted as arbitrator and counsel in arbitrations around the globe under all of the major arbitral rules governed by common law and civil law.

Claudia is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She's a sought after speaker and writer on international arbitration and is the co-editor of Choice of Venue in International Arbitration published by Oxford University Press. She's a member of the New York Bar and a solicitor in England and Wales.

In this episode, Claudia shares her career story and journey to becoming ICC President. She also shares her advice for young lawyers on positioning yourself to attract opportunities and mentors. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

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Find the ICC Website here

Find the Young Arbitrator and ADR Forum (YAAF)here

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In this episode, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Mike Chastaine. Mike is an American award-winning lawyer, speaker and author of five books. He is a radio host of “Legal Ease” and a video blogger of “20 minutes with Mike.” He was an extreme endurance athlete and national ski patroller. He has been a criminal defence attorney for 37 years. He shares his story of setting up his own firm, making it a success and then selling it. Today he runs his own consulting firm guiding other lawyers on how to build a successful law firm business and how to live a full and fulfilling life. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

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And find his YouTube videos here: https://michaelchastaine.com/videos/

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In Episode 38 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Adrian Tan, also known on LinkedIn as the King of Singapore and the masked litigator.

He certainly is Linkedin royalty as the most followed Singapore lawyer on LinkedIn with over 33,000 followers.

Adrian is the President of the Law Society of Singapore and also a partner at TSMP Law Corporation, where he heads the Intellectual Property and Technology Department.

Before his legal career took off, he was an award-winning novelist known for writing the cult Teenage Textbook series in the 1980s.

He was also the General Counsel of technology company, Crimson Logic and the Honorary Legal Counsel of the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped.

I hope that you will enjoy the episode. 

You can follow Adrian on LinkedIn at https://sg.linkedin.com/in/tanadrian

https://www.tsmplaw.com/lawyer/adrian-tan/

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In Episode 39 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Anthony Carroll, Practice Director at Twenty Essex barristers' chambers in London.

Ant has over 20 years experience at the English bar working with barristers from junior clerk up to Practice Director.

He shares his career journey and the importance of having an interest outside the legal profession.

Ant also shares about Retinoblastoma a rare type of eye cancer that can affect young children, usually under the age of 5. His daughter was diagnosed with this cancer when she was only 20 months old and has been receiving treatment at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital and Royal London. 

You can find out more about retinoblastoma and its symptoms here: https://chect.org.uk

Ant and his family also have a fundraising page where you can donate and sponsor him on his Three Peaks Challenge in August 2023 in aid of the Bart's Charity and Childhood Cancer Trust, Bright Eyes: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/bright-eyes

To connect with Anthony, you can go to his LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyjamescarroll

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In Episode 40 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host Lara Quie, sits down with Jerrick Lim, Senior Legal Counsel for EVYD Technology and a passionate advocate for mentorship.

Jerrick's legal career has spanned various industries, from global insurance brokerage to one of the world's top logistics companies, where he honed his skills in supporting startups. He now works in the health tech sector, where his team leverages groundbreaking AI technology to improve healthcare outcomes.

Jerrick reflects on his journey into the legal profession, highlighting the practical aspects of law that law school often doesn't cover. He shares insights from his time studying law at the University of Warwick and the transition to becoming a construction lawyer.

Jerrick also discusses his move into the corporate world, starting with Aon, and his experiences working with aviation and tech companies like FedEx and Atlas. Finally, he delves into his current role at EVYD Technology and their mission to improve healthcare delivery through technology.

The conversation shifts to the importance of mentorship in the legal profession. Jerrick stresses the value of mentors and how their guidance can shape one's career. He emphasizes the importance of open communication, sharing experiences, and creating a supportive environment where legal professionals can seek advice and guidance.

Jerrick invites both mentors and mentees to join the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association's mentorship program to foster the growth and development of the legal community.

In closing, Jerrick provides advice for young lawyers considering a transition from private practice to an in-house role. He encourages them to explore the right fit for their career and emphasizes that there's no one-size-fits-all path in the legal profession.

This episode sheds light on the multifaceted journey of a legal professional who is deeply committed to mentoring and the transformative power of sharing knowledge and experiences within the legal community.

If you would like to learn more about the SCCA's Mentorship Program, please go to: Mentorship | Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (scca.org.sg)

To connect with Jerrick Lim, you can find him on LinkedIn here: (6) Jerrick (林杰) Lim | LinkedIn

Or on his website: Jerrick Lim's Homepage

I hope you enjoy this episode.

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Get ready for another thrilling episode of "The Legal Genie Podcast" with your host, Lara Quie. In Episode 41, she is excited to host Danny Ong, the Founder and Managing Director of Setia Law, a groundbreaking Singapore law firm specializing in complex cross-border financial disputes, commercial fraud, and corporate distress.

Join us on a fascinating journey through Danny's life, from his early years in Ipoh, Malaysia, to a surprising move to Singapore at the age of 16. Uncover the unexpected twists that led him to choose law over accounting, including a tempting bribery offer involving a motorbike.

Hold onto your hats as Danny shares tales from his legal escapades, from billion-dollar cross-border fraud cases to navigating burnout in the fast-paced legal scene of Hong Kong. Learn about the pivotal moments that brought him back to Singapore and eventually led to the establishment of Setia Law.

But that's not all – dive deep into the culture at Setia Law, the significance behind its name, and the secrets to fostering mentorship and mental wellness in the legal profession. Whether you're a legal aficionado or just curious about the human side of law, this episode promises insights, inspiration, and a dash of humor.

Join us as we unravel the incredible narrative of Danny, whose journey is sure to leave you both entertained and enlightened. 

You can reach out to Danny Ong at danny.ong@setialaw.com and check out his firm at https://www.setialaw.com/

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Embark on an enlightening journey with Episode 42 of "The Legal Genie Podcast" as your host, Lara Quie, engages in a compelling conversation with Jia Xian Seow. Dive deep into the world of philanthropy and legal advisory as Jia Xian shares her experiences as the Director of Legal Planning and Advisory at the Asia Community Foundation. 

Discover the fascinating backstory of a legal professional who didn't come from a family of lawyers, breaking the mold to become the first in her family to join the legal industry. Unveil the twists and turns of Jia Xian's journey, from a surprising detour from accounting to a pivotal decision that led her to law school. Join the conversation as Jia Xian reflects on her time at Dentons Rodyk, where she spent 15 years as a partner specializing in philanthropy, private wealth, and tax. 

Hear the unexpected anecdotes, from applying for an entrepreneurship program not typically open to law students to navigating the evolving landscape of legal services. Gain insights into the challenges and reflections that shaped Jia Xian's career path, including the shifting dynamics of the legal market, the importance of mentorship, and the internal struggles of balancing personal values with business development expectations. 

As Jia Xian unveils the pivotal moments that led her to explore tax law and eventually philanthropy, discover the motivations behind her transition from private wealth to focusing on giving back and reshaping wealth distribution. Explore the innovative initiatives she spearheaded within her firm, paving the way for the establishment of a philanthropy practice. 

Delve into the significance of clarity and reflection, as Jia Xian candidly shares her personal struggles with work-life balance, especially during a challenging year of juggling multiple roles. Learn how the unexpected events of COVID-19 and personal milestones influenced her decision to embrace a new path cantered around philanthropy. 

Join Lara and Jia Xian in this thought-provoking episode that goes beyond the legal realm, offering valuable insights into the intersection of law, philanthropy, and personal fulfilment. It's not just a podcast; it's an exploration of one woman's journey to align her professional endeavours with her passion for making a positive impact on the world. Don't miss "The Legal Genie Podcast" - where legal stories come to life!

You can connect with Jia Xian Seow via her LinkedIn here: 

Jia Xian Seow | LinkedIn

You can find out about the Asia Community Foundation here: Home - Asia Community Foundation (asiacf.org)

And email: Hello@asiacf.org

You can find Asia Philanthropy Circle here: Asia Philanthropy Circle –

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In Episode 43 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with James D'Apiche, a multifaceted lawyer from Sydney, Australia. With his diverse background as a radio presenter, rapper aka Peach, journalist and lawyer, James discusses his journey from various creative pursuits to founding his own law firm, Gravamen. The episode delves into how he leverages his unique experiences and social media for business development, balancing professional rigor with approachability. 

The conversation also explores the evolving role of lawyers in the age of AI, emphasizing personal branding and the use of digital platforms to amplify one’s potential reach. Listeners will learn strategies for building a personal brand, engaging audiences, and navigating the evolving landscape of digital marketing for lawyers. This is a must-listen for legal professionals seeking to enhance their online presence and effective client engagement.

You can connect with James D’Apiche here:

T: twitter.com/CoffeeandaCase1
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 YT: youtube.com/channel/UCzo6MrU2QQmwtLNGJ8kaBYA

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandacasenote

Podcast 2: Spooko - FBi Radio

Law firm: Gravamen Law | Co-owner dispute specialists

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In Episode 44 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with Chen Siyuan, Associate Professor and Associate Dean at SMU School of Law. Siyuan shares his intriguing journey from aspiring lawyer to Harvard graduate and Supreme Court professional, to enhancing SMU's Moots program as Director of Moots. This episode is a treasure trove of advice for young lawyers, emphasizing the importance of patience, effective time management, and adapting to AI advancements. Siyuan's story, blending tenacity, resilience, academic excellence, and foresight, offers invaluable insights into the evolving legal landscape and the art of mooting.

You can reach out to Chen Siyuan via:

His email: siyuanchen@smu.edu.sg

Or via LinkedIn: Chen Siyuan on LinkedIn

You may enjoy this documentary shot and edited by Chen Siyuan about SMU Mooters:

https://youtu.be/SGJDMM0JHTk?si=IvvXqwylY1Ch-DxQ

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In this engaging episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, delves into "The Makings of the Modern Lawyer" with the insightful Iain Sharp, a partner specializing in International Trade, Commodities and Dispute Resolution at Hill Dickinson, currently based in Singapore. As they celebrate the Chinese New Year, Iain shares his rich international journey, including a significant tenure in Asia which has shaped his approach to law.

The conversation illuminates the evolving landscape of legal careers, emphasizing the value of alternative paths into the profession and the indispensable role of soft skills like communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence in achieving success. 

Moreover, this episode explores the necessity of continuous learning and mentorship within the legal field. Iain and Lara discuss strategies for young lawyers to develop their careers, from seeking mentors to embracing opportunities for self-improvement and understanding the commercial realities of their clients' industries.

As the discussion unfolds, it becomes clear that the essence of a successful modern lawyer transcends mere technical expertise. It encompasses a holistic set of skills, including adaptability, communication, and a deep commitment to personal growth. 

Iain's journey and insights offer valuable lessons on navigating the challenges and opportunities within the dynamic world of law, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring and established legal professionals alike.

You can find Iain on LinkedIn HERE

And read more about him on his firm’s website here: Iain Sharp | Hill Dickinson

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Episode 46: A Trusted Advisor with Good Judgment – An Exclusive Conversation with Edmund Leow SC

In this insightful episode of *The Legal Genie Podcast*, host Lara Quie sits down with the esteemed Edmund Leow SC, a Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk and former Judicial Commissioner of the Singapore Supreme Court. With over three decades of experience in cross-border tax planning, international trade, and trust law, Edmund shares his incredible journey from his early days at Cambridge University to becoming Singapore’s first and only tax and trust lawyer awarded the Senior Counsel title.

Edmund reflects on his career with global law firm Baker McKenzie, the challenges of managing high-net-worth clients, and how lawyers can become true trusted advisors in a world where legal expertise alone isn't enough. From navigating the complexities of cross-border legal work to offering wisdom on mentoring and career progression, this episode is packed with practical insights for both seasoned professionals and aspiring lawyers.

Whether you’re interested in the evolving role of law firms in international business, managing complex client relationships, or what it takes to serve as a judge in one of the world’s top legal systems, this episode offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a leader in the legal field. Tune in for expert advice, career-defining lessons, and strategies to become a trusted advisor in today's global legal landscape.

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In Episode 47 of *The Legal Genie Podcast*, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with Gopal Sreenevasan, a highly regarded advocate with decades of experience in Malaysia and host of “Advocates, the Podcast”. 

Gopal delves into his personal journey, from growing up in Kuala Lumpur and his time at Epsom College and Warwick University. The conversation touches on critical insights for lawyers, such as how to carve out your unique voice in advocacy, the importance of mentorship, and his experience balancing litigation and barrister work. He also discusses the evolution of group legal practices in Malaysia, offering a glimpse into future trends that young legal professionals should be aware of. 

For those in the legal industry looking for inspiration, practical advice, and a deeper understanding of what it takes to thrive in the field, this episode offers an engaging and candid conversation. Whether you are just starting your legal career or are a seasoned professional, Gopal’s wisdom on personal growth and advocacy development is sure to resonate. Tune in for a fascinating discussion that blends legal insights with personal anecdotes and learn how to find your own unique path in law.

Listen now to discover how you can elevate your legal career and sharpen your advocacy skills!

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In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with David Ackert, a seasoned business development mentor and entrepreneur, to dive deep into building a robust business development pipeline. 

David, founder of Pipeline Plus and a former TV actor, shares his unique journey from the entertainment world to helping professional service firms, particularly lawyers, master the art of networking and client relationships.

Listeners will learn how to identify their own business development archetype—whether they’re a "Rainmaker," "Expert," or "Service Maven"—and apply these insights to build stronger, more authentic client connections. David also reveals the importance of small, consistent actions that lead to meaningful growth, offering practical tips, like his "14 touchpoints" strategy, to stay top of mind with potential clients.

For those lawyers looking to expand their practice and refine their networking skills, this episode is packed with actionable advice on overcoming common business development hurdles. Plus, David introduces his Pipeline Plus app—a powerful tool to help lawyers track their top prospects and stay organized in their outreach efforts.

Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights that can transform the way you approach client relationships and business growth. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped to take your business development to the next level!

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In this inspiring episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, host Lara Quie sits down with Eric Sim, a LinkedIn sensation with over 2 million followers, accomplished banker, lecturer, and author of Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success. From humble beginnings helping at his father's prawn noodle stand in Singapore to becoming a managing director at a global investment bank, Eric’s journey is nothing short of remarkable.

Eric shares how his early experiences in a bustling hawker center taught him invaluable life skills like observation, efficiency, and customer focus, which later translated into success in the competitive world of banking. He opens up about navigating self-doubt, pursuing lifelong learning, and ultimately building a unique portfolio career spanning teaching, writing, and public speaking.

A master storyteller, Eric reveals how he overcame personal challenges, including struggles with English, to become one of LinkedIn’s most authentic voices. He shares actionable insights on the “three Cs” of content creation—content, community, and consistency—and explains how lawyers and professionals can use LinkedIn to build a personal brand, share stories, and connect authentically.

Whether you're a legal professional looking to enhance your online presence or anyone seeking motivation to pursue your dreams, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and practical advice.

Tune in to discover how small actions can lead to big success and why authenticity and perseverance are key to building trust and influence in any profession.

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In the first episode of the Legal Genie Podcast, the Legal Genie (Lara Quie)  interviews Lewis McDonald. Lewis is a Partner and the Head of the Global Energy Sector at Herbert Smith Freehills. 

Currently based in London, Lewis describes his international upbringing and experiences living and working abroad. He describes his career to date and the many things he has learnt along the way. In particular, he discusses the importance of mindset and being commercial. He also stresses the need for lawyers to find their passion and purpose. He also talks about his experiences of being coached and how it helped him bring out the best in his team. 

You can connect with Lewis McDonald on LinkedIn at:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lewismcdonald

Or find him at Herbert Smith Freehills:
https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/lewis-mcdonald

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This week on the Legal Genie Podcast, our host, Lara Quie interviews Terri Mottershead, innovator, podcaster, author, and the Executive Director for the Centre for Legal Innovation at the College of Law in Australia. 

Terri is based in Brisbane, Australia, and has been a thought leader in people centered legal practice innovation for more than 25 years. She works internationally with leaders and managers of law firms, legal departments, community legal centres, alternative legal service/product providers, legal associations, legal incubators and accelerators, legal tech entrepreneurs, law schools, business schools, business professionals and lawyers, supporting their contribution to the transformation of legal practice. 

Prior to joining the Centre in 2016, Terri was a practising lawyer specialising in corporate/commercial and environmental law. She subsequently transitioned into leading the in-house talent management departments for firms and associations including Lex Mundi, the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and DLA Piper LLP (US). She also led or taught on practical legal education initiatives in law schools in Asia, Australia and the US.

 In 2010, Terri founded Mottershead Consulting in the US, and later expanded it to Australasia, to focus on supporting lawyers, legal business specialists and law firms in identifying, developing and transforming their capabilities and practices to a new way of delivering legal services/products to the market.

 Terri has served on more than 50 boards and committees for not-for profit, for profit, legal associations and organisations. Terri’s work in legal practice management globally was recognised with her appointment as a Fellow of the US College of Law Practice Management. Her work in legal innovation has likewise been recognised through invitations to judge legal industry awards including the Professional Development Consortium Innovation Award (US), The Legal Forecast/QUT Starters Queensland Disrupting Law Hackathon, and the ALPMA/LexisNexis Innovation Thought Leadership Award. 

Terri was recently appointed as the representative for Australia on the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association Advisory Board and profiled as a legal industry thought leader by McCullough Robertson for its Year 101: Women in Law initiative.

Terri is a frequent keynote speaker at legal industry events and contributes regularly to legal industry publications on the future of legal profession, practical legal education and law firm talent management.

In this episode Terri talks about:

·         Her background and journey into law

·         Her move from private practice into professional development

·         Her subsequent move into pracademic consulting

·         Her passion for thinking about how to do things differently

·         How technology has impacted law firms

·         How the legal ecosystem includes talented specialists in other fields

·         The billable hour vs. fixed fees

·         Use of the term “non-lawyer”

·         How coaching has helped her develop a growth mindset

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This week on the Legal Genie Podcast, our host, Lara Quie, speaks to Katie Lipp. 

Katie is the owner of The Lipp Law Firm, PC and Law Practice Queen, LLC consultancy in Washington DC and Virginia. She has practiced as an employment attorney for more than a decade. Stressed out and suffering from post-natal depression and anxiety, Katie sought help and discovered a new path. She opened her own firm in July 2019 and hasn’t looked back since. In addition, she set up a consulting practice called Law Practice Queen to help other lawyers start firms, get clients, and expand their legal practice. 

In this episode Katie and Lara discuss:

·         Katie’s route into law through law school and early career in US Government agencies.

·         Her move into the private sector and the restrictive nature of traditional law firms.

·         Her experience of working as an employment lawyer in a large firm.

·         Discovering coaching and changing her mindset to design her ideal life.

·         Taking the leap and setting up her own firm.

·         Starting Law Practice Queen to support other women lawyers.

·         How she builds her book of business and advice for other lawyers.

You can connect with Katie Lipp:

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katielippemploymentlaw

Websites: www.lipplawfirm.com and www.lawpracticequeen.com

You can connect with Lara Quie:

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie

Website: www.laraqassociates.com

Email: Lara@Laraqassociates.com 

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This week in Episode 4 of the Legal Genie podcast, Lara Quie interviews John van der Luit-Drummond, former editor of The Legal 500. 

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This week on the Legal Genie Podcast, our host, Lara Quie, was delighted to be joined by John van der Luit-Drummond. 

Many of you will be familiar with John’s name due to his former role as the Editor of the Legal 500’s UK Bar and Asia Pacific directories, and as the Editor of its magazine, fivehundred. 

John read law at the University of Kent and went on to do the Legal Practice Course at The University of Law in London.

After working in both City and regional law firms as a paralegal, John embarked on a career as a legal journalist and reporter writing extensively on personal injury, criminal justice reform, human rights, and intellectual property issues.

He spent time at World Trademark Review and then the Solicitors Journal, where he became the Deputy Editor. In 2016 he was shortlisted for the Halsbury legal journalism award and his work has appeared in publications including GC Magazine, New Law Journal, Managing Partner, Young Lawyer, and Private Client Adviser.

John joined the Legal 500 in 2017 and this month he has taken on an exciting new role as the Editor-in-Chief of Portobello Legal Media, a boutique publishing house, specialising in the provision of news, information, and analysis to the international legal market.

In the conversation John discusses:

·         Why he chose to study law.

·         What he did after the LPC.

·         Why he moved into legal journalism.

·         His time at the Legal 500.

·         fivehundred and the Legal 500 podcast.

·         Mental health and diversity in the legal profession.

·         The launch of Portobello Legal Media.

You can connect with John van der Luit-Drummond on LinkedIn at
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvdld

Or his personal website: www.jvdld.com

You can connect with Lara Quie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie

Email: Lara@LaraQAssociates.com

Or her website: https://www.laraqassociates.com

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This week in Episode 5 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is joined by Sara Carnegie, Director of Legal Projects at the International Bar Association.

Sara has spent the bulk of her career working with the public sector in collaboration with influential government ministers, officials, the senior judiciary, lawyers, and law enforcement on a range of issues. 

She was the Director of Strategic Policy, at the Crown Prosecution Service and Legal Advisor to the Senior Presiding Judge, which involved leading the judicial team and working with the Lord Chief Justice, Government, and key stakeholders to implement broadcasting in the Court of Appeal.

She has also led the legal teams for two high profile and sensitive public inquiries (the Detainee Inquiry and the Baha Mousa Enquiry), resulting in far-reaching change across relevant government departments. 

She sits in a judicial capacity on the council of the Inns of Court Disciplinary Tribunal and the Advisory Board for the National Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse.

Her current role as Director of Legal Projects at the International Bar Association involves working in a global capacity leading a legal team who research, develop, and implement innovative projects relevant to business, the rule of law, the global legal profession and wider community. 

Significant projects include bullying, sexual harassment, and addressing mental wellbeing in the legal profession, modern slavery and cybersecurity. 

Sara is currently a member of the IBA Diversity and Inclusion Council and Rule of Law Forum and plays a central role in running initiatives and events to support both entities.

In this episode she shares:

• Her background and why she became a barrister
• Her pupillage and challenges at the criminal bar
• Moving into the civil service and prosecuting for Revenue & Customs prosecutions office
• Motherhood and juggling a legal career
• Working in the civil service and public enquiries 
• Her role as Legal advisor to the Senior Presiding Judge and bringing broadcasting into the Royal Courts of Justice
• Her fascination with crime
• Her role as Director of strategic policy at the Crown Prosecution Service and having a resilient mindset
• Moving into the not-for-profit sector and her work at the International Bar Association
• The importance of building relationships
• The importance of mental health and wellbeing 
• Having passion and purpose 
• Her key advice for young lawyers 

You can connect with Sara Carnegie on her LinkedIn at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-carnegie-93942898

You can connect with Lara Quie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie

Email: Lara@LaraQAssociates.com

Or her website: https://www.laraqassociates.com

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You may also enjoy Lara’s other podcast, The Coach Potatoes, which can be foun

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This week in Episode 6 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with a sister and brother team of legal recruiters. Annie Tang and Chris Tang are the co-founders and co-Managing Directors of the Star Anise Group, a specialist legal and compliance recruitment agency, flexible outsourcing company, and leadership and training provider based in Hong Kong. 

Annie and Chris are both former practising lawyers and working parents. 

Annie read English at the University of Lancaster in the UK and qualified as a solicitor specialising in dispute resolution with an international law firm in Hong Kong. After practising for a number of years she switched into legal recruitment in 2005. 

Chris read law at the University of Exeter in the UK and qualified as a corporate solicitor with Irwin Mitchell. He went on to practice in corporate M&A and private equity until he moved to Hong Kong in 2010 and co-founded Star Anise with Annie. 

In this episode we discussed:

·         Chris and Annie’s background

·         Their journey into law and training

·         Moving to Hong Kong

·         Their legal career and subsequent switch into legal recruitment 

·         Starting Star Anise 

·         The main challenges of being business owners

·         Developments in legal recruitment and what firms are looking for

·         Lateral hiring

·         Advice for young lawyers

Learn more about Annie and Chris:

·         Connect with Annie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-tang-0374892/

·         Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tangchris/

·         Their website: https://www.staranise.com.hk/about-us/team.html

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·         Website: https://www.laraqassociates.com

·         If you have a question or guest idea please do drop Lara a line: : Lara@LaraQAssociates.com

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This week in Episode 7 of the Legal Genie podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Adam Freeman, who recently stepped down after 15 years as a senior partner in the banking practice of the London office of Linklaters LLP. 

After 25 years as a hard-working finance lawyer advising on financing transactions principally relating to acquisitions, Adam decided that he was ready to find more of a balance in his life and prioritize his health and wellbeing. 

Since September 2019 he has also been part-time Chairman of the Bransford Trust and of Lateral Life, an exclusive travel design business, of which he has been a fan since taking a sabbatical trip with his family in 2013. 

We discuss Adam’s 10 KEY LESSONS for lawyers that he put in a LinkedIn post on his retirement:
 
 1. Culture is not what you preach, it is what you tolerate.
 2. Always see the funny side.
 3. Earn your partnership every day.
 4. Even clever lawyers need decisive leaders.
 5. Be honest with yourself and each other: strengths and weaknesses.
 6. Each cog is important: spend time talking to everyone in the firm.
 7. Don't be afraid to push outside your comfort zone.
 8. Be the best version of yourself that you can be.
 9. Prepare, prepare, prepare.
 10. Celebrate all successes, however small.

We also talk about:

·         His journey into law. 

·         His path to partnership.

·         Having personal values.

·         Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. 

·         His advice for young lawyers.

·         His new life after law.

Learn more about Adam Freeman:

·         E-mail: Adam@adamfreeman.net

·         Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-freeman-393b099/

·         http://www.laterallife.com/

·         http://www.bransfordtrust.org/

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Look out for the next episode coming next week and have a great day.

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·         Via her Website: https://www.laraqassociates.com

·         Or if you have a question or guest idea please do drop Lara a line at Lara@LaraQAssociates.com

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This week on Episode 8 of the Legal Genie Podcast with me, your host, Lara Quie, I am delighted to have “the happy solicitor” himself, Jay Sahota, Owner and Senior Partner at Jarmans Solicitors.

Jay read law at Cambridge University and trained at Allen & Overy in London. After qualification, he specialized in dispute resolution and worked at several firms including city and regional firms such as Howrey, Lawrence Graham, Pittman’s, Fisher Meredith and DMB law. 

In 2015, he set up his own firm and later moved on to take over Jarmans Solicitors based in Sittingbourne in Kent. He has been there for the past three years managing and leading the firm. He enjoys complex litigation and the tactical challenges and variety of commercial practice.

Jay is a passionate networker and connector. He loves bringing people together and collaborating with others. In his spare time Jay enjoys doing magic and showing his children new tricks. 

Jay talks about the following topics:

·         The inspiration for his journey into law.

·         What he enjoyed at law school.

·         His time as a trainee at Allen & Overy.

·         The transition from corporate law into dispute resolution at Howree.

·         Moving from Lawrence Graham and The City to regional firm, Pittman’s in Reading.

·         The importance of having mentors.

·         Being a “networking king” and why he so enjoys it.

·         The challenges of being a business owner, especially during COVID times. 

·         His three “Hs”: honest, humble, and hungry.

·         Mental health and remaining connected at Jarmans.

·         Why he got into magic and why he still loves it. 

Learn more about Jay Sahota:

·         Connect with Jay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysahota/

·         His firm’s website: https://www.jarmanssolicitors.co.uk/

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·         Look out for the next episode coming next week and have a great day.

·         You can connect with Lara on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie

·         Website: https://www.laraqassociates.com

·         If you have a question or guest idea please do drop Lara a line at Lara@LaraQAssociates.com

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This week in Episode 9 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Kai Schneider, Singapore Managing Partner of Clifford Chance, one of the global elite law firms. We talk about his career journey and what he has learnt along the way. 

Kai is the head of the Funds and Investment Management group in Singapore. With over 20 years of experience as a US qualified lawyer, Kai has particular expertise in the funds sector, advising clients on fund formation and investment in a wide variety of private investment funds. He regularly advises sponsors on accessing the US and EU markets as well as on regional licensing and securities laws.

He has been ranked as a recommended lawyer in Chambers Global and the Legal 500 since 2012.

In this episode Kai discusses:

·         His background and love of basketball

·         Why he became a lawyer

·         His law studies and training at Weil Gotshal

·         Joining Clifford Chance as an associate

·         Opening the Dubai office of Latham & Watkins and becoming a partner

·         Moving back to Clifford Chance in Singapore

·         Leading by example

·         Being a team player

·         Advice for young lawyers

Learn more about Kai:

You can connect with Kai here: https://www.cliffordchance.com/people_and_places/people/partners/sg/kai-niklas_schneider.html

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·         Look out for the next episode coming next week 

You can connect with Lara as follows:

·         On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie

·         Website: https://www.laraqassociates.com

·         If you have a question or guest idea, please do drop Lara a line at Lara@LaraQAssociates.com

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This week in Episode 10 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Daniel Lo. Daniel is a private equity lawyer and is triple-qualified in Canada, England & Wales and the British Virgin Islands. 

He was born in Hong Kong, and proudly calls Canada his home. He is currently working as a legal counsel in-house at UBS in Singapore and is focusing on investment funds and asset management. 

Outside of his day job, Daniel is a passionate community creator and provides mentorship and career coaching to law students and junior lawyers from around the world, assisting with international career pivots and personal branding strategies.

He is the creator of LegalGrounds, an online platform created for the Singapore legal community to encourage collaboration and mentorship.

He is also the head of legal for Voices of Asia, a Singapore-based social enterprise that supports mentorship with youth and young professionals, 

Daniel is an executive committee member of the Canadian Alumni Network Singapore, a professional association that promotes continued relations between Singaporeans and Canadians.

Daniel is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion and is proudly a founder of Global Lawyers of Canada, a national professional association that supports internationally trained lawyers and diversity in the Canadian legal profession. 

In this episode Daniel shares:

·         His international background 

·         His multiple studies and reason for going into law

·         His reasons for studying abroad

·         His first job as an ISDA negotiator

·         Getting a training contract with Dentons LLP in Calgary, Canada

·         Qualifying into energy law as an Associate 

·         Moving back overseas and finding an in-house role at an asset management firm in Hong Kong

·         Having mentors and giving back

·         Moving to offshore firm, Walkers LLP in Singapore

·         His advice on when to move in-house

·         Moving back in-house at UBS

·         His passion project: LegalGrounds – its community and mission

·         Lawyers of the future and how they need to focus on building their technological acumen and personal brand

Learn more about Daniel Lo:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/danlo/

https://www.legalgrounds.asia/

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This week in Episode 11 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with legal tech evangelist, Giles Thompson of document automation, negotiation and analytics company, Avvoka. It has offices based in London and Singapore. 

As Avvoka's Head of Growth based in London, Giles works with leading law firms, in-house legal teams, and businesses to help them draft documents, negotiate them, and leverage data insights from that process to draft better documents, and get to “yes” faster.

He also spends lots of time designing and creating bespoke document automation solutions for clients and making Avvoka’s core product offering better for users.

Before joining Avvoka, Giles worked as a city lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills and Kirkland & Ellis and also has in-house experience working for BP’s in-house legal team and in the regulatory division of PAX Labs.

In this episode Giles shares:

·         His childhood growing up on a farm in Norfolk.

·         His degree at Bristol University and why he chose to go into law.

·         How he reached out to people asking for their advice.

·         His experience of law school.

·         His legal training contract at Herbert Smith Freehills in London and how he managed dyslexia and dyspraxia.

·         Doing a 6-month secondment at BP in their technology, media, and telecoms division. 

·         What he qualified into and why.

·         His time as an associate in the intellectual property group. 

·         How legal technology first entered his universe and how he saw himself being able to add value.

·         His role as Head of Growth at Avvoka.

·         About the Avvokka Academy and why it was setup. 

·         How small and mid-sized law firms and in-house teams can take their first steps into document automation.

·         What his dream is for legal documentation automation. 

Learn more about Giles Thompson:

You can connect with Giles here: 

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gilesathompson

https://avvoka.com/

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This week in Episode 12 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Stanley T. Park. 

Stanley is Managing Director and Head of Legal for Asia Pacific for Scotiabank's Global Banking and Markets Division. He is based in Singapore and is responsible for all legal matters across the region.

Stanley started his legal career as a law clerk, before joining Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton and later, Coudert Brothers in New York. 

He then moved in-house at Salomon Smith Barney and UBS Securities in Tokyo. 

He then joined DKR Oasis, as Chief Compliance Officer, in Hong Kong before moving back to Tokyo in 2009 for a role with Barclays Global Investors, as General Counsel. 

In 2011, he moved to Daiwa Capital Markets, as Senior Legal Counsel, in Hong Kong before transferring internally to Singapore. In 2014 Stanley joined Scotiabank in Singapore where he has been ever since. 

Stanley graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Economics and received his law degree from Harvard Law School. He was also a Fulbright scholar at Stockholm University in Sweden. 

He is a keen long-distance runner and pet lover. He is also a foodie and enjoys hosting parties with his Japanese wife, Shino. 

Stanley shares very powerfully about being 60 years old and what he wishes he had known earlier about how to live his life. 

In this episode Stanley shares:

·         His background and heritage.

·         His childhood growing up in many countries.

·         How learning a language can give you cultural insights.

·         His reasons for choosing to study law at Princeton.

·         Why he chose to do a clerkship.

·         Being a Fulbright Scholar at Stockholm University, Sweden.

·         Taking time off before his traineeship and why that was so important.

·         His adventures in the Soviet Union, China, and India, where he met Mother Theresa.

·         Embracing an open-minded mindset.

·         His advice for young lawyers.

·         Reflecting on his biggest mistakes in life.

I hope that you will enjoy the episode.

To learn more about Stanley T. Park you can find him on LinkedIn and connect with him here: 

https://sg.linkedin.com/in/stanley-t-park-a3947a

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In Episode 13 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Ravi Aswani. 

Ravi is a commercial dispute resolution barrister, arbitrator, and mediator at 36 Stone. 

Called to the bar of England & Wales in year 2000, he has a broad practice which covers shipping and international trade, commodities, energy, oil and gas, metals and mining, insurance and re-insurance, banking and finance.  

Ravi is instructed primarily in the Commercial Court in the UK, as well as international arbitrations seated all over the world.  

He is consistently recommended by Chambers & Partners UK Bar and Global Directories as well as the Legal 500. 

Ravi has a longstanding passion for matters of equality, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and social mobility. 

He is also passionate about mentoring and assisting the next generation of practitioners.

In this episode Ravi shares:

·         His childhood growing up in the leafy suburbs.

·         Studying law at UCL and going to Nottingham for his Bar Vocational Course.

·         His pupillage and the challenges he faced. How his experience as a pupil has made him determined to be a good pupil supervisor.

·         How he turned not getting a tenancy into an advantage.

·         How 36 Stone is experimenting with ways to level the playing field and encourage social mobility.

·         Why you should try to get a placement at a law firm and a chambers before deciding to become a barrister.

·         The challenges of being a self-employed barrister.

·         The benefits of using LinkedIn to attract new work.

·         Playing the long game when it comes to business development and building relationships abroad.

·         Dealing with imposter syndrome. 

·         How specialising in shipping law helped him to create a broad-based commercial disputes practice. 

·         His experience of mentoring. 

·         His six pieces of advice for young lawyers.

I hope that you will enjoy the episode.

To learn more about Ravi Aswani you can find him on LinkedIn and connect with him here: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raviaswani/

https://36group.co.uk/members/rga1

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In Episode 14 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Lynette Koh, Director at Helmsman LLC. 

Lynette spent the first decade of her career as a banking and insolvency litigator at Rajah & Tann, the biggest law firm in Singapore.  In this time however, she had two years of in-house experience at HSBC, but thereafter returned to Rajah & Tann to further her career as a Partner there, thinking that she had experienced enough of being “in-house”.

As one of two inaugural recipients of the Singapore Academy of Law Post-Qualification Overseas Attachment Award, Lynette later moved to London where she worked alongside renowned Queen’s Counsels with established banking practices.  She then returned to Singapore and back to Rajah & Tann once again, before moving some time later to head the Legal & Business Administration Team, Asia & Oceania Administration Department of Mizuho Bank for over 6 years.

Lynette has recently moved to Helmsman Law LLC as a Director and heads the Corporate and Finance Practice there.

In her free time, Lynette runs a free legal clinic at the Singapore Association for the Deaf, and is passionate about mentoring and sharing experiences, because she strongly believes we are all “better together”.

In this episode Lynette shares:

·         Her background in Singapore and why she decided to study law.

·         Her law degree at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and being called to the Singapore Bar.

·         Her training at Rajah & Tann in the restructuring & insolvency team.

·         Her first in-house experience in HSBC and why she chose to go in-house early in her career.

·         Her return to private practice at Rajah & Tann and being made up to Partner.

·         The experience of working in London with Queens Counsels and the difference in lunch culture.

·         Her return to Rajah & Tann again and move back in-house to head up the legal team at Japanese bank, Mizuho.

·         What her role in-house involved and how she built relationships and trust with her many-faced clients. 

·         How she handled good days and bad days and kept her team motivated.

·         Her move back to private practice and leading the Corporate & Finance team at Helmsman LLC. 

·         Her advice for young lawyers. 

·         Her advice for private practice lawyers advising in-house counsel.

·         Her volunteer legal clinic at the Singapore Association for the Deaf and why it means so much to her personally. 

I hope that you will enjoy the episode.

To learn more about Lynette Koh, you can find her on LinkedIn and connect with her here: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynette-koh-23b988210/

https://www.helmsmanlaw.com/people/

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In Episode 15 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Claire E. Parsons. 

Based in Kentucky in the United States, Claire is a local government and school law attorney, speaker, best-selling author, certified meditation teacher, founder of the Brilliant Legal Mind blog, proud introvert, and mum to two unruly girls.

Claire shares the following:

·         Her background coming from a family of attorneys and remaining in Northern Kentucky after she qualified. 

·         Her career journey and specialism in local government work relating to school law, and special education in particular. 

·         Her early career and progression to partner at Adams Law.

·         How being involved in her local community and having an impact there brings her a sense of fulfilment and also benefits her practice.

·         How she did not know where to start with business development but figured it out for herself and what works for her as an introvert.

·         How she built her reputation through speaking, writing and being active on LinkedIn.

·         How she learnt to be a leader by following her passion for local community projects.

·         How insight meditation has helped her and the benefits of loving kindness meditation. 

·         Discovering LinkedIn’s power to connect with other women and share experiences and support each other, which ended up as a best-selling book called #Networked.

·         How Claire has leveraged LinkedIn and lifted her profile and won new work.

·         Her advice for younger lawyers on not jumping to leave your firm because your unhappiness there may not be due to the firm, but other things within yourself that you need to work on first. 

To learn more about Claire E. Parsons, you can find her on LinkedIn and connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claireeparsons/

You can find her Brilliant Legal Mind blog here: https://brilliantlegalmind.com/

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·         You can also listen to Lara’s other podcast, The Coach Potatoes on Apple Podcasts here: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coach-potatoes-podcast/id1529949563/

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In Episode 16 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with prominent Singapore lawyer, Wong Siew Hong, Partner at Eldan Law LLP in Singapore.

Siew Hong read law at the National University of Singapore and was called to the Bar in 1988. Three years later, he heard the call of the wild and became a private investigator, chasing pirates who made and sold fake products - not only in Singapore but all over Asia.  It was the greatest time of his life. Sadly, he was urged to give it up and get a ‘respectable job’ and so he returned to legal practice in 1993 and has been putting his nose to the grindstone ever since. 

As a partner at Eldan Law, Siew Hong’s work against the fake goods trade continues to this day as he still practices Intellectual Property law whenever he can, specialising in product security and anti-counterfeiting. 

He also practices criminal litigation work, and it was a chance encounter with an elderly lady in the then Subordinate Courts in 1989 that ignited his passion to fight for the underdog, the disadvantaged and the disenfranchised. 

Siew Hong has appeared in over 30 capital cases in the High Court and scored a few wins, including the recent landmark Beh Chew Boo case in the Singapore Court of Appeal involving the acquittal of a Malaysian accused of drug trafficking. 

He has received a long service award for his work as a member of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Criminal Law Advisory Committee.

In his spare time, Siew Hong is an orchid enthusiast who has discovered several new orchid species, including one named after him, and is an internationally accredited orchid judge. 

Siew Hong shares:

·         His humble beginnings in Singapore and less than stellar academic record.

·         His switch from engineering to the arts, which gave him the grades he needed to read law at NUS.

·         His early days as a private investigator chasing counterfeiters.

·         His return to a sensible job as a lawyer doing IP work for Louis Vuitton.

·         How an old lady inspired him to fight for the underdog.

·         The interesting case of a man who had Darier Disease.

·         The recent case of Mr. Beh Chew Boo and his lucky escape from the death penalty. 

To learn more about Wong Siew Hong, you can find him on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siew-hong-wong-8abb391/

And on his firm’s website:

http://www.eldanlaw.com/our-people/partners/siew-hong-wong/

You can also read more about the Beh Chew Boo case here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/abuse-of-process-to-proceed-with-remaining-charges-against-acquit

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In Episode 17 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with William McLaughlin.

William is a legal business developer and marketer based in Bangkok, Thailand. He specializes in improving back-end legal operations and helping lawyers with the business of law. He is the Business Development Manager at ZICO Law, a regional law firm operating in all 10 ASEAN countries. He is responsible for the firm’s business development operations in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand, where he helps develop regional strategies to further drive client growth across Southeast Asia.

William also runs the BD Roundtable, a global community of legal business developers and marketers. The community brings people together to share tried and tested resources, tools, and know-how through virtual roundtable sessions. 

William is originally from Pennsylvania, in the United States, and has been working in Bangkok since 2010. He previously worked at Baker McKenzie and other consultancies before joining ZICO Law. 

In this episode, William shares:

·         About his childhood spent outdoors in Pennsylvania.

·         How he chose to study Political Science and Government.

·         How he started his career as a regulatory assistant.

·         Why 9-11 had such an impact on him and why he moved to Thailand.

·         How he moved into Business Development in a law firm context.

·         His role at ZICO Law and the aspects he enjoys the most.

·         His advice for younger marketers.

·         What inspired him to start the BD Roundtable.

·         Gripes about the legal directories and his movement to get standardised submission forms.

·         What he’s most excited about for the future.

To learn more about William McLaughlin, you can find him on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmclaughlin/

You can also check out his BD Roundtable platform and all the great resources on there: https://www.bdroundtable.com/

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In Episode 18 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Geoff Dunnett. Geoff is Managing Director and part of the founding team at Shieldpay, a payment solutions fintech company. 

Geoff is a qualified solicitor and practised as a Project Finance lawyer at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP and Mayer Brown International LLP, before working as an independent legal consultant to start-ups and as a Business Associate for the Techstars-Barclay’s tech accelerator. 

 Geoff has led the business and product development of Shieldpay's award-winning Third-Party Managed Account and Corporate Escrow offering, including building partnerships and gaining the support of key industry stakeholders.

During the conversation, Geoff shares:

·         His background growing up in Luxembourg and being half English and half French.

·         Going to university to study French and German.

·         Going to law school to do the GDL and doing a mini pupillage.

·         Becoming a trainee ISDA negotiator at SocGen?

·         Getting his training contract at Mayer Brown International and choosing what to qualify into.

·         Becoming an associate at Millbank and working really hard.

·         Starting a side hustle with a friend advising start-ups.

·         Joining General Standards and working as a consultant to create a semi-automated law firm.

·         Moving to Techstars-Barclays Tech Accelerator as a Business Associate and meeting Pete, the founder of Shieldpay.

·         What Shieldpay offers and the problems it solves. 

·         The future for Shieldpay and its plans for international expansion including to Singapore.

 You can connect with Geoff Dunnett:

1. By email: gdunnett@shieldpay.com
2. On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffdunnett1/
3. Podcast - The Shieldcast - https://resources.shieldpay.com/en-gb/podcasts where he interviews leading legal and fintechs.
4. Shieldpay’s latest transaction management e-book can be found here: https://resources.shieldpay.com/transaction-management-ebook
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This week in Episode 19 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with the amazing Dorie Clark.

Dorie is a strategy consultant, executive coach, lecturer, and keynote speaker. She is a Professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. 

She was also recognized as the world’s No. 1 Communication Coach by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. 

Dorie is the author of the fantastic marketing strategy trilogy: Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the No.1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. Magazine. 

She has a new book coming out this September called “The Long Game” - How to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world. 

Dorie is a prolific blogger and writer having contributed literally hundreds of posts and articles for the Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, Forbes Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Fast Company. Her many clients include Google, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and the World Bank.

Lara and Dorie cover Dorie’s escape from small town North Carolina to higher education and then stints as a reporter and working at a small non-profit, where she realised that it would be less risky to start her own business. 

Dorie explains how she learnt about how to run a business and how she got the idea for her first book, “Reinventing You”. 

She then talks about writing “Stand Out” to help experts crack the code to getting their ideas into the public domain. 

Dorie describes how she wrote “Entrepreneurial You” to understand how to create multiple revenue streams and spread the risks associated with losing one’s main source of income little knowing how prescient it would be for the pandemic world we find ourselves in. 

She then talks about her new book, “The Long Game” and how it applies to the legal profession and what young lawyers should think about.

Dorie also covers podcasting, blogging, leaving margin in your calendar for emergencies, and an interesting fact about handstands. 

You won’t want to miss this great episode to hear Dorie on great form as she shares some great advice.  

You can download "The Long Game strategic thinking self-assessment" for free at https://www.dorieclark.com/thelonggame/

You can follow her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doriec/

You can also read her hundreds of articles and blog posts at https://www.dorieclark.com/

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The Legal Genie Podcast Episode 20 with Angela Han

This week on the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Angela Han.

Angela is a healthcare lawyer, life, and health coach. She is the corporate counsel for Health Pro Heritage, and also runs her own coaching business called Angela Han Health LLC, a qualified personal trainer and yoga teacher, she coaches lawyers on their physical and mental health, and she also coaches lawyers on their professional health, through her business program for those who want to create more impact beyond their day job. She is also host of the “Fit to Practice” podcast, where she interviews lawyers on their health journey as legal professionals.

In this episode Angela shares her background growing up in South Korea, her journey into law, becoming a personal trainer, and becoming a life coach. 

She talks about being an in-house counsel and how good relationships are everything. 

She also shares how she nearly gave up her podcast after six months but now she continues to record episodes every week because she knows her listeners are waiting for the next one. 

Angela talks about mom guilt and how her daughter is the answer to everything. 

I hope that you enjoy the episode. 

You can connect with Angela on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsangelahan/

You can find out more about Angela here: https://www.angela-han.com/

You can connect with Lara Quie for executive coaching as follows:

• On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie/
• Through her website: https://www.laraqassociates.com/
• You can also listen to Lara’s other podcast, The Coach Potatoes on Apple Podcasts here: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coach-potatoes-podcast/id1529949563/

If you have a question or guest idea, please send an e-mail to Lara@LaraQAssociates.com

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In Episode 21 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Titus Rahiri, CEO and Founder of Alternative Legal Services Provider (ALSP), KorumLegal. 

Titus is based in Hong Kong.  A senior corporate and commercial lawyer with over 20 years of experience in Europe and the Asia Pacific, he has led legal teams in New Zealand listed FTSE and NASDAQ listed companies, as well as high growth and unicorn businesses. 

Titus has experience in technology, digital, and e-commerce across various industries and has a keen interest in the legal transformation space and the business of law

In this episode, Titus discusses his motivations for becoming a lawyer, and how he ended up where he is today – the CEO of a “NewLaw” entity called KorumLegal. 

Titus shares his upbringing in New Zealand as part of a large working-class Maori family. He was the first in his family to go to university and struggled with being a minority and feeling like a “fish out of water”.

Having a “challenger” mindset, he chose a modern law school, which was less popular with the more established law firms but managed to do his training with Russel McVeagh, a large New Zealand law firm. 

At work, Titus crossed paths with both good and terrible mentors, eventually making the move in-house, to get the chance to see the full life cycle of deals and the commercial drivers behind them. 

Like many antipodeans, Titus moved to the United Kingdom, where he worked at Sky, a media company, and later Expedia, where he was exposed to numerous opportunities, including a sponsored MBA, leadership of Hotels.com, and a posting in Asia.

Titus created KorumLegal to cater for the gaps he observed in the middle of the legal industry pyramid. While law firms still occupy the top section of very specialized expert legal advisory, he believes that the middle section is ripe for disruption by in-house legal, technology, and new law models. 

KorumLegal has several products providing flexible talent, which help to solve their clients’ pain points and support in-house legal teams from MNCs to start-ups, especially in the areas of technology, media, telecoms, corporate and broader financial services.

Titus shares his advice for lawyers in private practice and describes the paradigm shift of power from the firms to the in-house teams as a consequence of the GFC. 

I hope you enjoy the episode!

To learn more about Titus, you can find him on LinkedIn and connect with him here, check out KorumLegal’s website here, or get in touch with him at titus.rahiri@korumlegal.com.

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The Legal Genie Podcast Episode 22 with Niti Nadarajah

[00:00:00] Hello, and thank you for joining me, Lara Quie, for the Legal Genie Podcast. 

[00:00:33] Following my career as a corporate lawyer at Dentons and DLA Piper, I reinvented myself as an entrepreneur and then as Asia Pacific Head of Business Development at Duane Morris. 

[00:00:45] After a life event introduced me to the world of executive coaching, I set up my own consultancy, where I coach lawyers, leaders, and founders on how to design their best life. 

[00:00:57] I coach on building one's book of [00:01:00] business, personal branding, LinkedIn skills, growing self-confidence and how to get to the next level. 

[00:01:07] If you are looking for someone with whom to share your challenges and who can help you move forward, if you are stuck, then reach out to me through my website at www.laraqassociates.com. 

[00:01:19] This podcast is intended to give you an insight into the lives and careers of movers and shakers in the legal industry. 

[00:01:26] I ask my guests to share their best advice with you that I hope you will find helpful in your legal journey. 

[00:01:33] Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more people who may find it helpful. 

[00:01:40] I hope that you will enjoy the conversation. 

[00:01:44] Lara Quie: Hello, and welcome to Episode 22 of the Legal Genie Podcast with me, your host, Lara Quie. Today I'm delighted to be in conversation with Niti Nadarajah. 

Niti is the Head of Legal for Australia and the Pacific [00:02:00] Islands at Phillip Morris International, a leading tobacco company. She's also a working mother and advocate for a range of issues at work, including mental health, flexible working, gender equality and inclusive leadership. 

[00:02:14] She has a quote on her LinkedIn page that says, " How we live is what makes us real". She's a strong believer in leadership that demonstrates authenticity, empathy, courage, kindness, and vulnerability. It's great to have you on the show today, Niti. 

[00:02:31] Niti Nadarajah: It's lovely to be here with you, Lara.

[00:02:33] Lara Quie: It would be great to start at the beginning. So, if you could tell me a little bit about your family background and where you grew up. 

[00:02:39] Niti Nadarajah: Absolutely. So, I actually, for the first six years of my life moved around quite a lot. I was born in Scotland, which I love to tell people because it really surprises them because they're like, what, Scotland?

[00:02:53] Like. Yeah. So, my dad was studying in Scotland at the time. So, they happened to be there. So, we spent two [00:03:00] years there. So, not very long. And then we moved from there to England. We spent a bit of time in England, a bit of time in Abu Dhabi. A year in India, where my sister was born. And then my dad actually decided that, so, my parents are from India and had immigrated from India, I think in the seventies, sixties or seventies.

[00:03:19] And my dad had decided that he wasn't a hundred percent at home in the UK. There was just something about it that didn't quite feel comfortable. And so, he wanted to see what Aus

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In Episode 23 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with John Leonida. Until his retirement from law in 2020, John was a partner at Clyde & Co in London, where he specialized in international shipping and marine work and established a niche area, which he branded the "Superyacht Group."

His clients were either shipping entrepreneurs, operators in the oil support industry or high net worth individuals, builders, and designers of some of the world's most luxurious superyachts. In September 2020, John joined LP Squared Limited to provide board level advice to owners, builders, family offices, and superyacht stakeholders on the more commercial and strategic aspects of the superyacht industry.

He is currently undertaking a PhD in maritime history on the culture and social impact of yachts and superyachts between 1918 and 2018. 

In this episode, John discusses his upbringing, his career, how he eventually moved into a legal career, and what he feels are crucial values lawyers should have.

Growing up in a working-class family, he initially embarked on an economics degree, before making the cross over to a legal career where he eventually settled in the maritime practice at Clyde & Co where he stayed for 23 years. 

John discusses the difficulties he faced as a junior lawyer with extensive experience in the finance space which sparked tensions over disagreements with more senior lawyers. Despite this, his previous experience in personal relations benefited him.

He eventually made the superyacht practice his own, getting an accelerated bump to partnership as a result of the firm’s trust in him. John goes on to talk about some of the common problems he faced in the industry, especially whilst dealing with such high-value clientele. 

John then moves on to his retirement the previous year. He discusses the reasons surrounding his retirement and comments and how some lawyers face difficulties in retirement as their legal profession made up such an integral part of their identity. 

He talks about how the profession has changed over his years in practice as well as some of the traditional values in the legal industry that have taken a backseat in recent years.

John concludes by raising three points he feels are important for all lawyers. 

The first, espoused by his former mentor, was to always be humble. 

The second, is a rich vocabulary, something that John feels is fundamental to convey your understanding of the law to your clients. John mentions some tips he has given trainees before that have helped with their drafting of the law. 

Finally, a potential shocker to some, the understanding that lawyers are the “plumbers” of the world of commerce and should play the facilitative role in the background.

I hope you enjoy this episode!

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In Episode 24 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Dipa Swaminathan, Assistant General Counsel at Singtel in Singapore. 

Dipa was educated at the National Law School of India University and Harvard Law School. She is admitted in New York, England & Wales, and India. She has substantial experience in project finance, corporate finance, general corporate, M & A, telecommunications, cybersecurity, technology, ICT, and IoT. 

Dipa spent several years in private practice with leading US and UK law firms before moving in-house. Dipa is famous in Singapore for being the founder of a multi award-winning welfare initiative called “It's Raining Raincoats”.

She founded this ground up movement six years ago in 2015 to support and champion migrant workers in Singapore and work towards their greater integration into the broader community. She now manages over 1000 volunteers island-wide and has improved the lives of thousands of migrant workers. Dipa has been recognized by Tatler magazine as one of Asia's 100 Most Influential People in the impact space.

She was recognized by Singapore Women's Weekly as one of the Greatest Women of Our Time. Dipa is also the winner of the inaugural Singtel Heroes Award in 2019 and the President's Volunteerism and Philanthropy Award in October 2020. She is a working wife and mother of two sons, and she has a passion for interior design.

I hope that you enjoy the conversation.

You can find out more about It’s Raining Raincoats here on their Facebook page.

You can follow and connect with Dipa Swaminathan on LinkedIn here.

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In Episode 25 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Benjamin White. Ben spent six years as a corporate lawyer at Clifford Chance before moving in-house with the Global Fashion Group.

In 2017, he founded Crafty Counsel, a platform that allows legal counsel access to online learning and development via a series of videos recorded by specialists in the area. It is also a community of lawyers eager to socialize, network, mentor, and share experiences

In this episode, Ben discusses his slightly more unconventional career path and experiences living abroad as well as how Crafty Counsel came about. 

Going against the grain, Ben decided to put his training offer with Clifford Chance on hold for a couple of years to pursue his interests, taking up a post-graduate course in Chinese history. He spent six months at Beijing University and returned to China sometime later as a Clifford Chance trainee.

When he returned to the law, he initially intended to go into litigation, but relealised that he would be a better fit for the corporate practice after starting his training there. He advises younger lawyers to keep an open mind and to try something to find out if they actually do enjoy it.

Later, he was given the chance to get seconded to a client, where he got a taste of being an in-house counsel. Finding the experience stimulating, and to delve more into his interests in the start-up and venture capital frontier, he took the chance to move on to the Global Fashion Group as in-house counsel. Ben commented that at that time, venture capital and start-up work was harder to come by at a large firm like Clifford Chance.

Ben goes on to discuss some of the key differences between his experience at a large law firm in contrast to his in-house, highlighting the sense of control that he gained after the move. 

Ben was then at a crossroads between accepting positions at prominent VC funds as their first internal counsel or moving on to Crafty Counsel which he had been working on and mentions why he chose to move forward with Crafty Counsel.

Ben also highlights his experience as the inspiration for Crafty Counsel. In-house counsels usually face a more ambiguous environment with structures and environments varying significantly across companies as opposed to the private practice where career options are relatively more straightforward.

Finding this an underserved community, he decided to put his mind to it to create a community for support and the exchange of information, practices, and situations. The demand for more community-based events happened just as COVID hit, prompting a shift in focus from more technical topics to more practical matters. 

Crafty Counsel has some events planned for the next few months and is looking forward to the possibility of in-person events, whilst at the same time maintaining digital meetups – which have successfully connected people from all over the worl

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In Episode 26 of the Legal Genie Podcast with your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with a unique guest who has been in the legal industry for half a century, David Grief.

David is probably the world’s most experienced international modern barrister’s clerk.

He was the senior clerk for 38 years for Essex Court Chambers, one of the pre-eminent commercial sets in London and then moved to establish the first London-style chambers in Singapore.  

David started visiting Singapore regularly in the 1980s and has recently opened his own consultancy here called David Grief International Consultancy. 

David shares his life story from unaccomplished school leaver at 17 to a chance encounter with a Queen's Counsel that led to a life of flying private aircraft and driving Aston Martins. 

He describes his early days as a barrister's clerk and how he rose through the ranks to achieve the role of senior clerk at Essex Court Chambers, "the best set in the land". 

David talks about being blessed with a good memory and a genuine interest in people, which have been key to his success as a senior clerk. 

His love of travel and commercial air travel in particular, saw him come to Singapore and other far flung places. Having established good friendships and seen an opportunity to become the first senior barrister's clerk in Singapore, David started a new life here in 2018.

He believes that if you don't ask, you don't get, and that nothing is impossible. 

I hope that you enjoy the conversation.

You can connect with David Grief by email: DG@davidgrief.com

His new website will be at www.davidgrief.com

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In Episode 27 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Angela Vorpahl.

Angela is an American intellectual property and human rights attorney turned YouTube channel host and creator of the “Law School Master Plan Strategy” course designed to help law students master their time, compete for top grades and position themselves for their dream job out of law school.

She was raised in Texas, where she also went to university, and later passed the bar.

After interning as a judicial clerk, she decided to sit the New York bar exam and moved to New York, where she became an associate practising IP law. 

She was there for 5 years before it struck her that she didn't have a passion for IP law, and that working on human rights cases might be a more fulfilling use of her legal training. 

Quite by chance, she discovered that YouTube did not only offer entertainment, but also educational content.

She soon started to create videos on all the things she wishes she had known before starting as a junior lawyer.

Her lawyer nature made it hard for her to press upload to her channel, but after a year, she finally went live with her channel. 

She noticed that the most pupular videos and questions related to people thinking of doing law and going to law school rather than lawyers already in practice.

This realisation made her create her  “Law School Master Plan Strategy” course.

Angela shares her journey from Texas to Times Square, to full-time YouTuber. 

I hope that you will enjoy the episode.

You can follow and connect with Angela Vorpahl on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelavorpahl/

You can find out more about Angela on her website: https://www.angelavorpahl.com/
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