The Legal Leaders Podcast

In this episode, your host Emma sits down with Emily Jackson, Deputy General Counsel and Director of Legal U.S. at FIFA World Cup. Emily provides a behind the scenes look into her career, which began at a large corporate law firm before transitioning to a smaller entertainment law firm, and eventually moving into in-house roles in digital marketing, sponsorship, and sports organizations. Throughou...

In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead turns the mic on co-host David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu. With an impressive legal career at leading companies such as QVC and eBay, David shares his insights on the transformation of the in-house legal profession, the lessons he has learned, and the essential skills needed to thrive. David shares his perspective on the role technology wil...

In this episode, your host Emma welcomes Sanam Salmani, Employment Counsel at Employment Hero and host of the "LawLenz: Employment Law Done Right" podcast. Sanam takes listeners through her professional journey from commercial law in Australia to specializing in employment law in New Zealand, driven by her passion for empowering employers and HR managers. Sanam sheds light on the inspira...

In this episode, host David Lancelot, CLO and EVP of Advocacy at LawVu, chats with Paul Peake, VP and General Counsel (food and B2C) at Prosus Group. With a career spanning from private practice to major corporate roles, Paul's insights are invaluable for any legal professional looking to excel in today's fast-paced environment. In this conversation we cover: Paul's Career Journey: Fro...

In this episode, your host David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu speaks with Paula Pepin - Founder of the GC Collective , former General Counsel and certified Professional Coach to share Paula's career journey, the importance of building community in the legal profession, how to evolve into a legal professional with business skills and what skills Paula views as crucial for legal...

In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Josh Lute, VP Legal - Employment & Franchise Law at Dutch Bros Coffee. This conversation emphasizes the importance of setting aside one's ego and recognizing when to seek assistance, take a break, or step back. Josh shares what he has learnt from this experience and the advice he would give to other lawyers in a similar situation. Links:...

In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead sits down with Shaun Plant, Author & Chief Legal Evangelist at LawVu & InView to discuss his new book, "How to make in-house a powerhouse." In this conversation we cover: Shauns career journey from project management specialist to lawyer to in-house lawyer to now author Why Shaun decided to write a book and how he found the writing process...

In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Darshana Parekh, Inclusion Consultant & Legal Counsel in Australia. We take a comprehensive look at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as more than just a buzzword or policy, but as a multifaceted concept and practice that is something we each need to develop and continue to refine. Darshana explores the importance of setting boundaries...

In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Seshani Bala, General Counsel at KPMG New Zealand to explore the art of thriving during challenging times by adopting a "do less but do better" mindset. We delve into the power of focusing on quality over quantity and discuss how this shift in mindset can lead to greater success and fulfilment. Seshani shares how her role today would not be poss...

In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Michael Guilday, General Counsel & Head of Property at Sydney Fish Market. Michael & Emma discuss exactly what in-house lawyers do. We also delve into the ethical challenges of non-legal tasks and into demonstrating professionalism and efficiency while upholding ethical standards. Drawing from personal experience, Michael, a Sole Legal C...

In this podcast episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Asim Khan, International Commercial Counsel in the UK, to discuss the development dilemma faced by in-house legal teams. Asim takes us through the development dilemma and his perspective on the challenges of progression and retention while highlighting the crucial role of people, process, and technology. We explore the hurdles hindering career adv...

In this episode hosted by Emma Coxhead, we delve into Elisabeth Flett's inspiring career journey, highlighting the pivotal career decisions she made to align with her personal values. By sharing her story, Lis hopes to empower listeners, emphasizing that prioritizing alignment with one's values over accumulating impressive entries on a CV is paramount for building a long-term, fulfilling c...

In this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Lauren Zajac, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer at Extrahop. Lauren shares with us her career journey as an in-house lawyer in technology companies and how she knew early on this was where she wanted to be. Lauren shares with us her view on enabling the business to interact with ChatGPT and generative A.I. while safeguarding against cyber attacks....

In this episode, your host David Lancelot , CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu speaks with Bjarne Tellmann - Author of the essential “Building an Outstanding Legal Team” and General Counsel to share his framework for modern legal leadership. Bjarne shares his thoughts on the evolution of the role of the Legal Leader, the purpose of the modern legal team and his advice on starting a new General Cou...

In this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Megan Gray to share Megan’s career journey and how her identity has evolved through life events throughout her career. Megan is a Knowledge Development Lawyer in London and has spent the vast majority of her career specialising in capital markets. Megan explains to us what the motherhood penalty is and how Megan is using her position as a legal leader to...

In this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Matt Maruca to share Matt’s journey to GC and how becoming a multi-disciplinary lawyer boosted his career. Matt is a legal and communications counsel in Canada with 10 years experience as a General Counsel. He is the only lawyer to complete the prestigious Master of Communications Management gradate program through McMaster and Syracuse Universities. Matt...

In this episode, David Lancelot , CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu delves into the dynamic career journey of Zaid Gardner, General Counsel at Property Finder in the UAE. Zaid has an impressive career and in this episode, he shares the importance of taking risks and seizing opportunities in one's career path and how this has shaped his career. Key Points: Zaid shares insights into his career prog...

In today's episode, we delve into the universal experience of facing challenges and setbacks in our careers, particularly in the demanding field of law. I am joined by Teresa Allen who is the VP, General Counsel and Ethics & Compliance Officer at Capgemini in Sydney Australia. Teresa shares her own journey with mental health, setbacks and challenges throughout her career and personal life and...

In today's episode, we're exploring how you can own your career and prepare for the future of work. We are breaking down what it means to have flexibility in your work, how to build a career that is fulfilling and aligns with your passions and make micro transitions to get there. To share their experience and expertise, I am joined by Helen Doukas. Having worked in private practice, tech, rideshar...

Welcome to today's episode! I'm thrilled to be joined by Megan Fouty, General Counsel and CHRO at Glowforge. Megan wears many hats, overseeing legal, HR, customer support, recruiting, and facilities teams. She's also the founder of Diversity University and a respected figure in the legal community. In this conversation, we delve into the intricacies of being a General Counsel in 2024. From expandi...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast bought to you by InView - LawVu's community for In-House Legal Professionals. A community dedicated to learn, connect, share and be one with your in-house peers. In this episode, Adam Wardel shares his journey to becoming a General Counsel and discusses the importance of embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal industry. He...