The Jurist Podcast

Who gets the kids, who keeps the money, and does a prenup actually protect you? We break down UAE divorce law, child custody, and financial rights with two leading family lawyers. Subscribe to The Jurist Podcast for more legal insights. In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Byron James, Partner and Head of UAE , Expatriate Law, and Dr. Hassan Elhais, Legal Consu...

What happens when the rules of business change overnight? In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Behnam Khatami,Founder & Managing Partner at Nami Associates a lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience working across Iran and advising international businesses on cross-border matters. They discuss how geopolitical tensions are reshaping business decisions across the re...

What are the hidden risks of cosmetic surgery, and how is AI reshaping the future of the legal profession? In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Chrissie Wolfe, Founder & CEO of Lupa, a legal professional and consultant whose work focuses on medical negligence, cosmetic injury, and the changing legal landscape. Chrissy shares her insights into the risks surround...

Can taking a photo or recording a video in public get you into legal trouble in the UAE? What are the laws around filming, privacy, social media, and freedom of expression? In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Ahmed ElNaggar sits down with Ahmad Almazourie, CEO of Saeed Sulayem Advocates to discuss the legal responsibilities surrounding photography, filming, publishing, and sharing content in th...

Legal education is changing, and the traditional path to becoming a successful lawyer may no longer be enough. In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Ibrahim M. Saleh, Founder & CEO of Kouncel, to explore how technology, practical legal training, and digital education are reshaping the way lawyers learn, build their careers, and develop new areas of expertise. Ib...

Is the UAE really at war? In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Dr. Habib Al Mulla , Founder of Habib Al Mulla & Partners, joins Ahmed Elnaggar to break down the legal and geopolitical questions surrounding the current regional conflict. They discuss international law, armed conflict, US military bases in the UAE, attacks on civilian infrastructure, diplomatic relations, the Abraham Accords, medi...

In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Akbar Ali, corporate solicitor and founder of Ali Legal, for an insightful conversation about building a legal career across two jurisdictions and navigating the opportunities and challenges of the UK and UAE legal markets. Akbar shares his journey into law, the experiences that shaped his career, and his perspective on how...

What does it really take to build a successful legal career? In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Rob Hanna, host of the Legally Speaking Podcast, for an insightful conversation about what it takes to become a great lawyer and build a successful career in the legal profession. Rob shares his perspective on the skills that set successful lawyers apart, the impor...

What does it really take to become a great in-house lawyer? In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Dr. Mogy, President of ACC MENA and a General Counsel ME at Siemens Energy, for an honest conversation about how the legal profession is evolving, and why today’s best lawyers need to understand much more than the law. Dr. Mogy shares his journey from private practi...

In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Najib Hage Chahine (Managing Partner — Hage-Chahine Law Firm), a leading Lebanese lawyer, professor and arbitration expert, for an in-depth conversation about the future of law, legal technology, international arbitration and the changing legal market across the Arab world. From cross-border enforcement and state assets to t...

Legal culture in the Gulf is shifting, and Oman is leading the change. In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Hussain Al Toubi, Founder of Hussain Al Toubi Law Firm, a leading Omani lawyer and mediation expert, to unpack how mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) are reshaping how business disputes get resolved across the Gulf. Hussein s...

What does it take to make decisions that no one else is willing to make? In this episode of The Jurist, Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Dr. Habib Al Mulla, Founder of Habib Al Mulla & Partners, for a candid conversation about integrity, courage, entrepreneurship, and the decisions that shaped one of the UAE’s most prominent legal careers. Dr. Habib Al Mulla shares the story behind rebuilding his law...

Is AI Really Replacing Lawyers? LexisNexis Middle East CEO Explains to The Jurist Podcast. In this episode, host Ahmed sits down with Benjamin Filaferro, CEO of LexisNexis Middle East, to break down the truth behind AI in the legal industry. From debunking the "AI will replace lawyers" myth to explaining how legal tech tools like Lexis+ AI, Henchman, and Harvey are transforming law firms across th...

Former CIA Officer James Lawler Reveals How the CIA Recruits Foreign Spies at The Jurist Podcast What does it really take to recruit a foreign spy? Former CIA operations officer James Lawler reveals how intelligence officers identify, recruit, and manage human assets, sharing real stories from decades of covert operations around the world. In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, James Lawler explai...

In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Chrissie Wolfe, Founder & CEO of Lupa, to explore the complex and sensitive worlds of cosmetic surgery, medical negligence, and personal branding in law. They discuss:The physical and psychological risks of elective cosmetic proceduresLegal responsibilities of clinics and medical professionalsBuilding a strong personal b...

In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Ahmad Almazourie, CEO of Saeed Sulayem Advocates, to discuss the legal risks of filming, posting, and sharing content in the UAE.What many people see as normal behavior — taking a photo or recording a video — can sometimes lead to serious legal consequences. This episode explains where the legal boundaries are, when filming becom...

In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Behnam Khatami joins Ahmed Elnaggar to break down how geopolitical tension is reshaping business, investment, and legal strategy. From contracts and risk management to investor behavior and market exits — this episode reveals what businesses get wrong during crisis, and how to adapt when everything changes. A must-watch for business owners, lawyers, and inves...

Are we really in a war… or is something bigger happening? In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Dr. Habib Al Mulla to break down one of the most important questions today:Is international law still relevant? From rising tensions in the Middle East to media narratives, business uncertainty, and legal realities, this episode explores what’s really happening behind the...

In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Akbar Ali, corporate solicitor and founder of Ali Legal, for a conversation that goes beyond law and business. The discussion explores the realities of advising business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs, and the lessons that come from working closely with people making high-stakes decisions. Akbar shares insights on contracts...

In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Rob Hanna, host of the Legally Speaking Podcast, for an honest conversation about personal branding, visibility, AI, and the future of legal careers. Rob shares how podcasting helped him break through a competitive legal market, why lawyers can no longer rely on being the “best kept secret,” and how trust is built in today’s atte...

In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Dr. Mogy opens up about the evolving role of the in-house counsel — from drafting perfect memos to delivering real business solutions. He and host Ahmed Elnaggar discuss what companies truly expect from their legal teams: business understanding, responsiveness, economic value, and clarity in decision-making. They also dive into the memo vs. solution mindset,...

In this episode of The Jurist, host Ahmed ElNaggar sits down with Najib Hage Chahine (Managing Partner — Hage-Chahine Law Firm).We unpack:How AI is reshaping legal practice: risks, best practices, prompting, and human verification. The Lebanese legal market, its ties with the GCC, and exporting legal services. The Beirut Port case: liability, damages, and cross-border enforcement. Bringing Beirut...

In Ep. 3 of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Hussain Al-Toubi, Founder of Hussain Al Toubi Law Firm, to unpack why mediation is winning across the GCC, what Oman’s free-zone & 100% foreign ownership reforms mean for investors, and how AI will reshape both law firms and courts. They dive into practical ADR stories (105 labor disputes settled in 3 months), Oman’s new Mediat...

In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, we dive into one of the most inspiring stories in the legal world. Dr. Habib Al Mulla, Founder of Habib Al Mulla & Partners, opens up about his journey — from standing by his principles, to walking away from everything, and rebuilding one of the UAE’s most respected law firms from scratch. A conversation about courage, integrity, leadership, and the price...

In this first episode of The Jurist Podcast, host Ahmed Elnaggar sits down with Benjamin Filaferro (CEO, LexisNexis MENA) to explore how legal tech is reshaping law in the Middle East, whether AI might replace lawyers, and why grounded AI with privacy & confidentiality is critical in practice. We also discuss Arabic-language AI tools, regional adoption, and tools like Lexis+ AI, Henchman, and...