Lessons I Learned in Law

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law Scott Brown speaks to Alice England . Alice is General Counsel for a London and Toronto listed natural resources royalty and streaming company, Anglo Pacific Group PLC , where she heads up the legal team and also takes a lead role on the business' environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) agenda. Alice is also a Non-Executive Director at Be Confi...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law Scott Brown speaks to Richard Mabey , Co-Founder and CEO of Juro . Juro is an all-in-one contract automation platform that helps legal counsel and their teams agree to manage contracts in one unified workspace.   Richard shares the three lessons she has learned in law including: Keep it simple and really understand the problem you are trying to solve. Lo...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law Scott Brown speaks to Charlotte Pham , Lead Commercial Counsel for the EMEA team at TikTok. Charlotte is an experienced lawyer working in global technology and content businesses. Charlotte has built and led teams inside hypergrowth businesses working with China and the US.  She is also Founder of the Mary Keller Network for Women in Technology, Tech Lon...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law Scott Brown speaks with TikTok sensation Alex Su. Alex is a former lawyer who now works at the cutting edge of legal technology. He is currently Head of Community Development at Ironclad, a contracts technology company backed by Accel, Sequoia, and other leading investors.  He is also @legaltechbro on Tik Tok, where he makes hilarious videos observing an...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law Scott Brown speaks to Sterling Miller, author of the award-winning legal blog “ Ten Things You Need to Know as In-House Counsel ”. The blog could be a "how to" guide for In-House lawyers everywhere.   He is a three-time general counsel having served in that role at Silicon Valley-based Marketo Inc, including involvement in its sale to Adobe in...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Peter King . Peter King is the Legal Director at HM Treasury.  He leads a team of some 90 lawyers which provides in-house legal advice to Treasury ministers and civil servants.  Previously he worked as a corporate and M&A partner at Linklaters.  He is also a trustee of several charities, including the Salvation Army and Riot En...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Jules O'Riordan , aka Judge Jules . Jules is Partner at Music and Entertainment specialists, Sound Advice LLP.    Alongside the likes of Carl Cox, Paul Van Dyk and Paul Oakenfold, Judge Jules was one of the early superstar DJs in the 1990s. His music career has included top 40 records, music promotion, a show for 15 years on B...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Troy Atkin, aka @The_weightlifting_lawyer . Troy Atkin is a trainee in his first seat with Portsmouth based firm, Biscoes.  Troy shares the three lessons he has learned in law including: Use rejection as fuel! Be yourself, know your values and understand your worth. Be limitless with your goals, and in your pursuit of them. Troy al...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Amy Wallace . Amy is Chief Legal Officer at Yoto, a tech company that creates a screen-free audio player for children, providing a world of stories, music, activities, podcasts, radio and other inspiring audio for kids. Amy shares the three lessons he has learned in law including: There is something for everyone in Law! Being sued...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Daniel Glazer . Daniel is an American technology lawyer, strategic business advisor, and the Managing Partner of Wilson Sonsini's London office.  Dan advises high-growth UK/European technology and life sciences companies on raising capital in the US and UK/Europe, expanding their businesses into US markets, and connecting with...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Adam Baldwin .  Adam's career has comprised a broad mixture of legal and business positions. He now works as Head of Functions and Business Engagement for the banking group BNP Paribas. Adam has launched, invested in and advised various start-ups across multiple sectors, including technology, sports, fashion and entertainment....

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Frances Coats.  Frances began her career as a Corporate M&A Lawyer in private practice (in both London and UAE) with time spent in leading US law firms White & Case and Latham and Watkins before moving to the Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance. She now works as Group General Counsel at International Insurance company, Howden...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Steven Berry . Steven is the Legal Director for the European Nuclear & Power and Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology businesses of SNC-Lavalin. SNC-Lavalin is a Canadian headquartered company that provides engineering, procurement, and construction services across a variety of sectors. Steven qualified in private practi...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Rachael Carolan. Rachael is currently General Counsel and Director of Policy at London Based technology company what3words. Rachael was the company's first lawyer and has been responsible for setting up and growing the legal function. She qualified at Herbert Smith Freehills and moved in-house on qualification to Accenture and...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Tonia Lovell. Tonia spent 21 years working at Unilever, including as their Chief Legal Officer. She now has a portfolio career in non-executive roles and as an Executive Coach to lawyers and company secretaries. Tonia shares the three lessons she has learned in law including: You do not have to be perfect. Being part of a team is o...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Randal Barker . Randal is Group General Counsel of Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. Randal shares the three lessons he has learned in law including: You should focus on what you want to achieve in your career and how that fits into your life. Law can offer a variety of role...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Rohan Paramesh .   Rohan is general counsel for Habito the UK’s leading mortgage company. Rohan shares the three lessons he has learned in law including: How having the confidence to let your true personality shine through at work can be a huge boost to your career. Always be open minded and don’t be afraid to take risks. Always be...

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Sara Scott . Sara is Senior Counsel, Regulatory Counselling and Litigation at British American Tobacco. Sara shares the three lessons he has learned in law including: How to build a team and invest in people that can support you How you shouldn’t tolerate bad behaviour, and how best to challenge behaviour you’re not comfortable wit...

Welcome to Lessons I Learned in Law. Each week I, Scott Brown, sit down with someone from the legal profession to explore their professional successes as well as the challenges they've faced in their legal career. Hopefully the lessons they've learned in law can help you in your career.