More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope

 I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders. And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear.  In this episode, I'm talking with&nbsp...

3 wks ago, we announced something huge Now, 1054 lawyers are signed up... ..To the Global AI Skills Summit for Lawyers  We (myself and Sophie Best) wanted to create a free training space for lawyers to learn about how to leverage AI in their every day work.  Because I saw so many confused & worried about their careers.  Since announcing the skills summit, I've had an incredible...

The lawyers who win in the next decade won’t be the smartest in the room. They’ll be the ones who adapt first. AI is shaking up law at its core, stripping away routine work and forcing us to double down on what makes us human. This is your chance to future-proof your career, or risk being left behind. In this series of mini conversations, we explore how lawyers can turn disruption into o...

I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders.  And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing.  Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear.  In this episode, I'm speaking wi...

Everyone’s talking about the world’s first AI law firm but I wanted to go deeper. So I’ve created an exclusive series to go beyond the buzz with founder of Garfield Law, Philip Young. In this episode, we dig into the tension between regulation and innovation, when does it protect us, and when does it hold us back? And what does good regulation actually look like in a world driven by AI?...

I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders.  And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing.  Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear.  In this episode, I'm speaking wi...

Every associate is told the same story: work hard, keep your head down, and partnership will come. But the truth is, that story is often a myth. Partnership isn’t a straight path. It’s political, unpredictable, and sometimes out of reach. So how do you really know if you’re on track? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what really happens when law firms decide who makes a partner. Brandon...

I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders. And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear. In this episode, I'm speaking with Thomas Bueler-F...

Many people still see Gen Z as “lazy” or “entitled.” What if the generation everyone underestimates is actually the one reshaping the future of law? In this episode, I’m joined by Natalie Thomas, Legal Business Analyst at Perkins Coie. From Oxford University to Tesco, and now helping launch the London office of a US law firm, her journey proves there’s no single path into law. We talk about how Ge...

The future of law isn’t just about AI. Or automation. Or the next big legal tech startup. It’s about pressure. Possibility. And the choices we make before the industry makes them for us. In this episode, I’m bringing you conversations with the people rethinking what legal practice will look like when AI is no longer a “future” problem, it’s the present. Kyle Torrington Kyle, co-founder of Loft Leg...

I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders. And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear. In this episode, I'm speaking with Lorraine Lee, f...

The biggest fear about going solo in law? “How will I find clients?” But what if it’s not as hard as you think? What if you’re overcomplicating it? You don’t need permission to build a legal career on your terms. You just need to start seeing opportunities where others see limits. It’s not about luck. It’s about mindset. Today I'm sitting down with Chiara, a freelance immigration law paralegal. Sh...

I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders. And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear. In this episode, I'm speaking with Charlene G...

Technology isn’t the problem. Culture is. As law firms race to adopt AI and legal tech, one truth becomes impossible to ignore: No tool can fix a trust gap. And without cultural buy-in, even the best solutions will fail. This isn’t about resisting change. It’s about designing it with people at the centre. In this conversation, I’m sitting down with Sophie Best, CEO, Legal Tech Consultant & Edu...

I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders. And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear. In this episode, I'm speaking with Robert Han...

Everyone’s talking about the world’s first AI law firm but I wanted to go deeper. So I’ve created an exclusive series to go beyond the buzz with founder of Garfield Law, Philip Young.   In this episode, we dig into the tension between regulation and innovation, when does it protect us, and when does it hold us back? And what does  good  regulation actually look like in a world...

We’ve accepted slow court processes, expensive litigation, and the myth that only big players can afford justice. But what if AI could rewrite those rules and make access to justice a reality for everyone? In this episode, I sit down with Philip Young, founder of Garfield, an AI-powered platform helping users generate and submit legal claims automatically. Philip shares a huge update, how Garfield...

I spent two days on the ground at Legal Tech Talk London, speaking to the people shaping the future of law, from AI innovators to legal ops leaders. And what I heard? Surprising. Honest. Game-changing. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the big insights, bold ideas, and behind-the-scenes realities that every legal professional needs to hear. In this episode, I'm speaking with Richard&nb...

Innovation without compliance is just risk in disguise. As law firms explore the potential of AI, one thing becomes clear: You can’t innovate safely without a compliance mindset. This isn’t about slowing down. It’s about  building smarter . In this conversation, I'm sitting down with Peter Wright, managing director at Digital Law. We unpack the uncomfortable truths law firms need to...

Everyone’s talking about the world’s first AI law firm but I wanted to go deeper. So I’ve created an exclusive series to go beyond the buzz with founder of Garfield Law, Philip Young.   In this episode, I find out how the global legal industry actually responded to the news of the first AI-driven law firm to be regulated. A landmark moment for the legal industry: The Solicitors Regulator...

I’ve spoken to a lot of law firms over the past year about AI. Most of them don’t realise what’s coming. But here’s the truth: AI isn’t a future risk. It’s a  right now  disruption. And yet, too many firms are still asleep at the wheel. In this very frank conversation with Kyle Torrington, the co-founder of Loft Legal, a tech-driven online law firm and AirCounsel, an AI-powered contract...

Networking etiquette isn’t one-size-fits-all. What works in New York might fall flat in Tokyo. If you’re building relationships across borders,  cultural intelligence matters just as much as people skills. Genuine curiosity beats clever pitches. Ask. Listen. Learn. Understand their world before you try to fit yours into it. Because global networking isn’t just about  who  you know,...

1 year ago, a law firm founder told me their biggest fear. (It wasn’t AI.) It was losing the rainmaker. The partner who brings in the big clients. The one who could walk out & take half the revenue with them. For decades, that’s how law firms grew. But things are shifting. AI isn’t just automating admin. It’s DEMOCRATISING business development. This doesn’t replace your rainmakers. It amplifie...

William Peake has built an incredible brand & presence on LinkedIn as a global managing law firm partner. He’s shown other lawyers that it's possible to show their personality and, dare I say, be "human" on here. And for his firm? The results are amazing. - Everyone knows his law firm, Harneys. - Top talent wants to work there. - His posts are talking points at networking events or client meet...

There’s a culture in law that no one really talks about.  The culture of not asking.  Not talking about money.  Salary secrecy  But this silence comes at a cost.  It can create confusion.  It can reinforce inequality.  It can break trust.  It can keep people stuck.  Understanding your worth isn’t just about numbers. It’s about building a life that works...