More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope

The secret weapon most lawyers overlook? It’s not just technical skills. Not just experience. It’s  cultural intelligence. The ability to navigate different perspectives, understand global nuances, and adapt to unfamiliar environments. And in an industry that’s becoming more international by the day, it’s the difference between  stagnation  and  opportunity . Think about it: Th...

We're running a 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀. Doors CLOSE 31st JANUARY 2025 ⭐ 𝟯 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 (profile optimisation, writing killer posts, and landing your ideal clients) ⭐ 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤&𝗔 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 ⭐𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 Join here: https://vist.ly/3mt5vif Lawyers: Stop chasing clients – start attracting them Here’s the truth:...

The only skill that matters now is marketing. But you need to prioritise becoming a good lawyer before you become a good marketer. Success as a lawyer isn't about being the smartest person in the room. You need to think like an entrepreneur and act like a marketer, being great a law is now just a baseline requirement. Most lawyers get years into the profession and realise they have to be a great s...

We're running a 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀. Doors CLOSE 31st JANUARY 2025 ⭐ 𝟯 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 (profile optimisation, writing killer posts, and landing your ideal clients) ⭐ 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤&𝗔 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 ⭐𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 Join here: https://vist.ly/3mt5vif LinkedIn is the most underrated tool for lawyers. You’re not taking ful...

One of the most common questions lawyers ask us is: how do you build a personal brand on LinkedIn in a professional and authentic way that won't get me fired. Today we're sitting down with William Peake, the global managing partner of Harneys, an international law firm. He explains how and why he started posting on LinkedIn, why it's great for business and law and how lawyers can build their own p...

Lawyers are notoriously risk averse. We're trained to avoid risk, but it can hold us back in our career and personal life. Sticking to safe roles, or staying in roles that don't serve us. sometimes avoiding risk can be the riskiest move of all. Today Holly Cope and Helen Pamely are chatting with Kristian Bradshaw. Kristian is a Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, specialising in project developme...

Negotiation is a critical skill for every lawyer. It’s about more than deals, it’s about building trust, listening deeply, and creating win-win outcomes. Effective negotiation shapes results, strengthens relationships, and drives success. Master it, and you’ll lead the conversation. With over 25 years of experience in IT and telecommunications, John is a seasoned leader and expert negotiator, havi...

Bradley Collins, the CEO and co-founder of Legal Tech Talk is in the process of building the world’s largest legal sector conference - with the aim of becoming the #1 catalyst for transformation and positive change in the legal world. Today we are picking his brain about how he is creating HUGE change in the legal sector, with hundreds of speakers attending Legal Tech Talk from the world's top law...

🎙️I'm uncovering my LinkedIn secrets in the latest “Talking Deals With David” LinkedIn Live conversation with the amazing David Edgar M&A partner at K&L Gates. Learn how to sell anything through the art of persuasive writing - ie: copywriting. I tell David how I grew my podcast through the power of words. This is what me and co-host Helen Pamely are always talking about. Join our newslette...

Law firms that treat law as a business will thrive. It’s time for the legal industry to evolve. The entrepreneurial mindset isn’t just for startups, it’s the future of law firms. Today we're talking with Ian Bagshaw. Ian, an unstoppable force in the legal world, his career includes being the Co-Head of Private Equity at Linklaters and global co-head of private equity at White & Case. After ret...

Law has long been a profession reserved for the elite, a space dominated by privilege and wealth, accessible only to those with connections or means. But the industry is shifting, and the gates are opening. Now more than ever, what sets you apart isn’t just technical expertise or prestige. In this conversation I'm talking with Patrick McCann director of learning at Linklaters, training committee c...

We have created a LinkedIn starter pack for lawyers. It's interactive, it's filled with all of our knowledge about leveraging LinkedIn to become a thought leader, win clients, and make connections. It's your ultimate guide. Here it is: Your LinkedIn Start Pack https://helenpamely.com/the-linkedin-starter-pack-for-lawyers/ ------- We're Helen & Holly. We do expert marketing for lawyers and law...

In this special episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes to share conversations and moments that didn’t make the final cut.  Here's your VIP pass to the creative process, how episodes come together, the decisions we make, and the stories we almost didn’t tell. This episode is for you if you’re curious about the craft of podcasting, or you want a deeper connection to what goes into making t...

You can’t outsmart AI in law. So do this instead. People panic about AI taking over. They worry they’re being replaced. Hoping their jobs will be safe. But here’s the truth: AI will never replace what truly sets you apart. Your unique blend of expertise, empathy, and judgment. It's the human connection. The trust you build. The way you solve problems in a way no machine ever could. And when you le...

It's not who you know, it's the people that THEY know. But it's also about who is in your community. Your support system is in your community, your collaborators are in your community and your clients are in your community. It's your biggest asset. Here's how to build and grow a community and why it's an ESSENTIAL for lawyers. We're Helen & Holly. Join our newsletter for free here: https://app...

In this conversation, Ronen Olshansky discusses the importance of intentional connections and networking strategies. We explore how to strategically invest in your network, and the importance of mindset and self-belief. This episode will be highly valuable to you if you want to learn how to strategically network to "get in the room" with those who will potentially change your life. It's all about...

You can't hack the LinkedIn algorithm. Lawyers trying to grow on the platform think it's easy. They think they can beat it. But they soon realise it's much harder than they thought. In this episode, find out what is MORE important and more FUTURE PROOF than any algorithm. We're Helen & Holly. Join our newsletter for free here: https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/NdGECo8l8fcRvNgQL7LR We've c...

What is the best kept secret in law? It's the key to partnership, it's the key to career progression. Can you guess what it is? We're Helen & Holly. Join our newsletter for free here: https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/NdGECo8l8fcRvNgQL7LR We've combined our years of knowledge, & experience. We've leveraged our unfair advantages: creativity & expertise in the legal industry. Now we...

There are now over 4.25 million podcasts But 99% will “fail." (Especially law podcasts.) The reason is simple: 90% of podcasts don't get past 3 episodes. This means: If you make it to 21 episodes, you’re in the top 1%. Many fail as a result of inconsistency, lack of strategy, or poor marketing. 🎙️I'm uncovering my secrets in the latest “Talking Deals With David” LinkedIn Live conversation with the...

Stop making everything about you, it's about them. People make this mistake when posting on LinkedIn. Find out how to avoid the biggest downfall we see on the platform. The Demand for LinkedIn Content Is Sky-High But only a small percentage of users are actively posting. This means there’s a huge opportunity for those who do. (YOU.) 🎉 And you know what is even more exciting? There is very little...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll hear some unpublished footage from Holly Cope & Helen Pamely's conversation with Simon Goldberg. In the full episode with Simon, we discuss: Is there tension between making money and being ethical in law and does this lead to a culture of toxicity? Today me and Helen Pamely are sitting down with senior partner of SMB (Simons Muirhead Burton), one of th...

Join Holly Cope & Helen Pamely in this episode of the very best moments taken from the Watercooler Exclusive mini-series within the podcast. We chat about our moments in law, the highs, the lows. Meet us at the watercooler, but don't miss out on the opportunity to get in on our secret chats that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Networking has evolved. It’s no longer just about online messages or face-to-face events - it’s about integrating the two to build relationships that actually move the needle. Join us for an insightful LinkedIn Live where we’ll dive into the exact strategies we use to turn online connections into real-world opportunities. We’ll show you how to use LinkedIn as your foundation and seamlessly transit...

Is there tension between making money and being ethical in law and does this lead to a culture of toxicity? Today me and Helen Pamely are sitting down with senior partner of SMB (Simons Muirhead Burton), one of the law firms representing the individuals and families affected by the post office scandal. We dive into the question: What is the true root of toxicity within the legal industry? Simon is...

Whether you want to make partner, go in-house, or start something new completely. The best and quickest way to get to where you want is LinkedIn. Hands down. At least, that’s what we’ve found. If you want to know how to build a profile that: Magnetises clients and opportunities on LinkedIn Gives you the tools to write posts that get noticed Grow a network that opens doors...