Studying Law Around the World

In this episode of Studying Law Around the World , I speak with Tom Macintosh Zheng , former commercial litigator and co-founder of Courtready.ca . Tom shares his journey from studying at King’s College London, to training as a solicitor in England, to working as a litigator in Toronto, and finally to becoming a legal tech entrepreneur. We discuss: The professional and cultural differences between...

In this episode of Studying Law Around the World , I sit down with Andrew Bowyer , Founder and CEO of ADB Insights and the driving force behind the Legal Innovation Forum. Andrew shares his journey from the Financial Times in London to Bloomberg in New York, and now to leading one of Canada’s most influential platforms at the intersection of law, business, and technology. We discuss the role of gl...

In this episode of Studying Law Around the World , Claudio Klaus speaks with Pauline Chan , Head of Lawyer Experience and Lawyer-in-Residence at Goodlawyer. Pauline shares her journey from big firm associate to in-house counsel, to entrepreneur running a fitness studio, and back to law as a fractional GC and legal tech leader. We talk about: Why flexibility and variety are top priorities for lawye...

In this episode of Studying Law Around the World , I sit down with Gary Kalaci , lawyer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Alexa Translations. Gary shares his journey from growing up in Albania and working as a court interpreter to building one of North America’s leading AI-powered translation companies. We talk about the early days of founding Alexa, how AI is reshaping translation and legal communication...

In this episode of Studying Law Around the World , I sit down with Neil Montgomery , Founder and Managing Partner of Montgomery in São Paulo. Neil shares his remarkable journey from studying law at the University of São Paulo to becoming one of Brazil’s most recognized international lawyers. We discuss his bold “London Roadshow,” where he transformed a $5,000 self-funded trip into $50,000 in clien...

This season is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grammatika International ⁠⁠ Grammatika helps lawyers around the world succeed in their careers through legal writing courses and coaching. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grammatika.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In this episode of Studying Law Around the World , I sit down with Lotus Menezes, an Osgoode LL.M. graduate with a legal career spanning Tanzania, South Africa, and Canada. Lotus shares...

This season is sponsored by: Rev is the top AI transcription and speech-to-text platform trusted by thousands of legal professionals and researchers worldwide. Rev helps you quickly transcribe, organize, and analyze case materials with high accuracy using secure and easy-to-use tools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rev.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠ Grammatika International ⁠ helps lawyers around the world succeed in their...

This season is sponsored by: Rev is the top AI transcription and speech-to-text platform trusted by thousands of legal professionals and researchers worldwide. Rev helps you quickly transcribe, organize, and analyze case materials with high accuracy using secure and easy-to-use tools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rev.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠ Grammatika International helps lawyers around the world succeed in their care...

This season is sponsored by ⁠⁠ Grammatika International ⁠⁠ . Grammatika International helps lawyers around the world succeed in their careers through legal writing courses and coaching. Learn more at ⁠⁠www.grammatika.co⁠⁠ . What does it take to be a lawyer who truly connects with people? In this episode, I sit down with Chris Graham , a former lawyer turned communication coach, storyteller, and fo...

This episode of the Studying Law Around the World Podcast is proudly sponsored by ⁠⁠ ITL Prep from Emond Exam Prep ⁠⁠ , the comprehensive resource designed specifically for internationally trained lawyers preparing for the NCA exams. Special Offer : ITL Prep is offering 50% off* all courses for the first 50 purchases. Use the promo code ITL50  at checkout. (*Casebooks and other resources must be p...

This episode of the Studying Law Around the World Podcast is proudly sponsored by ⁠⁠ ITL Prep from Emond Exam Prep ⁠⁠ , the comprehensive resource designed specifically for internationally trained lawyers preparing for the NCA exams. Special Offer : ITL Prep is offering 50% off* all courses for the first 50 purchases. Use the promo code ITL50  at checkout. (*Casebooks and other resources must be p...

This episode of the Studying Law Around the World Podcast is proudly sponsored by ⁠ ITL Prep from Emond Exam Prep ⁠ , the comprehensive resource designed specifically for internationally trained lawyers preparing for the NCA exams. Special Offer : ITL Prep is offering 50% off* all courses for the first 50 purchases. Use the promo code ITL50  at checkout. (*Casebooks and other resources must be pur...

This episode of the Studying Law Around the World Podcast is proudly sponsored by ITL Prep from Emond Exam Prep , the comprehensive resource designed specifically for internationally trained lawyers preparing for the NCA exams. Special Offer : ITL Prep is offering 50% off* all courses for the first 50 purchases. Use the promo code ITL50  at checkout. (*Casebooks and other resources must be purchas...

This episode is brought to you by Rev , a top AI transcription and speech-to-text platform trusted by thousands of legal professionals and researchers worldwide. Rev helps you quickly transcribe, organize, and analyze case materials with high accuracy using secure and easy-to-use tools. Learn more at ⁠Rev.com⁠ . In today’s episode, I speak with Dylan Gibbs, a Canadian lawyer and the founder of Inn...

This episode is brought to you by Rev , a top AI transcription and speech-to-text platform trusted by thousands of legal professionals and researchers worldwide. Rev helps you quickly transcribe, organize, and analyze case materials with high accuracy using secure and easy-to-use tools. Learn more at Rev.com . In today’s episode, I speak with Peter Hawkins, Senior Vice President and Managing Direc...

In this episode of Studying Law Around the World , Claudio Klaus sits down with Dean Val Myteberi from Cardozo School of Law to introduce their groundbreaking online LL.M. in General Legal Studies . This program is designed specifically for international lawyers and law students who want to study U.S. law flexibly and affordably, without relocating to New York. The Cardozo online LL.M. helps you m...

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONTENDER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , The premier agency helping lawyers go from invisible to impossible to ignore on LinkedIn. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://contenderllc.com/work-with-us⁠⁠ Erika Bailey⁠⁠ ( she|her) has served the University of Toronto for nearly 25 years, specializing in international graduate student advising and coaching. With an MA in Adult Education from ⁠⁠OISE...

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONTENDER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , The premier agency helping lawyers go from invisible to impossible to ignore on LinkedIn. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://contenderllc.com/work-with-us⁠ John Clark is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at ETS, the organization behind the TOEFL and GRE. John started his professional journey as a lawyer before pivoting into international education,...

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠CONTENDER ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , The premier agency helping lawyers go from invisible to impossible to ignore on LinkedIn. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://contenderllc.com/work-with-us Hana Dhanji , JD, MBA, is a legal career strategist and the founder of The Law School Edge , a coaching platform that helps law students succeed in competitive recruitment processes in Canada, the U.S.,...

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠CONTENDER ⁠⁠⁠ , The premier agency helping lawyers go from invisible to impossible to ignore on LinkedIn. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠https://contenderllc.com/work-with-us Brian H. Potts is a partner at Husch Blackwell and the founder of the Legal Mentor Network, a nonprofit connecting thousands of aspiring lawyers with mentors across North America. A nationally recognized en...

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠CONTENDER ⁠⁠ , The premier agency helping lawyers go from invisible to impossible to ignore on LinkedIn. Learn more at: ⁠⁠https://contenderllc.com/work-with-us Spencer May is a J.D. candidate at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where he is currently entering his final year. He is a Dean’s List recipient, Dean’s Achievement Scholar, and a memb...

This episode is sponsored by ⁠CONTENDER ⁠ , The premier agency helping lawyers go from invisible to impossible to ignore on LinkedIn. Learn more at: ⁠https://contenderllc.com/work-with-us Fernando Garcia has over 15 years of experience as a General Counsel. His practice has included providing strategic and legal advice on Canada-wide and international operations, labour relations and employment la...

This episode is sponsored by CONTENDER , The premier agency helping lawyers go from invisible to impossible to ignore on LinkedIn. Learn more at: https://contenderllc.com/work-with-us In this episode of Studying Law Around the World , Claudio Klaus talks with Jonah Perlin, a professor at Georgetown Law, former litigator, judicial clerk, and host of the How I Lawyer podcast. Jonah shares what led h...

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Claudio Martellacci brings a unique mix of financial expertise, legal insight, and practical experience to his role as a Partner in Valuations and Litigation Support. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), and Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), Claudio has spent his career helping clients navigate complex financial matters with clarity and purpose. Before focusing on...