The Legal Genie Podcast

In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, Lara Quie speaks with Bradley Collins, Co‑Founder and CEO of LegalTechTalk - the fast‑growing global legal technology conference redefining legal innovation.  Bradley shares his journey from humble beginnings to building one of the world’s most influential legal tech events, describing the early scepticism he faced from law firms and how LegalTechTalk ra...

Five years after their first conversation, Lara Quie reconnects with Lewis McDonald , Co‑Head of the Global Energy Practice at HSF Kramer, for a wide‑ranging, deeply insightful discussion on the seismic shifts reshaping the world- energy transition, AI disruption, geopolitical shocks, and the future of legal work. From the UK’s bold net‑zero ambitions to the explosive rise of AI companions, Lewis...

In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast , host Lara Quie is joined by Joanne Elieli, Partner at Stephenson Harwood and the firm’s Cyber Lead, for a wide ranging and highly practical conversation on cyber risk, data protection, and what lawyers really need to understand about modern cyber incidents. Drawing on her extensive experience advising organisations during some of their most critical mom...

Episode 52: Kevin Nash - Leading the Future of International Arbitration at the LCIA In this must-listen episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host Lara Quie sits down with Kevin Nash, the Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and a globally recognized leader in the field. With a career spanning Canada, Sweden, Singapore, and now London, Kevin shares his remar...

In Episode 51, The Legal Genie , Lara Quie, is in conversation with Norah Durrant , a former employment lawyer turned specialist recruiter focused on helping senior female lawyers take the next bold step in their careers. Norah speaks candidly about what it really takes to make partner in the legal world and why it’s okay if you have a squiggly career path. She talks about the invisible barriers w...

What happens when you combine legal expertise, LinkedIn creativity, and a Golden Retriever with serious charisma? In this milestone 50th episode, host Lara Quie chats with Yuankai Lin, Partner at RPC Premier Law in Singapore—and his four-legged co-star Buddy, the self-appointed Chief Happiness Officer. From navigating a legal career across prestigious firms to transforming business development thr...

In this inspiring episode of The Legal Genie Podcast , host Lara Quie sits down with Eric Sim , a LinkedIn sensation with over 2 million followers, accomplished banker, lecturer, and author of Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success . From humble beginnings helping at his father's prawn noodle stand in Singapore to becoming a managing director at a global investment bank, Eric’s jou...

In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with David Ackert, a seasoned business development mentor and entrepreneur, to dive deep into building a robust business development pipeline.  David, founder of Pipeline Plus and a former TV actor, shares his unique journey from the entertainment world to helping professional service firms, particularly lawyers, master th...

In Episode 47 of *The Legal Genie Podcast*, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with Gopal Sreenevasan, a highly regarded advocate with decades of experience in Malaysia and host of “Advocates, the Podcast”.  Gopal delves into his personal journey, from growing up in Kuala Lumpur and his time at Epsom College and Warwick University. The conversation touches on critical insights for lawyers, such as ho...

Episode 46: A Trusted Advisor with Good Judgment – An Exclusive Conversation with Edmund Leow SC In this insightful episode of *The Legal Genie Podcast*, host Lara Quie sits down with the esteemed Edmund Leow SC, a Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk and former Judicial Commissioner of the Singapore Supreme Court. With over three decades of experience in cross-border tax planning, international trade,...

In this engaging episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, delves into "The Makings of the Modern Lawyer" with the insightful Iain Sharp, a partner specializing in International Trade, Commodities and Dispute Resolution at Hill Dickinson, currently based in Singapore. As they celebrate the Chinese New Year, Iain shares his rich international journey, including a significa...

In Episode 44 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with Chen Siyuan, Associate Professor and Associate Dean at SMU School of Law. Siyuan shares his intriguing journey from aspiring lawyer to Harvard graduate and Supreme Court professional, to enhancing SMU's Moots program as Director of Moots. This episode is a treasure trove of advice for young lawyers, emphasizing the...

In Episode 43 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with James D'Apiche, a multifaceted lawyer from Sydney, Australia. With his diverse background as a radio presenter, rapper aka Peach, journalist and lawyer, James discusses his journey from various creative pursuits to founding his own law firm, Gravamen. The episode delves into how he leverages his unique experiences...

Embark on an enlightening journey with Episode 42 of "The Legal Genie Podcast" as your host, Lara Quie, engages in a compelling conversation with Jia Xian Seow. Dive deep into the world of philanthropy and legal advisory as Jia Xian shares her experiences as the Director of Legal Planning and Advisory at the Asia Community Foundation.  Discover the fascinating backstory of a legal profes...

Get ready for another thrilling episode of "The Legal Genie Podcast" with your host, Lara Quie. In Episode 41, she is excited to host Danny Ong, the Founder and Managing Director of Setia Law, a groundbreaking Singapore law firm specializing in complex cross-border financial disputes, commercial fraud, and corporate distress. Join us on a fascinating journey through Danny's life, fr...

In Episode 40 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host Lara Quie, sits down with Jerrick Lim, Senior Legal Counsel for EVYD Technology and a passionate advocate for mentorship. Jerrick's legal career has spanned various industries, from global insurance brokerage to one of the world's top logistics companies, where he honed his skills in supporting startups. He now works in the health tech...

In Episode 39 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Anthony Carroll, Practice Director at Twenty Essex barristers' chambers in London. Ant has over 20 years experience at the English bar working with barristers from junior clerk up to Practice Director. He shares his career journey and the importance of having an interest outside the legal profession. Ant al...

In Episode 38 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Adrian Tan, also known on LinkedIn as the King of Singapore and the masked litigator. He certainly is Linkedin royalty as the most followed Singapore lawyer on LinkedIn with over 33,000 followers. Adrian is the President of the Law Society of Singapore and also a partner at TSMP Law Corporation, where he heads t...

In this episode, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Mike Chastaine. Mike is an American award-winning lawyer, speaker and author of five books. He is a radio host of “Legal Ease” and a video blogger of “20 minutes with Mike.” He was an extreme endurance athlete and national ski patroller. He has been a criminal defence attorney for 37 years. He shares his story of setting up his own fir...

In Episode 33 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie of Lara Q Associates is in conversation with Claudia Salomon, President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Court of Arbitration. She is the first woman President in its almost 100-year history. Claudia is also an independent arbitrator specializing in international investor state and complex commercial disput...

In Episode 35 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Bazul Ashhab.   Bazul is a lawyer and co-founder of the largest conflict-free law firm in Singapore, Oon & Bazul LLP. It is a firm ranked by the Straits Times in 2022 as one of Singapore’s Best Law Firms.  Together with his partner, Oon Thian Seng, he founded the firm twenty years ago in 2002. Since then, it...

In Episode 34 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Aaron Baer.  Aaron is an entrepreneur first and lawyer second.  He is a corporate Partner and Head of Business Development and Training at a Canadian digital law firm called Renno & Co in Toronto. Renno is focused on innovation, emerging technology and business development services for the modern entreprene...

In Episode 33 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie of Lara Q Associates is in conversation with U.S. attorney and coach, Gary Miles. Gary has been practicing law for more than four decades. He's been a trial lawyer and managing partner, a leader, and an entrepreneur. He loves helping people solve problems. He is very passionate about showing people how to free themselves from the...

In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is talking about networking with fellow excutive coach, Ricky Nowak.  Lara and Ricky describe how they network and provide lots of helpful tips and tricks on how to go about it to get results.  I hope that you enjoy this episode. You can connect with Ricky Nowak on LinkedIn here And on her website here Also: ·         If you liked t...

This week in Episode 31 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Peter Doraisamy. Peter is the Founder and Managing Partner of PDLegal LLC. Established in 2017, PDLegal is a medium-sized Singapore law firm offering a comprehensive range of legal services to its clients. Peter shares his career journey and best advice for young lawyers.  He shares about what it takes...