Women & Law

In this episode of Women & Law, we host a conversation with Eliz’beth Layeni, a Nigerian lawyer working at the intersection of fintech, finance, and capital markets. We explore Nigeria’s evolving regulatory landscape, the key institutions shaping fintech and finance, and how developments like open banking and digital asset regulation are creating new opportunities for innovation, investment, a...

In this episode of Women & Law, we host a conversation with Professor Maria Casoria, an academic and an Italian-qualified attorney, mediator, and international legal consultant currently based in Bahrain, whose career spans Europe, the United States, and the Middle East.  The conversation explores the legal and business landscape of Bahrain, a jurisdiction where civil law traditions, common la...

In this episode of Women & Law, we host a conversation with Laura Bertilotti, head of the French Desk at Asserson, based in Tel Aviv. She previously served as General Counsel of Sotheby’s France, one of the most prestigious auction houses. She also teaches Art Law at LUISS Guido Carli in Rome and at Sciences Po Law School in Paris.  Drawing from this experience, she takes us inside the legal w...

What makes a city rise? Not only steel and glass, but law. In this episode, we host a conversation with Wenfeng Shao, LL.M. candidate at Cornell Law School and originally from Guangzhou, China, about China’s civil-law system, legal education, and the path to becoming a lawyer. We also explore her passion for urban law and how governance, infrastructure, and rural policy shape modern China. From Gu...

In this episode, we host an insightful conversation with Professor Radwa S. Elsaman of Cornell Law School, whose work has helped shape legal and economic reform across the MENA region for more than two decades. We discuss her experience advising international institutions - including the World Bank, USAID, the European Investment Bank, and the European Union - along with the design of modern legal...

In this episode of Women & Law, we host an insightful conversation with Martina Rogato, one of the most influential voices in Italy on sustainability and gender policy, recognized among the 100 women changing the country and selected by Pope Francis as a changemaker for a more sustainable economy. We discuss her work inside international policy forums, including G7 processes, the design of ins...

In this episode, we host an incredible conversation with Maria Sara Neri, a young leader whose human rights journey spans four defining experiences: the United Nations in New York, the World Forum for Democracy at the Council of Europe, her role as Young European Ambassador, and the co-founding of iGlobal Lawyer. Maria Sara shares what she actually did in these institutions — the projects, the cha...

In this special edition , we host an unprecedented conversation with Skyler Johnson and Carlo Giannone, exploring how legislative power and political campaigns take shape across the different systems of Italy and New York. We dive into the role of the Senate, the value of public service, and how two different systems — Italy and New York — reflect their own ways of turning law and politics into re...

In this episode, we host an incredible conversation with Aurra Fellows, career coach with the Ask For More Group, founded by Alexandra Carter, professor at Columbia Law School. Aurra shares insights from her years as a trial lawyer, exploring how to negotiate with confidence, empathy, and purpose. Together, we discuss the myths around negotiation, the mindset to “ask for more,” and practical strat...

In this episode, we host an inspirational conversation with Erica Canaia, CEO of Fimic Srl and European Plastics Recycling Ambassador. After graduating in law from the University of Padua, she transformed her family business into a global sustainability leader, multiplying its revenue 15x in just six years. We discuss how her legal mindset shapes business decisions, the mission of AreYouR, and the...

In this episode, we host a powerful conversation with Avalon Fenster, Forbes 30 Under 30 North America, Cornell law student, and the creator of Internship Girl, a platform followed by more than 200,000 young professionals worldwide. Avalon shares how she secured 10 internships at top companies, the lessons she learned from each experience, and her best advice on standing out in applications. We al...

In this episode, we host an ispirational conversation with Martina Domenicali, co-founder of the Italian legal tech startup Lexroom. Martina shares her journey from studying law in Bologna to completing an LL.M. at King’s College London, and how she transformed that academic path into an entrepreneurial adventure. Her story reveals the spark behind Lexroom, the challenges of building a startup, an...

In this episode, we host an meaningful conversation with Edel Margherita Beckman. She empowers victims with practical advice to face digital abuse. She then compares Italy and Sweden, revealing strengths and gaps in prevention. A conversation on justice, awareness, and safer online communities. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support .

Sharon Lewis takes us inside the world of fintech, digital assets, and global regulation. She shares how community and strategy shaped her path to success in law. An inspiring conversation to open the very first season of Women & Law. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support .

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