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In today's episode, we're diving into the dynamic world of alternative legal careers with a spotlight on entrepreneurship in the legal realm. And who better to spill the beans with than the ingenious founder of LittleLaw, Idin Sabahipour!

LittleLaw isn't just your average newsletter; it's a powerhouse of commercial awareness, crafted by a former associate turned trailblazer. Idin's journey from law student to startup maven is a testament to the endless possibilities awaiting legal minds beyond the traditional path.

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of commercial awareness, explore how LittleLaw revolutionizes the landscape for aspiring lawyers, and uncover the symbiotic relationship between law and entrepreneurship. It's a conversation brimming with insight, inspiration, and, of course, plenty of legal tea to sip on.

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This week we sit down with Claire Kelly, Competition Counsel  at Google. 

In the episode we discuss what competition law is and its intersectionality with other areas of law such as privacy law, the perception of Google and other BigTech companies as monopolies abusing their power and the new Digital Markets Act from the EU and what that means for BigTech.

Outside of Google, we talk about Claire’s own career journey, specifically her transition from private practice to in-house and the different rewarding experiences between the two.

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This week we sit down with Victor Rodrigo Zamora, Senior Legal Counsel at FIFA, the international governing body association of football, or simply that organisation that does the World Cup every 4 years and has its name on the videogame every football fan buys every year (well not anymore but that’s besides the point).. 

In the episode we discuss what FIFA is, what initiatives and reforms the organisation is implementing and the variety of legal work that’s involved.

Outside of FIFA, we talk about Victor’s own journey, from football player to football lawyer, the obstacles he has had to overcome to get to where he is today and the importance of having enthusiasm and passion as the secret ingredient to find professional success. 

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This week we sit down with Daisy Doardo, medical negligence paralegal and founder of Daisy Legal, a business providing social media management and branding services to law firms and legal consultants. 

In the episode, we discuss what Legal Branding is, the importance of branding for lawyers and law firms alike, and the power of LinkedIn. 

Outside of Legal Branding, we discuss Daisy’s unconventional career journey, the struggles of mental health and the importance of knowing how to pivot.

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This week we sit down with Antonia Welch, a freelance Legal PR and communications consultant. 

In the episode, we discuss what Legal PR and how it differs from traditional PR, why it’s important for firms to have Legal PR especially in the context of a merger, and how young lawyers can start getting involved. 

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This week we sit down with Kira Unger, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocket Law, an all-in-one legal platform servicing in-house teams and other businesses with their legal matters. 

In the episode what PocketLaw does, how to stand out in a crowded LegalTech marketplace and changing the paradigm of lawyers from cost-centres to drivers of value.

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This week we sit down with Nigel Clark, CEO of Nexa, a platform for consultant lawyers to offer an unparalleled service to their clients. 

In the episode we discuss the transition from a private practice fee earner to a consultant lawyer, the advantages of working as a consultant lawyer, and what role legal consultants have in the evolving landscape of the profession. 

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Now if you’ve been using the internet for the last couple of years you’ll know that technological innovation has taken societyby storm, it felt like only yesterday society was obsessing over NFTs and the latest cryptocurrency to invest in, whilst today it’s all about the Metaverse and ChatGPT. 

So here to help us delve into the latest and greatest trends in technology is Lily Li, Founder of Metaverse Law, a legal practice focused exclusively on privacy, data protection, AI and cybersecurity. 

In the episode we discuss what the Metaverse is and why it’s important for lawyers, the regulatory concerns over the rapid speed of development in technologies like ChatGPT, and how to stay up-to-date with all the innovations and regulations in this area. 

Outside of tech, we discuss Lily’s own journey, from private practice to setting up her own practice and most importantly, why everyone should have a good tax accountant. 

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I hope everybody’s enjoyed their Easter weekend - be it vacationing abroad or staycationing at home, devouring chocolate easter eggs or simply enjoying the extra 2 days of no work.

Here at LegalTea, we’ve been brewing some important tea in response to an area of law that’s been making the headlines for several years now, but also very recently as well: Immigration & Asylum Law. Be it the political slogans of ‘taking back control’ or political plans to deport refugees to Rwanda, we wanted to bring on an expert on the area to give us an insight into the world of Immigration & Asylum Law.

So here to help spill the tea on this area this week is Josh Asokan, a Senior Immigration Caseworker in Immigration & Asylum Law at Oxfordshire-based law firm, Turpin & Miller LLP. Josh has also founded Odyssey Ensemble, a brand new orchestra dedicated to advocating for the dignity of vulnerable migrants in the UK through the power of music.

In the episode we discuss what Immigration & Asylum Law is, the day-to-day life of an Immigration Lawyer, and some of the biggest misconceptions people have about immigration and asylum seekers. 

We also discuss Josh’s work with Odyssey Ensemble, how he handles the emotional toll of the work, and how people can enter into this field.

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This week we’re sitting with Beth Payne, a Research Assistant at the Law Commission.

In the episode we discuss what the Law Commission is, what are some common misconceptions about it, and the lifecycle of a Law Commission Proposal

Outside LawCom, we discuss about Beth’s own career journey and her career plans as a Barrister. 

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