Mind At Work

Stop Pretending: Leila El Gharbi on Authenticity, AI, and Transforming the Legal World


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In this episode, Flank's Lorna Khemraz is joined by Leila El Gharbi—a French-qualified lawyer turned legal tech leader who’s redefining what it means to thrive in the legal industry.

Leila shares her incredible journey, from walking 1,000 miles on a pilgrimage to navigating a career shift that took her from lawyer to legal tech powerhouse. Along the way, she’s learned the value of curiosity, resilience, and owning your individuality.

We dive into:

  • The biggest mistakes she made transitioning careers—and the lessons they taught her.
  • Why the legal world needs less pretending and more authenticity.
  • The power of AI and automation to make work more meaningful.
  • How to connect legal work to real business impact (and actually get buy-in).


Leila also opens up about founding Beautiful Souls in Legal Tech, an initiative that celebrates individuality, mental health, and diversity in the legal space.

If you’re ready to be inspired by bold ideas, candid reflections, and a refreshing take on the future of legal work, this episode is for you.

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Mind At WorkBy Lorna Khemraz