For this week’s episode of Talk To My Lawyer, I speak to a fellow Melburnian, the brilliant Lewis Grimm, about using his online presence to nurture and build relationships as a lawyer. He discusses the importance of showing one’s personality through portraying interests outside the world of law, building a transpersonal online presence and taking time to write about topics you care deeply about.

In this conversation, we also discuss: 

·        The challenges and differences of practicing law in three different continents; 

·        Finding an area of practice that suits your personality; 

·        Building trust with clients through finding common interests outside of work.

And stay tuned till the end to hear about Lewis’ Sunday Karaoke sessions and how meeting different people and not talking law have helped his career!

For this week's episode of Talk To My Lawyer, I spoke to Private Client lawyer James Badcock about the challenges and opportunities presented by working as an Independent Solicitor.  We discuss James’ fascinating career and how he came to the decision to move away from his role in a traditional firm and work as a Private Client Lawyer attached to a number firms. 

In this conversation, we also touch on:

·        The benefits and difficulties of working abroad;

·        Tax lawyers and tax accountants – do they step on each others toes?; 

·        The UK law conversion system and how it opens the pathway into the world of law to many more individuals. 

And stay tuned till the end for some intriguing insight from James about how AI will change the way we practice law, but not decrease the number of lawyers needed in the world!

For the first episode of the Talk To My Lawyer podcast, I have a conversation with the brilliant Heledd Wyn. We talk about ageing and money, having tricky discussions with family members and more, but not before hearing about her fascinating journey into the law, including: 

• The influence of a strong-willed grandma; 
• Getting thrown in the deep end and thrown out of court...5 times; 
• The challenge of moving to a new city for university.

 Stay tuned till the end for a few curve-ball questions that lead to some great career advice from Heledd!

Fortnightly interviews with interesting people in the legal profession with great stories to tell.