Feeling Burnt Out in Law? This Changes Everything...

🧠 From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Lawyers, This One's For You!

Are you stuck in the cycle of endless billable hours, client demands, and overwhelming expectations? What if you could find clarity, balance, and purpose—without sacrificing your career?

This week, our Legally Speaking Podcast ™️, proudly sponsored by Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology, brings you an extraordinary guest, Emma Roche :

• Of Counsel at Broadfield UK in Commercial Real Estate
• Legal 500 Rising Star, recognised for her outstanding expertise
• Certified life coach blending philosophy and practical coaching to help lawyers thrive

Emma’s journey is a wake-up call for all legal professionals to reclaim their identity beyond their job titles. As Emma says: "I was Emma first, and a lawyer second."

Why You Can’t Miss This Episode:

🚨 Find your ‘why’: Emma breaks down how knowing your purpose changes everything, in law and in life.

🛠️ Practical coaching tools: Learn how philosophical coaching can help you regain control, tackle overwhelm, and build resilience.

🏢 Law firm culture 2.0: Hear Emma’s top advice for creating "thinking environments" where lawyers feel respected as people—not just professionals.

🎙️ Quotes to Remember:

• “The meaning of life is to know yourself. A life unexamined isn’t worth living.” — Socrates, echoed by Emma
• “Intentional living means understanding you’re the author of your own life, with the power to choose your path forward.” — Emma Roche

Your Action Plan This Week:

🔍 Take a moment to reflect: Are you truly living intentionally, or just going through the motions?

🎧 Listen to the full episode available here now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the Legally Speaking Podcast website and let Emma’s insights help you rediscover your purpose. 💬

Season 8 of the Legally Speaking Podcast is proudly sponsored by Clio:

Clio is the world’s leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, empowering lawyers to manage and grow their firms securely from any device. Trusted by over 150,000 legal professionals in 100+ countries, Clio is endorsed by more than 100 law societies and bar associations.

Clio’s platform integrates with 250+ apps and is supported by 50 Clio Certified Consultants. With their global HQ in Vancouver and offices worldwide, they’re transforming the legal industry.

👉 Try Clio Today Here

Are you interested in learning more about how law firms use Clio Grow? 💡

Check out this on-demand webinar to discover how to:

🔷 Organise client onboarding and task management.

🔷 Simplify client data collection with customisable forms.

🔷 Track communications and nurture client relationships.

🔷 Facilitate quick and secure document signing with e-signatures.

🎥 Watch the webinar recording HERE 

Looking to dive deeper into the power of Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology, here are some additional resources:

🔷 Top Strategies for Client Intake and Onboarding for Law Firm Administrators

🔷 How Clayden Law onboards clients 75% faster with Clio Grow

A huge congratulations to Clio for being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! 🎉

This well-deserved recognition highlights their commitment to fostering innovation, wellness, and professional growth within an exceptional workplace culture.

🌟 Read more about their achievement HERE.

🎙️ In Case You Missed It: Innovate Legal Live! 🎉

We hosted our first-ever live recording of the Legally Speaking Podcast™️ at Innovate Legal in Manchester, in collaboration with Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology. The session tackled a critical question: How can technology transform law firms to be more efficient, secure, and client-focused?

Featuring an incredible panel:

🔹 Harry Suleman - HARRY SULEMAN SOLICITORS LIMITED

🔹 Kate Burt - CEO & Founder of HiveRisk

🔹 Alex Holt - Director of Business Development at The Cashroom

Key highlights:

💡 Overlooked financial pain points and solutions for law firms

💡 Cost-effective ways for smaller firms to boost security

💡 Real ROI from legal tech investments

💡 Future trends in risk management

A huge thank you to our panelists and everyone who attended! If you missed the event, you can catch the full session HERE

🎤 Shoutouts to Our Legally Speaking Podcast Amazing Alumni Guests 🌟

• Jessica Hampson : A huge congratulations to Jessica and the team at CEL Solicitors for winning the 2024 Outstanding Team Award (Non-Contentious) at the Liverpool Law Society Legal Awards! 🏆
• Jodie Hill : Kudos to Jodie, Founder of Thrive Law , for her powerful The Law Gazette feature on embracing neurodiversity in the workplace and the role technology plays in unlocking the potential of neurodivergent minds. 🌟
• Thorrun Govind - The Legal Pharmacist : Congratulations to Thorrun on her new role with The Law Society 's National Junior Solicitors Network Advisory Committee! A testament to her dedication to supporting junior lawyers while excelling across pharmacy, law, and media. 🎉
• Kate Burt : Kate brought her expertise to the Clio Innovate Legal event in Manchester as a featured speaker, sharing insights on legal transformation from a risk and compliance perspective. 🗣️
• Tina Odjaghian : A big shoutout to Tina, trailblazing TBI attorney and advocate, for being announced as the emcee for the Advance Armenia Gala in Los Angeles this December! 🎤
• Scott Leigh : Big congratulations to Scott and the AltFee team for hitting incredible milestones: 5000+ projects priced, $15M+ in value, and 3000+ matters created! A true game-changer in modern legal pricing! 💡
• Jake Schogger : Shoutout to Jake for sharing essential advice on selecting work experiences for applications, helping aspiring lawyers craft standout submissions! 📚
• Jack Newton & Ronnie Gurion : A big shoutout to both for leading an inspiring session with Team Clio in Sydney, strengthening their vision and driving impactful change for the legal community in Australia! 🌏
• Simranjeet Kaur Mann : A heartfelt shoutout to Simranjeet for proudly wearing traditional South Asian garments at her admission ceremony, inspiring others to embrace their heritage while celebrating their achievements in the legal profession. ⚖️
• Alex Shipillo : Shoutout to Alex for representing Clio at Google ’s B2B Lead Gen event in Toronto, sharing Clio’s success story and showcasing the incredible work of the team in scaling SEM efforts! 📈
• Dana Denis-Smith , Ania Rontaler , Akima Paul Lambert , Natalie Sutherland , Amelia Platton , Dr. Sally Penni MBE , Georgie Twigg MBE : Congratulations to all for being recognised in the prestigious Themis20 list! Their exceptional leadership, commitment to inclusivity, and transformative impact on the legal profession are truly inspiring. 👩⚖️
• Oscar Davies : Shoutout to Oscar for celebrating Trans Awareness Week by spotlighting 9 pioneers of trans legal rights! Your advocacy and dedication to uplifting transgender voices inspire us all. 🙌
• Anusia Gillespie : Congratulations to Anusia on her new role as VP of Operations (US) at vLex ! Wishing her great success as she embarks on this exciting next chapter with an amazing team. 🍾
• Daniel Winterfeldt MBE KC (Hon) : Shoutout to Daniel for organising the upcoming “Addressing Disabling Environments” panel on December 3rd, marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A vital conversation on the social model of disability and creating inclusive environments. 📅
• Corey Kupfer : A big shoutout to Corey for sharing invaluable insights on preparing businesses for sale as a guest on "The Picture of Wealth" podcast! An inspiring episode filled with practical tips for business owners. 🎙️

🎙️ Missed Our LinkedIn Live on Podcasting? Here's a Recap! 🎙️

We recently hosted an incredible LinkedIn Live session with podcasting powerhouses Alex Chisnall and James Burtt 🎙️ , who have launched over 400 successful podcasts. Whether you're starting out or ready to monetise your platform, this session was packed with value!

Here’s what we covered:

✔️ How Start, Grow, Monetise Your Podcast climbed to #2 in the UK charts

✔️ Secrets to growing your audience and building your brand through podcasting

✔️ A sneak peek into their free community and course for aspiring podcasters

✔️ Proven strategies to overcome procrastination and monetise your podcast effectively

🎧 Catch the replay HERE

Take your podcasting journey to the next level! 🚀

New Job Openings at KC Partners! 🚨

Looking for a new role in the legal industry?

Check out the latest legal job vacancies at KC Partners. Not seeing the perfect fit? Register your CV here to stay updated on future opportunities and be the first to hear about new roles.

Behind the Scenes with Otto! 🐾

Here’s your weekly dose of Otto cuteness – all wrapped up and enjoying his chilly autumn walks! 🥶🐕

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Until next time, OVER & OUT! 🚀