Who Wants to Be a White-Collar Crime Lawyer? 🧐⚖️💰🕵️♂️

How often are we able to dive deep into the day-to-day life of a lawyer acting in arguably one of the 'juiciest' areas of law...White-Collar Crime!

But what actually is White-Collar Crime? 🤔

The term "white-collar crime" refers to a financially motivated, non-violent or non-directly violent crime committed by individuals, businesses and government professionals.

Examples include public corruption, health care fraud, mortgage fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering, to name just a few!

Here are some not-so-fun white-collar crime facts:

👀 Experts predict the anti-money laundering market to reach 2385.8 million by 2036.

👀 Cybercrime damage will cost the global economy $10.5 trillion annually by 2025.

This would be the first time EVER exploring this area of law on the Legally Speaking Podcast ™️ powered by Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology .

So we needed someone with a proven track record who knew a thing or two about all things white-collar crime. 

Thankfully we worked some magic and were delighted to welcome to Tim Harris to the show.

Tim has been involved in a number of London’s highest-profile investigations, trials and public enquiries! ⚖️🎙👨 ⚖️

Tim started his legal career training as a solicitor at Eversheds Sutherland , before specialising in business and white-collar crime in the financial services sector, at BARK & CO SOLICITORS LIMITED and then Simmons & Simmons .

While at Simmons, Tim was a legal secondee at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch .

Now, he is a Counsel at Cohen & Gresser LLP , focusing on white collar criminal defence, including internal and regulatory investigations, regulatory enforcement, and financial crime compliance.

He advises clients dealing with FCA supervisory examinations and enforcement action.

In this episode, Tim and I discussed:

🚨 What is considered a white-collar crime and Tim's past experiences

🚨 An insight into some of Tim's highest-profile investigations, trials and public inquiries

🚨 What you can expect from a Counsel and what they do in a typical day

🚨 Some of the key issues affecting white-collar crime and investigating the legal market

🚨 Opportunities that often arise in pro bono work and why it's worth considering as a legal professional!

🎧 Where can I listen to this episode? 🎧

The podcast is available to listen to on the Legally Speaking Podcast website and all major platforms (Spotify, Apple etc.)

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Season 6 of the Legally Speaking Podcast is powered by Clio, a legal case management software that works in partnership with The Law Society of England and Wales and is an approved supplier of the Law Society of Scotland.

Law firm owners, legal professionals, and legal industry insiders: you’re invited to the premier event for lawyers and law enthusiasts of the season.

For the first time ever, the world’s leading legal software provider Clio is bringing its renowned Clio Cloud Conference to the UK, and we want to see you there.

Secure your seat for the hotly anticipated ClioCon London today.

The background

For the past decade, Clio has been hosting the Clio Cloud Conference in the U.S. Over those years, it has grown to be one of the most well-regarded and frequented legal events in the world. Now, we’re bringing the action live to you in our ClioCon London viewing party.

Join Clio as we tune in to the keynote address from Clio CEO Jack Newton. Coming to you live from Nashville, Tennessee, this keynote will feature insights into the state of play of the global legal industry (and how current and upcoming events will impact law firms and legal professionals), details of Clio’s latest and upcoming features, and brand-new legaltech intelligence that you won’t find anywhere else.

The set

Our ClioCon London watch party takes place, on Monday, 10 October between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., in the boutique cinema called Everyman. Located just a four-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station, this luxury cinema is the perfect setting to enjoy this one-of-a-kind event. You’ll arrive to a movie theatre lunch and the opportunity to network with fellow legal professionals. Then, at 2.30 p.m., you’ll settle in to Screen 2 to watch the action live from Nashville.

The cast list

At the event, you’ll get to meet legal professionals, like you, from the UK. You’ll also get to meet the Clio team and get to know more about the legaltech space and how Clio is transforming the legal experience for all and enabling law firms in the UK and worldwide to do their best work and better serve legal clients.

Then, it’s on to the main event: the keynote speech from Clio CEO Jack Newton .

Click to register HERE

Weekly Alumni Guests Shoutouts

1) Joshua Lenon - Lawyer in Residence at Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology

Congratulations to Joshua on celebrating 10 years of being Clio's Lawyers in residence!

Joshua has worked on the front lines of legal technology innovation for more than a decade, helping to educate legal professionals on how they can better use technology to run their firms more efficiently and effectively.

In Joshua's "Legaltech Trends and Their Impact on Lawyer Efficiency" Legally Speaking Podcast episode we discuss:

🙌 The responsibilities of being a lawyer in residence

🙌 What is the Legal Trends Report and what are the key findings of the report

🙌 The matter management and billing feature for legal aid firms by Clio

🙌 The differences and similarities of how has lawyers across the globe adapted to technology

🎧 You can listen to Joshua's episode HERE🎧

2) Natalie Sutherland , Somaya Ouazzani & Emma Menzies - In/Fertility in the City Podcast Hosts

Congratulations to Natalie, Somaya and Emma on the launch of their brand new In/Fertility in the City podcast this week!

The show is dedicated to exploring the complex relationship between in/fertility and work and how to manage this effectively.

Natalie, Somaya & Emma have had to navigate their own fertility challenges alongside professional life, and are united in their passion for ensuring that better quality information and support is made available to others doing the same.

Together they interview incredible guests, from a variety of industries, who generously share powerful stories and valuable insights into in/fertility at work issues.

Their moving and thought-provoking discussions are intended to break the silence around this taboo topic, and inspire new attitudes and behaviours that will improve and normalise the management of fertility challenges in professional contexts.

If you’re a professional managing in/fertility, baby loss, fertility treatment or other paths to parenthood, or you have an interest in understanding and supporting those who are, then this is a ‘must listen’ for you.

We were delighted to produce a ‘Fertility in the Workplace’ Miniseries on our Legally Speaking Podcast with Natalie, Somaya & Emma delving into how fertility in the workplace can be addressed more openly and how law firms can do a better job at acknowledging the challenges faced around fertility. 

🎧 You can listen to the whole miniseries HERE🎧

3) Corey Kupfer - Expert strategist, Deal-Maker, Attorney and Consultant

Congratulations to Corey on celebrating 13 years at DealQuest !

Corey Founded DealQuest to support entrepreneurs, high-level executives and businesses leaders with deal-driven growth.

Corey is an expert strategist, dealmaker and business consultant with more than 30 years of professional negotiating experience as a successful entrepreneur, and attorney. He is also the founder and president of Authentic Enterprises, LLC and the Authentic Business Academy. You can find out more via his website: Coreykupfer.com

Corey runs his own New York-based law firm, Kupfer & Associates, PLLC. His firm works with foreign companies which are establishing U.S. subsidiaries and operations and which are looking to do acquisitions, joint ventures and other deals in the U.S.

Corey shares his inspiring career journey with us during "Fueling Deals" episode!

🎧 You can listen to Corey's episode HERE🎧

4) Akil Hunte - Trainee Solicitor at CMS , Chair of NRG Lawyers & Public Speaker

During university many students and graduates lack confidence about going into a legal career due to the ranking of the university they went to, namely (and typically), Non-Russell Group.

The pandemic has not only led to grades being given based on preferential treatment, but it has also meant those with less resources have had to do more with less.

The reality is, not having the role models or access to opportunities can make you doubt yourself and, consequently, many self-select themselves out of processes.

This certainly should not be the case and NRG Lawyers do not want this to be the future!

Led by Akil, NRG Lawyers want to level the playing field for Non-Russell Group students and graduates by visibly changing the legal landscape, breaking barriers for the next generation.

As legal opportunities become harder to come by due to the pandemic and role models become less visible NRG Lawyers are here to change this narrative for the better!

🚀 The mission:

NRG Lawyers is an organisation that aims to pave the way for Non-Russell Group students and graduates in their legal careers through guidance and support.

👓 The vision:

Visibly changing the legal landscape by breaking barriers for NRG Lawyers.

📌 Want to get involved?

I sit as an advisory board member to NRG Lawyers and find the role exceptionally fulfilling. I want to help get behind this incredible mission and vision.

If this sounds of interest to you and you would like to apply to be a mentor please do send an email to nrglawyers.mentoring@gmail.com with the subject line “Interested in Being a Mentor”.

🎧 You can listen to Akil's episode HERE🎧

5) Jodie Hill - Founder of Thrive Law

Jodie will be speaking at the This is Me - Managing Change and Mental Health in the Workplace on Monday 10th October.

The event is FREE of charge and gratefully hosted by PwC , 1 Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3EB.

During the session, they'll be looking at the adaptation to change and new ways of working following the COVID-19 pandemic. From remote working, returning to the office, hybrid working patterns to managing work-life balance stresses, our speakers will share their experiences and discuss ways to take care of your mental health in the workplace, as well as that of your colleagues and teams.

You will also gain confidence in approaching the topic of mental health so you can recognise and help others who may need it, be they colleagues, friends or family.

Jodie will specifically be talking about the continuing the discussion of managing change and mental health in the workplace, this is an opportunity for our panellists and guests to tell stories, ask questions and learn more about Mental Health, Neurodiversity & Disability.

Day to day Jodie Hill is the Founder & Managing Director & Employment Solicitor at Thrive Law. Her work to date has led her to number of nominations for various awards including a nomination for Woman Lawyer of the Year and being shortlisted for Gazette Legal Personality of the Year at The Law Society Excellence Awards.

Jodie has also been honoured with a fellowship with the Royal Society for Public Health in recognition of her work surrounding mental health.

Jodie shares openly her story during her time on the Legally Speaking Podcast!

🎧 You can listen to Jodie's episode HERE🎧

📣 Top tips on how to change jobs and combat the cost-of-living crisis 

🗣 Recruitment & Careers Club Co-Hosting with Johnny Nash

📅 Wednesday 19th October

⏰ 5.30pm UK / 12.30pm EST

Johnny & I have been in the recruitment & careers space for over 4 decades combined.

We have helped thousands of people across the globe propel to career success in the good, bad, and ugly markets.

👉 Click to Register HERE

In Other News

Is finding the right legal career opportunity for you a constant battle?

I thoroughly enjoy being a guest chatting with Jordan Ostroff, Esq. at LegalEase Marketing on their Exhibit (A)ttorney.

We discussed how to get access to the best legal opportunities and highest calibre legal professionals globally!

MISSED IT?

You can catch up HERE

Collaboration is Domination

Also next week (13th October at 4pm), I will collaborating with Jake Schogger , Founder of Commercial Law Academy and our most downloaded Legally Speaking Podcast episode guest to date to deliver a FREE in-depth masterclass on how to network and use LinkedIn effectively.

In particular, Jake & I will be covering:

🖧 The purpose of networking

🖧 What networking involves (it’s broader than you think!)

🖧 How to build the necessary confidence and resilience to network effectively

🖧 How to effectively approach networking in different contexts

🖧 Practical tips for “in person” networking (including at employer events)

🖧 Practical tips for networking through LinkedIn

🖧 Key benefits of networking

🖧 An insight into how networking in a number of contexts helped Jake to build flexible careers in law and beyond.

🖧 Live Q&A

Link to register HERE

The Asian Legal Awards

ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO!

Will you be joining us at this year’s Asian Legal Awards?

The Asian Legal Awards celebrate the successes and achievements of Asian Lawyers across the UK.

This year will be celebrating the 27th anniversary of honouring legal excellence.

If you have not yet got your ticket, don’t delay, the SOCIETY OF ASIAN LAWYERS LIMITED law discounted rate ends on Friday, 7 October!

Buy your ticket(s) HERE

Projects Associate - Top Tier Energy Boutique Firm - 1 - 4 PQE (London)

International Arbitration Associate (Arabic Speaking) - Top Arbitration Firm - 2 - 5 PQE (London)

Cyber Security Associate - Top 15 UK International Firm - 2 - 7 PQE (London)

Crypto Lawyers - Top 10 UK International Law Firm - 2+ PQE (London)

Leveraged Finance Associate - White Shoe Law Firm - 2 - 7 PQE (London)

Corporate & Commercial Associate - Boutique Law Firm - 2 - 6 PQE (London)

Private Equity Associate - Top US Law Firm - 2 - 6 PQE (London)

Capital Markets Associate - Top US Law Firm - 2 - 4  PQE (London)

Litigation & Arbitration Associate - Top US International Law Firm - 2+ PQE (London)

IP/IT/Commercial and Data Protection Associate - Top US Law Firm - 4 - 5 PQE (London)

Real Estate Associate - Top 10 UK International Law Firm - 0-4 PQE (London)

Fund Finance Associate - Top US Law Firm - 2 - 6 PQE (London)

Investment Funds Associate - Top US Law Firm - 1 - 4 PQE (London)

If you cannot see a job suitable for you, but are interested to hear about more jobs at KC Partners, please send your CV to info@kcpartners.co.uk to be considered.

At KC Partners, we are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunities across organisations and we welcome applications from suitable candidates regardless of race or racial group, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.

For now folks...OTTO taking a nap & OUT :)

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