Lessons I Learned in Law
Scott Brown is a 'recovering lawyer'. Following years working in international law firms, Scott now runs Heriot Brown, a Legal Recruitment business. His extensive discussions with people across the legal profession have given him insight into what makes lawyers tick. Now, Scott shares those insights with you - to help you in your career. On each episode Scott invites guests to leave their egos at their door, share their professional successes and challenges, as well as the lessons they've learned in law. Presented by Scott Brown of Heriot Brown Legal Recruitment. Follow Heriot Brown:Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
Episodes
74 episodes since 2022
Building a High-Performing Legal Team in a Growing Tech Company with Volker Weisshaar
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law Scott invited Volker Weishar, the EMEA General Counsel for Sonos. They explore Volker's remarkable journey from studying economics and law in Germany, experiencing a brief stint in journalism, to his ...
September 11, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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45:24
Navigating Legal Careers with Flexibility and Global Insights: Featuring Leslie O'Halloran
We return for another episode of Lessons I Learned in Law this week when Scott is joined by Leslie O'Callaghan, the Global Head of Legal at Adyen. Adyen was founded in Amsterdam in 2006 by a group of payments entrepreneurs. With Adyen they buil...
September 05, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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39:53
From Military Aspirations to Sports Law Success: Lessons Learned w/ James Stebbing
In this episode of 'Lessons I Learned in Law,' host Scott Brown talks with James Stebbing, who has held one of the coolest roles I can think of in law: General Counsel of Six Nations Rugby and the British and Irish Lions! Th...
July 18, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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39:47
Navigating Remote Leadership and Career Evolution: Insights from Lucie Grant
On the show this week, Scott Brown is joined by Lucie Grant, Vice President and Global General Counsel at Dura-Line which is part of the Orbia Group. The story of Lucie is incredibly inspiring: from an intellectual property litigator to...
July 11, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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46:24
Balancing Legal Excellence and Ethical Integrity w/ Alison Malin Zoellner
Buckle up for another episode of Lessons I Learned in Law! This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Alison Malin Zoellner, the Group General Counsel over at Dentsu Group, on of the largest global advertising firms.
July 04, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:04:56
The Dark Arts of Law Firm Recruitment with Tom Coode-Bate
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, we mix things up a little and uncover the dark arts of Law Firm Recruitment as our host, Scott Brown, welcomes Tom Coode-Bate, the founder and director of Rock Legal, a specialist in private practice...
June 27, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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51:48
Maintaining Perspective with Nicholas Cranfield
In this episode, our host, Scott Brown, sits down with Nicholas Cranfield, the Chief Legal Officer at Therme Group. Nick joined the business (a health and wellbeing company) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic - we discuss the u...
June 20, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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50:06
In-House in a tropical paradise and back to London with Phil Norah
How does a Legal career in the Seychelles or Mauritius sound? Awesome....On this week's show, I am joined by Phil Norah - General Counsel for the UK business of the Holcim Group, which is a global leader in innovative and sustainable bui...
June 06, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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51:52
From Olympian to General Counsel: Career Insights with Alex O’Connell
On this week's show, our host, Scott Brown, sits down with Alex O'Connell, General Counsel and Company Secretary at Fever-Tree. the global mixers and soft drinks business. What an apt guest / company for the wonderful British summertime!...
May 30, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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52:31
Transitioning Into The Clean Energy Sector as a General Counsel with Robin Carvell-Spedding
On this weeks show, I am joined by Robin Carvell-Spedding, General Counsel at Protium, a company at the forefront of the energy transition, focusing on producing green hydrogen. Robin's career has spanned over a decade in various in-house roles...
May 23, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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54:28
Building a vibrant career to General Counsel in the one business, with Francisca Comiche
In this episode of 'Lessons I Learned in Law', host Scott Brown speaks with Francisca Comiche, General Counsel at Rabobank.In her current role at Rabobank (the 2nd largest Bank in the Netherlands), Francisca is responsible for a global ...
May 16, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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48:04
Legal Insights and Beyond: A Journey with Felicitas
In this episode of Lessons I Learned In Law, I am joined by Felicitas Stern, General Counsel EMEA at Omni Bridgeway, a leading litigation funder. Felicitas made the switch to Omni Bridgeway when she was on the brink of Partnership ...
May 09, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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39:55
Navigating International Law and Leadership with Maria Barros
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott meets with Maria Barros, Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer at Booking.com. Maria is a true Citizen of the World. Born in London, from a Brazilian family, Maria loves travelling (pa...
May 02, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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42:04
Kenny Robertson on being a cultural architect for your team
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Kenny Roberston, Head of Outsourcing, Technology & IP legal team at NatWest Group. In his role, he leads ...
November 08, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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26:52
Chris Fowler on navigating career transitions
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Chris Fowler, Chief Operating Officer for Legal, Governance and Compliance at mining business Rio Tinto. Prior to...
November 01, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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28:54
Inside The Agency: Chloe Rowan
Welcome to the latest instalment in our mini-series, Lessons I Learned in Law X Inside the Agency, where we aim to lift the lid on Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment to give you a better idea of what we do. We are flipping the...
October 25, 2023
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13:37
Matt Wilson on maintaining calm amidst the chaos
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Matt Wilson, General Counsel at TV Production company Fremantle. Fremantle produces over 12,000 hours of original ...
October 18, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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19:11
Inside The Agency: Stephanie Jones
Welcome to the latest instalment in our mini-series, Lessons I Learned in Law X Inside the Agency, where we aim to lift the lid on Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment to give you a better idea of what we do. We are flipping the...
October 04, 2023
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14:41
Emilie Berge on mental health, wellbeing and performing at your best
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to wellbeing advocate Emilie Berge. After an 18 year career in-house in the Tech and Defence sectors Emilie is now o...
September 27, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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28:33
Inside The Agency: Martin Evensen
Welcome to the latest instalment in our mini-series, Lessons I Learned in Law X Inside the Agency, where we aim to lift the lid on Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment to give you a better idea of what we do. We are flipping the...
September 20, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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16:55
Ailsa Longmuir on how lawyers are business enablers, not blockers
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Ailsa Zoya Longmuir, General Counsel for Centrica Energy Marketing & Trading and Centrica Business Solutio...
September 13, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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25:28
Inside The Agency: Michi Nishikawa
Welcome to the latest instalment in our mini-series, Lessons I Learned in Law X Inside the Agency, where we aim to lift the lid on Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment to give you a better idea of what we do. We are flipping the...
September 06, 2023
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12:55
Francesca Porter on being an airbag, not a seatbelt
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Francesca Porter, General Counsel and executive team member at Onfido, an AI company who digitally prove peo...
August 30, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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23:12
Inside The Agency: Kevin Hunt
Welcome to the latest instalment in our mini-series, Lessons I Learned in Law X Inside the Agency, where we aim to lift the lid on Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment to give you a better idea of what we do. We are flipping the...
August 23, 2023
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15:03
Maryam Ziarati McLoughlin on being personal and getting to know the individual
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Maryam Ziarati McLoughlin, General Counsel at Paddle. She joined the team in 2019 and since then has led the b...
August 16, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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31:24