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More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope

I"m your host, Holly Cope. I"m an ex-lawyer turned entrepreneur. Join us for some epic conversations with some of the top lawyers in the world. They all have inspirational stories to tell, each with their own valuable lessons. I"ll also be talking about how to stand out, build authority and influence as a lawyer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:17

How Women Lawyers Can Work Smarter Not Harder with...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/05/25

We’re obsessed with time management.Calendars. Schedulers.But what if we’re managing the wrong thing?Because time isn’t the problem.You can have an empty day and still feel exhausted.You can finish early and still feel drained.The real issue?Energy.No one teaches us to manage it.But it’s thethingthat fuels everything else.So maybe it’s not about how many hours you work.It’s about how youfeelduring them.Today I'm sittingdown withGraceWilliams to get expert advice on how to manage stress & burnout

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22:25

Law’s Next Chapter: Predictions from the People...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/05/23

The future of law isn’t just about AI.Or automation.Or the next hot legal tech startup.It’s about people.Visibility.Culture.And the conversations we’re brave enough to have.In this episode, I'm showcasing thekey conversations that are defining the future of law.Holly Cope & Helen PamelyThe best-kept secret in the future of your law career?It’s howmarketableyou are.Jonathan WatmoughLet me introduce you toJonathan Watmough, award-winning former managing partner and author ofHow to Thrive in a

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12:32

Will AI Replace Lawyers? with Philip Young (CEO of...

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2025/05/20

AI isn’t comingforlawyers.It’s comingfor tasks.And here’s the real shift:If your value is tied only to what a system can do faster,It’s time to rethink what you’re really selling.Lawyers who will thrive aren’t the ones who fear AI.They’re the ones who double down on theone thing machines can’t do:Trust.Judgment.Human connection.Creative strategy in grey areas.AI might draft the contract.You’ll still be the one they call before they sign it.---A landmark moment for the legal industry:The Solicitors

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33:03

The Legal Life No One Told You Was Possible With Ari...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/05/18

You want to do law differently.But let’s be real, no one’s handing you the blueprint.You’re told to follow the script:Bill the hours. Climb the ladder.But the moment you want freedom, creativity, or flexibilityIt feels like you’re breaking some silent rule.Here’s what most won’t tell you:Doing law differently doesn’t make you less of a lawyer.Today I'm sitting down with Ari Mike Varjabedian, a digital nomad lawyerand now, founder of E-Legal Counsel which providestech-driven legal services to

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13:24

How the First AI Law Firm Got Regulated: A...

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2025/05/15

What happens when innovation outpaces regulation?It took8 monthsfor Garfield the UK’s first AI-driven law firm to be authorised.Because the law itself hasn’t caught up.The first hurdle?A threshold question:Does the SRA even have the power to regulate this?Find out how the process went behind the scenes in this exclusive interview. This is the first podcast interview Philip has done.A landmark moment for the legal industry:The Solicitors Regulatory Authority has officially authorisedGarfield.Law,

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51:05

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Inside the First AI-Driven Law...

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2025/05/13

A landmark moment for the legal industry:The Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) has officially authorisedGarfield.Law, thefirst ever AI-driven law firmregulated to provide legal services in England and Wales.This isn’t just another firm using AI to streamline admin. Garfield.Law isentirelyAI-driven, offering small businesses an AI litigation assistant to recover unpaid debts, guiding them through the small claims process all the way to trial.I went straight to the source.I interviewed the founder

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17:55

The Hidden Cost of Sleep Loss: Why Law Firms Can’t...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/05/11

Sleep deprivation is costing businesses billions, yet many workplaces still overlook its impact, particularly within the legal industry.The legal industry runs on high stakes and high accountability.Deadlines don’t wait.Mistakes aren’t an option.So, sleep? It’s often the first thing to go.Today, I'm sitting down with adult sleep expert, Maryanne Taylor. She's been featured on Sky News, Channel 4, Channel 5Maryanne reveals how small shifts can transform the way lawyers sleep boosting energy, focus,

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31:27

What They Don’t Teach You About Practicing Law Abroad...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/05/04

The one-sized-fits-all mindset doesn’t work in international law.Step into another country thinking your way is the only way, and you’ll fail fast.Success in law isn’t just about knowing the rules—it’s about understanding the culture behind them.I’ve seen lawyers walk into international markets assuming they can operate like they do at home. They hit a wall. Because legal strategy, business and connections is shaped by culture.In some places, contracts mean everything. In others, personal

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19:42

Do Career Breaks Ruin Your Legal Career? With Brian...

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2025/04/27

Taking a careerbreak won’t ruin you.But staying miserable might.Lawyers panic about stepping away.The fear?That a career break means career suicide.That law firms will blacklist you.That you’ll never make it back.But here’s the truth: that mindset is outdated.The real risk isn’t taking a break.It’s burning out in a system that tells you survival is success.Today I'm sitting down with Brian Dixon, digital nomad lawyer, fractional general counsel. He offers tailored legal solutions to digital nomads

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40:21

Why You Might Be Normalising Toxic Work Culture With...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/04/20

Why do some people stay in toxic workplaces?Because sometimes, it feels familiar.If you grew up in an unsupportive or estranged family, you might have learned early on that approval and safety come at a cost. Maybe you had to compete for attention. Maybe speaking up led to punishment. Maybe you learned that keeping the peace was more important than being heard.Fast forward to your career.You enter a workplace where toxic dynamics thrive, where leaders play favourites, pit employees against each

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25:35

Is AI Taking Over The Legal Industry? With Simon...

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2025/04/13

Are we in an AI revolution in law?Depends who you ask.Yes, law is complex.Yes, AI has limitations.Some lawyers say:“AI can’t do what I do, it took me years to get here.”“We’re not feeling the impact yet, and we won’t for a while.”Maybe. But history tells us one thing:Revolutions don’t announce themselves.By the time everyone agrees we’re in one, it’s already happened.Today myself, Holly Cope and Helen Pamely, sit down with Senior Partner at SMB, Simon Goldberg. We debate this topic, is AI taking

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31:28

How to Sleep Better: The Lawyer’s Secret Weapon With...

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2025/04/06

In a study by theLaw Gazette, 28% of lawyers said that their work required them to be available to clients 24/7, while 65% checked emails outside of work hours to stay on top of their tasks.The legal industry runs on high stakes and high accountability.Deadlines don’t wait.Mistakes aren’t an option.So, sleep? It’s often the first thing to go.Today, I'm sitting down with adult sleep expert, Maryanne Taylor. She's been featured on Sky News, Channel 4, and Channel 5.Maryanne reveals how small shifts

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21:50

The Legal Culture Shift: Powerful Perspectives from...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/04/05

A firm's culture isn't what it says, it's what it tolerates.In this episode, I'm spotlighting some of the key leaders in law. We talk about the topic of culture in the legal industry.This episode features the following people:Simon GoldbergLet me introduce you toSimon Goldberg,senior partner of SMB (Simons Muirhead Burton), one of the law firms representing the individuals and families affected by the post office scandal.Is there tension between making money and being ethical in law and does this

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38:04

The Hidden Drama of Criminal Trials: Psychology of...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/03/30

The criminal trial system isn’t what you think.It’s about strategy. Performance. Persuasion.Courtrooms are like a stage. The best argument wins. The most compelling story canswaythe jury.If you want to know how the systemreallyworks, the drama, the high-stakes decisions, and the brutal reality of justice, this episode is a must-listen.Today I'm sitting down with AX Foster, actor turnedlawyer. He started out aiming to be an entertainment lawyer, but once he discovered criminal law, he was hooked.AX

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34:31

Are Lawyers Addicted to Stress? with Grace Williams

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/03/23

Burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a cultural failure.And the worst part? By the time you feel it, it’s already too late.Because burnout doesn’t hit like a breakdown. It creeps in quietly:You stop feeling proud of your work.Small tasks feel overwhelming.You start to wonder if you even care anymore.The problem isn’t that lawyers can’t handle pressure.So, what’s the way out? It starts with rethinking success.Because a lawyer who is well-rested, engaged, and valued will always outperform one

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15:40

The Future of Law is This. With Rich Fox

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/03/22

In a world where AI can process data faster and more accurately than any lawyer, the true strength moving forward is in the people behind the law.The future of law is abouthuman connection.AI can’t replicate empathy, trust, or understanding of what makes us human.In this new era, your uniqueness is your competitive advantage.Today we're sitting down withRichFox Fractional GC and Senior in house Legal Consultant we talk about where the future of law is heading and how to future-proof yourself.Find

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32:14

Building Northern Europe’s Biggest Legal Tech...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/03/16

Today I'm talking with the founders of the largest legal innovation conference in Northern Europe, FutureLaw:ValentinFeklistov and AlexBitskov.This is a place where legal, tech, and business meet on equal ground.Where discussions aren’t just theoretical but global, practical, and forward-thinking.Thefirst FutureLaw conference began in 2023, bringing together leaders from the Nordics, the Baltics, and beyond.By 2024 it had becometrulyinternational.Over 40 nations.World-class speakers from Asia to

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30:27

Pressure, Power & Peace: Finding Balance in Law With...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/03/09

Stress in law isn’t justpartof the job, it’s built into the culture.Deadlines. Client demands. Billable targets. It’s easy to believe that stress is something external, something thathappensto you. But stress isn’t just about the job. It’s a biological response.This episode is part of a new mini-series on wellbeing in law, while the demands of the industry aren’t changing overnight lawyershave to rethink how they can navigate them.And no, this isn’t another “just meditate and take breaks” kind of

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25:21

Breaking the Mold: Women Redefining Success in Law

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/03/08

For a longtime, success in law has been narrowly defined, making partner, climbing the corporate ladder, and sacrificing personal life for billable hours.But what happens when women in law decide to rewrite that definition for themselves?In this episode, I am spotlighting the stories of women who walked away from the traditional legal path, not because they couldn’t hack it, but because they chose something different.Something bigger. Something that aligned with their version of success.Helen

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45:41

Balancing Culture & Profitability in Law with...

More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope ·

2025/03/02

How do you balanceculturewithprofitabilitywithout losing both?Younger lawyers aren’t following the same career paths as before. They want flexibility, purpose, and a future that isn’t just about billable hours. some are more entrepreneurial, others are more willing to walk away, and many are less tied to the outdated idea that partnership is the ultimate goal.And yet, law firms are still clinging to the same structures.In this conversation, we sit down with Jonathan Watmough award-winning former

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