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Talk To My Lawyer

Great conversations with some very interesting people in the legal profession. My name is Adrian Johnson. In this podcast I speak with guests from this noble profession about their lives and interests in the Law and beyond.

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Episode 10_Juliet Schalker_Moving from a City to a...

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2025/11/11

This week, Adrian is joined by Juliet Schalker, litigation partner at Debenham Ottaway in St Albans. After nearly a decade in the City, Juliet made the bold decision to move to a regional firm, not as a career retreat, but a values-driven recalibration. What followed was a journey to redefine success, build a collegiate team culture and prove that first-class litigation work doesn't require a London postcode. This conversation follows Juliet’s professional and personal evolution and explores ...

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Episode 09_Richard Port MBE_Voices for the Voiceless

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2025/10/28

This week, Adrian is joined by the brilliantly energetic and passionate Richard Port MBE, family solicitor specialising in domestic abuse and past president of Birmingham Law Society. Known for taking on the toughest cases and never backing down from a fight for justice, Richard shares a career built on purpose, persistence and a refusal to let victims go unheard. This conversation dives into Richard’s journey and explores some urgent and compelling themes along the way: How an early taste of...

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Episode 08_Electra Japonas_Prompt Engineering is the...

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2025/10/14

This week, Adrian is joined by the insightful and irrepressibly forward-thinking Electra Japonas, founder of TLB, creator of the OneNDA initiative and now Chief Legal Officer at Law Insider. Electra shares her journey from aerospace contracts to legal entrepreneurship, revealing how she carved out a new kind of legal career by trusting her instincts and refusing to settle for outdated ways of working. This conversation dives into Electra’s cross-border, cross-discipline legal career and explo...

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Episode 08_Yetunde Dania_Practicing Authentically:...

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2025/09/30

This week, Adrian is joined by the ever authentic Yetunde Dania, partner at Trowers & Hamlins and Head of the firm’s Birmingham office. Yetunde shares the personal and professional journey that shaped her: from finding her voice in litigation, to becoming a visible leader and passionate advocate for representation, equity and opportunity within the legal profession. This conversation follows Yetunde’s rise and explores some inspiring themes along the way: How seeing a photo of her c...

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Episode 07_Dr. Anna Willetts_Environmental Law

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2025/09/16

This week, Adrian is joined by the brilliant Dr. Anna Willetts, partner at Gunnercooke LLP, environmental criminal defence lawyer and, in her former life, a geologist with a PhD in landfill clay permeability. Together, they unpack Anna’s refreshingly non-traditional route into law and explore how science, waste and Wellington boots led to a courtroom career that’s anything but conventional. This conversation explores Anna’s dual-life career journey and some fascinating themes along the ...

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Episode 06_James Quarmby_Bad Tax Policy

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2025/09/02

This week, Adrian is joined by the inimitable James Quarmby, partner at Stephenson Harwood, private client tax specialist and one of the UK’s most outspoken voices on tax policy and reform. Known for his no-nonsense commentary and deep economic insight, James brings clarity (and a few provocations) to the world of tax. This conversation unpacks James’ unconventional route into law and economics and covers some intellectually rich, and yes, occasionally political, ground along the way: How gro...

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Episode 05_Rachel Waller_The impact of difficult...

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2025/08/19

In the studio today is the brilliant Rachel Waller, Consultant Solicitor at Excello Law and a specialist in contentious probate, trusts and Court of Protection work. Rachel joins Adrian to explore the importance of justice, the hidden dynamics of vulnerability and how she’s built a purpose-driven legal career from activist roots. This conversation unpacks Rachel’s legal path and draws out several thought-provoking themes along the way: How early work in care homes and a personal encounter wit...

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Episode 04_Emma Geale_Trusts, Tax and Taylor Swift:...

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2025/08/05

With us today is the thoughtful and engaging Emma Geale, Principal Associate at Mills & Reeve and a specialist in private client law. Emma joins Adrian to reflect on her career journey, the evolving nature of wealth planning and how lawyers can bring both expertise and empathy to high-stakes family matters. This conversation traces Emma’s progression through law and highlights some fascinating themes along the way: How a chance exposure to her grandmother’s estate process helped shape her...

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Episode 03_Ruben Perin_Precision and Profitability:...

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2025/07/22

Joining Adrian today is Ruben Perin, Commercial Director at Taylor Rose and an experienced conveyancing solicitor. Ruben enters the studio to explore the realities of modern property law and what it takes to thrive in a fast-moving legal landscape. This conversation traces Ruben’s professional rise and reflects on some powerful industry truths along the way: How growing up with a structural engineer father sparked his early fascination with buildings, planning and property law;Why conveyancin...

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Episode 02_Dana Denis-Smith OBE_The future of the...

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2025/07/08

Joining us for the second episode of Season 2 is the inspirational Dana Denis Smith OBE, journalist turned lawyer, legal entrepreneur and founder of the First 100 Years and Next 100 Years projects. She joins Adrian to explore innovation, identity and inclusion in the legal profession. This conversation unpacks Dana’s career built on change and challenge, touching on: How growing up under communism and training as a journalist gave her a unique perspective on voice, rights and representation;W...

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Episode 01_Nikki Alderson_Retaining and empowering...

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2025/06/24

Opening Season 2 is the brilliant Nikki Alderson, former Criminal Barrister who now specialises in International Talent Retention and Women's Leadership Development at her Coaching business, Nikki Alderson Coaching. She joins Adrian in the TTML studio to discuss Retaining and empowering female talent in the legal industry. This conversation unpacks Nikki’s unconventional legal journey and explores some powerful themes along the way: How a chance encounter with a court reporter sparked her int...

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Episode 21_Adrian McClinton_Protecting Your Interests...

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2025/02/11

This week, Adrian welcomes fellow Adrian, property litigation solicitor and partner at Knights, Adrian McClinton, to explore the crucial topic of protecting your interests in property and land. Whether you're a homeowner, tenant, or business owner, understanding your legal position is key to safeguarding your rights. With years of experience handling landlord-tenant disputes and complex land interests, Adrian shares valuable insights into navigating the ever-changing world of property law. Th...

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Episode 20_Skylar McKeith_Law and the Media

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2025/01/28

This week, Adrian invites Skylar McKeith into the studio to explore the dynamic relationship between law and the media. As an immigration lawyer now specialising in global talent visas for actors looking for work in the UK, Skylar heads the immigration department at Lawrence Stephens. With her unique media presence and international experience, she shares her insights into how public narratives impact legal practice.This fascinating conversation delves into:How immigration law is evolving, fr...

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Episode 19_Andriy Buniak_Important role at the Court...

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2025/01/14

This week, Adrian sits down with Andriy Buniak, Principal Associate Solicitor at Rothley Law Ltd, to explore the vital work of the Court of Protection. With years of experience safeguarding vulnerable individuals, Andriy offers a deep dive into this area of law, exploring how it impacts lives and why he finds it so rewarding.This conversation also delves into:The unique challenges and rewards of Court of Protection work, from safeguarding to ensuring dignity for vulnerable individuals;Contras...

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Episode 18_David Smith_Who would or should be a...

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2024/12/10

For our final episode before the new year, Adrian Johnson is joined by Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at JMW Solicitors LLP, David Smith. With David’s expertise in property litigation, particularly residential property, this episode focuses on the issues surrounding landlord and tenant legislation in the UK today.Adrian and David also discuss:· Entering the world of law from non-traditional paths;· The benefits of writing on Linked...

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Episode 17_Rafael Singer_Consulting to the Troika –...

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2024/11/12

This week, Adrian invites Rafael Singer into the studio to discuss: Consulting to the Troika – Accountants, Lawyer and Financial Advisers. Having studied Politics and Journalism at University, Rafael went on to work at the London Mayor’s office in his 20s whilst playing drums in an indie punk band, before his Mum suggested he train as a solicitor under his Dad. A few years down the line, Raf now works as a self-employed Private Client Consultant Solicitor at Lionshead Law Ltd.This conversatio...

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Episode 16_Alana Tart_Mindfulness and the Modern Lawyer

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2024/10/29

This week, Adrian invites Alana Tart into the studio to discuss Mindfulness and the Modern Lawyer. Alana currently has three lines of employment, as General Counsel , Executive Coach and Mindfulness Teacher. In this episode, we get to the bottom of how and why she left a more traditional path to pursue a career with purpose that better honours ‘who I am and what I can best bring to this world’.On this journey, they also discuss:· The challenges of a portfolio career...

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Episode 15_Jay Sahota_From Lawyer to the Masala Mentor

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2024/10/15

This week, Adrian invites Jay Sahota into the studio to discuss his journey from life in the City working at large firms to training and mentoring Law Firms and lawyers at Masala Mentor. Along the way, his initial decision to study at Cambridge and early choice to step away from the big city firms and move to smaller more nuanced practices, makes for a fascinating story that is well worth a listen.Along this journey, they discuss:· The challenges of working in big c...

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Episode 14_Chris Daw KC_From comprehensive school to KC

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2024/10/01

This week, Adrian invites Chris Daw KC into the studio to discuss his journey from comprehensive school to KC. Chris provides a fascinating insight into the world of criminal defence. He combines his extensive experience across a variety of high profile cases and strong views on the flaws of the prison system in the UK at the moment, alongside the strengths of our jury system, for a really engaging conversation.Along this journey we also discuss:Diversification in Silks whose role as ‘leading...

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Episode 13_Will Marshall_Is there a good time to step...

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2024/09/03

Adrian welcomes Will Marshall, Head of Legal & Risk Management at Altea Insurance and previous Partner at DWF and Capsticks Solicitors, into the studio to discuss the question: Is there a good time to step out of the Law profession and into industry?In this episode, Will also delves into:Studying alternatives to Law before venturing into a career as a lawyer, ie. History;The challenges of looking objectively at cases in criminal law;Increasing pressures on young lawyers to specialise earl...

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