The Leaders In Law Podcast

The Leaders in Law podcast takes a look inside the stories of high achievers in the legal industry from around the world. Find out what keeps them at the top and the lessons they share from their first-hand experiences.

Scherzade Burden is your host and the show is brought you by Conventus Law.

To find out more about Conventus Law, please visit www.conventuslaw.com

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Episodes

Jeanette Chan - It's Not A Weakness To Apologise For Mistakes

Jeanette Chan gave insight into the transition from Partner to Managing Partner, to a complete change of role by going in-house to Airwallex where she is now the Chief Legal, Compliance and Risk Officer. She gives great advice and insight to those looking to step up in the legal profession and follow in her footsteps.

Feb 15, 2023•34 min

Hanim Hamzah - Listening Is One Of The Most Important Skills For A Lawyer

Our guest for this episode is Hanim Hamzah, Regional Managing Partner at ZICO Law Network. Hanim remains in an active jazz quartet where she has performed internationally and recorded albums. She's really a remarkably well-rounded person with so many interests outside the law. Find out how these interests calm her and give her a positive mental attitude in our latest episode of The Leaders in Law podcast. About our guest Hanim Hamzah is the Regional Managing Partner of ZICO Law, the first law fi...

Sep 08, 2022•34 min

Anna Gamvros - Life Is Full Of Unexpected Journeys

Our guest for this episode is Anna Gamvros, Asia Pacific Head of Information governance, privacy and cybersecurity at Norton Rose Fulbright. After watching countless episodes of the hit TV show LA Law, Anna decided that she wanted to be an actress. In this episode, Anna's tells us about her journey into law via the arts and what advice she would give her younger self. Anna Gamvros is Norton Rose Fulbright’s Asia Pacific Head of Information governance, privacy and cybersecurity. Anna's practice f...

Aug 25, 2022•19 min

Stephanie Sheng - Treasure The Difficult Times

Our guest for this episode is Stephanie Sheng, deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance and head of the Business Intelligence Group at Goldman Sachs. Stephanie discussed how she transitioned from private practice in the US to Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong. We discussed her involvement with Women In Law Hong Kong (WILHK) and how diversity has led her to new opportunities.

Aug 11, 2022•36 min

Bob Nightingale MBE - Have No Ego And Pride

Bob is the Founder, former Chief Executive, and current Head of Fundraising for the London Legal Support Trust; for his services as a champion of social justice and in bringing access to justice for the most impoverished of society in and around London and the South East of England, he was awarded the “Most Excellent Order of the British Empire” or “MBE”. The London Legal Support Trust is an independent charity that fundraises with the purpose of assisting law centres across London and the South...

Jun 16, 2022•31 min

Vineet Aneja - Is All About People Skills

In this episode, Vineet Aneja joins us to talk about his journey and how he became the founder of Clasis Law, one of the most respected law firms in India. Vineet is the founder & managing partner of the firm and also, heads the Corporate Practice. Vineet has around 25 (twenty five) years of experience in a range of areas, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, corporate advisory, employment and compliance. As a thought leader in the legal domain, he has been con...

Jun 09, 2022•39 min

Helena Samaha - Her Path To The Top

In this episode, Helena Samaha joins us to talk about her story on finding success in a male dominated profession and being named CEO and the first female President of Lex Mundi, the largest law firm network in the world. Having taken on the new role right before Covid-19 caused the world to come to a screeching halt, she faced her fair share of challenges, just as so many other businesses and firms had at the time. She talks about how she steered the Lex Mundi ship and navigated thru the traver...

Nov 25, 2021•25 min

Brian Cuban - Recovery & Redemption

In this episode, we are excited to welcome Brian Cuban as our guest! Brian is a Dallas based attorney, author and addiction recovery advocate. He is graduate of Penn State University and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He has been in long term recovery from alcohol, cocaine and bulimia since April of 2007. He is also known to many as the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban. There are many lawyers who suffer from addiction, and Brian’s story of recove...

Nov 11, 2021•35 min

Doug Clark: Global Head of Dispute Resolution - Love what you do and stay curious will help you build your career.

Doug Clark, a widely respected IP litigator and arbitrator in East Asia. He is global head of dispute resolution at Rouse. He is also an author, and a professor of law. He’s admitted to the bar in Hong Kong as a solicitor, but previously practiced as a barrister. He is also a barrister and solicitor in Australian and a solicitor in England and Wales. Having handled the entire gamut of contentious IP cases including raiding factories in China (in the early part of his career) to running complex m...

Oct 26, 2021•36 min

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