The Legal Leaders Podcast
Episodes
The department of how: Brian Levey’s legal leadership lessons from eBay and Upwork
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Brian Levey, Senior Advisor at Upwork and former Chief Legal Officer and...
Fred Struve: global legal leadership in AI-driven healthcare
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Fred Struve, General Counsel at Lunit International, about leading a mode...
Anne Kerwin Payne: From Law Firms to the C-Suite and the Future of In-House Legal Leadership
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Anne Kerwin Payne, Founder and Managing Director at Kerwin, about the evo...
Michelle Clatfelter: Building modern in-house leadership in healthcare
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot, Chief Legal Officer and EVP of Advocacy at LawVu, talks with Michelle Clatfelter, C...
Katja Fenton: Navigating global complexity and redefining the GC role at Fugro
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Katja Fenton, General Counsel at Fugro, about global legal leadership, bu...
Delphina Turner: Legal operations leadership at Panasonic Automotive
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Delphina Turner, Executive Director of Legal Operations at Panasonic Auto...
Kasper Hansen: Scaling legal ops at Arla Foods
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Kasper Hansen, Head of Legal Operations at Arla Foods, about the evolutio...
Eduardo Rastelli: Reimagining legal ops with AI, data, and people strategy
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Eduardo (Ed) Rastelli, Chief of Staff & Global Head of Legal Operatio...
Lisa Mather: Curiosity, reinvention, and leading through change
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Lisa Mather, a seasoned global legal executive and transformation leader,...
Catherine Kemnitz: Redefining in-house law through innovation, AI, and the future of legal careers
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Catherine Kemnitz, Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Axiom, abo...
Scott Brown: Consistent career development - networking and profile building for legal leaders
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, David Lancelot sits down with Scott Brown, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Heriot Brown to explor...
Peter Connor: From lawyer to business partner, becoming a T-Shaped legal leader
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Legal Leaders Podcast, Peter Connor, founder of T-Shaped Legal, shares how in-house lawyers can transform from “just lawyers”...
Mark Smolik: Trust, data, and leadership – a legal transformation story
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Legal Leaders Podcast, Mark Smolik, CLO at DHL Supply Chain Americas joins host, David Lancelot for a deep dive into the evolut...
Cory Sumsion and Greg Lorenzon: How to scale contracting, drive efficiency, and add business value
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, host David Lancelot is joined by Cory Sumsion (Head of Commercial Legal at Signifyd) and Greg Lorenzon (Associate General Cou...
Dr Maria Pozza on space law, leadership & backing yourself
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Legal Leaders podcast, host Emma Coxhead sits down with Dr Maria Pozza, Director of Gravity Lawyers and New Zealand’s pioneer...
From the archives: Megan Gray's journey through her legal career, motherhood and gender equality advocacy
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Megan Gray to share Megan’s career journey and how her identity has evolved through life events throughou...
From the archives: Finding your path in legal ops with Adam Becker
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Legal Leaders Podcast, Adam Becker, the Director of Legal Operations at Cockroach Labs shares his journey from practicing law i...
Jeffrey Franke: Mastering modern legal departments
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, dive into the compelling story of legal operations pioneer Jeffrey Franke as he joins David Lancelot to share invaluable insights on ...
Efftichia Dower: Unlocking legal career growth through mentorship and adaptability
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Efftichia (Effie) Dower, VP of Legal at M42 joins your host, Emma Coxhead to share her inspiring career story and her insights on the...
Craig Segal: How legal leadership and strategy drive business success at Hootsuite
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu is joined by Craig Segal, CLO and Global Procurement Officer at Hootsuite. Craig s...
Elaine Darr: How AI and innovation are redefining legal operations at DHL
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu sits down with Elaine Darr, VP of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at DHL. Elaine shar...
Turning legal into a competitive advantage with Brian Martin
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join David Lancelot, CLO and EVP Advocacy at LawVu, in an engaging conversation with Brian Martin, CLO of Nutanix, as they explore th...
Empowering teams and fostering growth in legal leadership with Erwin Caban
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join host Join David Lancelot, CLO and EVP Advocacy at LawVu, in an enlightening conversation with Erwin Caban, Deputy General Counse...
How integrating diverse skill sets, such as data science and legal operations, is driving efficiency and innovation in legal practice with Caryn Sandler
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host David Lancelot chats with Caryn Sandler, Partner and Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer at Gilbert + Tobin in Sydney about...
Addressing regulatory diversity, and sustainability goals in a multinational business with Steven Miles
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu is joined by Steven Miles, General Counsel Asia Pacificand South Africa & Glob...
How legal teams can align with business goals to foster growth and innovation with Ron Bell
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu is joined by Ron Bell, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Col...
Mastering legal operations: Insights on efficiency, innovation, and the skills needed to thrive with Eric Sedwick
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host David Lancelot chats with Eric Sedwick, Senior Director of Legal Operations at TIAA, about his impressive career trajectory—fr...
Transitioning cultures and careers with Adelyn Koh, Head of Legal Asia Pacific at Fresenius Medical Care
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adelyn Koh, Head of Legal Asia Pacific at Fresenius Medical Care shares her legal career journey, including her transition from priva...
Leading with Impact: Embracing DEIB and Innovation with Kate Tyers, Global Director of Legal for Operations at Ricardo PLC
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate Tyers, Global Director of Legal for Operations at Ricardo plc, discusses her impressive career in the legal industry. From her i...
Finding Your Path in Legal Ops with Adam Becker, Director of Legal Operations at Cockroach Labs
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Legal Leaders Podcast, Adam Becker, the Director of Legal Operations at Cockroach Labs shares his journey from practicing law i...
Legal innovation & transformation with Mark Cohen, Founder & CEO of Legalmosaic
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu speaks with Mark Cohen, a trailblazer in legal innovation and transforma...
Sterling Miller, CEO & Senior Counsel at Hilgers Graben PLLC on tech, strategy and career.
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host David Lancelot chats with Sterling Miller, CEO and Senior Counsel at Hilgers Graben PLLC. Sterling shares insights from his "10 ...
The intersection of law and education: Insights from Guilherme Costa, VP & General Counsel of Bentley University
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu is joined by Guilherme Costa, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secre...
The legal mind at Morehouse College: Craig Burgess, General Counsel & CCO on higher education and leadership
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu is joined by Craig Burgess, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Offic...
A Legal Career in Sports and Entertainment with Emily Jackson, Deputy General Counsel and Director of Legal - US at FIFA World Cup 2026
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Emma sits down with Emily Jackson, Deputy General Counsel and Director of Legal U.S. at FIFA World Cup. Emily provides a be...
The new era of in-house legal professionals with David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead turns the mic on co-host David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu. With an impressive legal career a...
Employment trends and burnout with Sanam Salmani, Employment Counsel at Employment Hero
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Emma welcomes Sanam Salmani, Employment Counsel at Employment Hero and host of the "LawLenz: Employment Law Done Right...
Navigating legal operations and AI with Paul Peake, VP and General Counsel (food and B2C) at Prosus Group
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host David Lancelot, CLO and EVP of Advocacy at LawVu, chats with Paul Peake, VP and General Counsel (food and B2C) at Prosus Group. ...
Building Legal Leaders: Paula Pepin on community, business skills and the future of legal leadership
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu speaks with Paula Pepin - Founder of the GC Collective, former General C...
Balancing client duties, business needs, and personal development with Josh Lute, VP Legal - Employment & Franchise Law at Dutch Bros Coffee
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Josh Lute, VP Legal - Employment & Franchise Law at Dutch Bros Coffee. Josh shares with the c...
Empowering legal teams: Insights from 'How to make in-house a powerhouse' with Shaun Plant
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead sits down with Shaun Plant, Author & Chief Legal Evangelist at LawVu & InView to discuss his new book,...
DEI as a practice not a policy with Darshana Parekh, Inclusion Consultant and Legal Counsel
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Darshana Parekh, Inclusion Consultant & Legal Counsel in Australia. We take a comprehensive ...
Switching the mindset to "do less but do better" to thrive in challenging times with Seshani Bala
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Seshani Bala, General Counsel at KPMG New Zealand to explore the art of thriving during challengi...
What exactly is the role of in-house lawyers and how do you demonstrate your unique value with Michael Guilday
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Michael Guilday, General Counsel & Head of Property at Sydney Fish Market. Michael & Emma...
The development dilemma - Asim Khan shares with us a fresh perspective on how to progress and retain in-house legal teams.
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Asim Khan, International Commercial Counsel in the UK to discuss the development dilemma faced by i...
Building a values aligned career with Australian Legal Leader, Elisabeth Flett
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode hosted by Emma Coxhead, we delve into Elisabeth Flett's inspiring career journey, highlighting the pivotal career decisions she made t...
Embracing technology and protecting the business, Lauren Zajac shares her view on A.I, cybersecurity and authentic leadership.
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Lauren Zajac, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer at Extrahop. Lauren shares with us her career journe...
Visionary Legal Leadership - A conversation with Bjarne Tellmann
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu speaks with Bjarne Tellmann - Author of the essential “Building an Out...
A voice for change: Megan Gray's journey through her legal career, motherhood and gender equality advocacy
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Megan Gray to share Megan’s career journey and how her identity has evolved through life events throughou...
Nurturing a culture of cross-functional legal work with Matt Maruca, Legal and Communications Counsel
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Matt Maruca to share Matt’s journey to GC and how becoming a multi-disciplinary lawyer boosted his career...
Taking risks, seizing opportunities and the diversification of the General Counsel role with Zaid Gardner, General Counsel at Property Finder
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu delves into the dynamic career journey of Zaid Gardner, General Counsel at Propert...
Navigating setbacks, building resilience and fostering community with Teresa Allen, VP General Counsel at Capgemini
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we delve into the universal experience of facing challenges and setbacks in our careers, particularly in the demanding field of la...
Preparing for the future of work and building a fulfilling legal career with Helen Doukas.
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're exploring how you can own your career and prepare for the future of work. We are breaking down what it means to have...
Navigating the role of General Counsel in 2024 with Megan Fouty, General Counsel & CHRO.
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to today's episode! I'm thrilled to be joined by Megan Fouty, General Counsel and CHRO at Glowforge. Megan wears many hats, overseeing...
Leveraging AI in Legal Practice and Navigating Tough Conversations During Economic Uncertainty with Adam Wardel
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast bought to you by InView - LawVu's community for In-House Legal Professionals. A com...