The Legal Leaders Podcast

Welcome to The Legal Leaders Podcast, brought to you by LawVu Legal Leaders community for in-house legal professionals. A place where candid conversations meet legal excellence; from exploring the latest technological advancements shaping legal practice to addressing crucial issues surrounding mental health and diversity in the legal profession, each episode offers a refreshing and honest perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today's legal community.

The Legal Leaders Podcast is a business podcast hosted by LawVu, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

LawVu hosts The Legal Leaders Podcast, a business show with 70 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  Benjamin White on building an in-house legal community at Crafty Counsel

  Sep 22, 202630 minS2

  In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Benjamin White, Founder of Crafty Counsel, about building one of the world's most influential in-house legal communities, creating meaningful connections for legal professionals, and why the future of legal leadership depends on trust, vulnerability, and shared learning. They discuss: How Crafty Counsel grew from solving the isolation of in-house lawyers into a global community Why memorable events are built around human stories, not just legal topics The leadership lessons every in-house lawyer can take from the UK Post Office scandal and the importance of speaking up when something isn't right Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on community, modern legal leadership, and creating meaningful experiences that help in-house lawyers thrive. Links: Connect with Benjamin White on ⁠⁠LinkedIn Follow the Legal Leader community on ⁠ LinkedIn ⁠ Join the Legal Leader community

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  Episode #16

  Inside Municipal Law: Matthew Pentz on Serving as a Town's In-House Counsel of 190,000 People

  Sep 15, 202630 minS2

  In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Matt Pentz, Deputy Town Attorney at the Town of Cary, North Carolina, about what it actually looks like to be in-house counsel for a local government – one of the largest, least-talked-about areas of in-house legal practice in the country. They discuss: Serving as corporate counsel for a "municipal corporation" spanning 14 departments Sunshine laws, public meetings, and public records requests are issues that private-sector counsel never face Finding his way into municipal law through IMLA and a non-traditional career path Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on running a legal department for a town of 190,000 people, navigating sunshine laws and public records in the age of AI and wearables, and how a "non-traditional" law school path led to more than a decade in municipal government practice. Links: Connect with Matthew Pentz on LinkedIn . Follow the Legal Leader community on LinkedIn .

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  Episode #16

  Adrian Moffatt: From Legal Expert to Legal Executive

  Sep 8, 202642 minS2

  In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Adrian Moffatt, Executive General Manager – Legal and Corporate at Ausco Modular, about how in-house lawyers can build influence, earn trust, and grow beyond the legal function. They discuss: Building a personal brand on LinkedIn The "bypass" – enabling the business instead of saying no Moving from legal expert to legal executive Using AI to free up time for career growth Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on personal branding for in-house lawyers, becoming a trusted general counsel, and stepping into a true business-leader role. Links: Connect with Adrian Moffatt on ⁠⁠ LinkedIn . Follow the Legal Leader community on LinkedIn . Join the Legal Leader community.

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  Episode #14

  Sterling Miller on Marketing Yourself In-House: Building Influence, Visibility, and Legal Leadership

  Aug 18, 202641 minS2

  In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Sterling Miller, CEO and Chief Counsel at Hilgers Graben and former General Counsel at Sabre and Travelocity, about how in-house lawyers can market themselves and build influence within the business. They discuss: Why in-house lawyers must actively promote their value and contributions How to build strong relationships and credibility across the business The mindset shift from legal expert to strategic business partner Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on self-promotion, business alignment, and what it takes to stand out and succeed as an in-house legal leader. Links: Connect with Sterling Miller on LinkedIn . Follow the Legal Leader community⁠ .

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  Episode #13

  Jawwad Irshad on transforming legal operations at Tokyo Electron Europe

  Aug 4, 202632 minS2

  In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast , host David Lancelot talks with Jawwad Irshad , General Counsel and Company Secretary at Tokyo Electron Europe , about building a modern legal function from the ground up, using technology to reduce legal spend, and proving legal's value to the business through measurable outcomes. They discuss: How Jawwad built Tokyo Electron Europe's legal, compliance, and risk function from scratch while supporting a lean team across nine European countries. Why investing in legal technology and knowledge management dramatically reduced outside counsel spend while helping the legal team scale alongside a rapidly growing business. How legal leaders can communicate value in the language of the business by focusing on operational excellence, measurable outcomes, and strategic leadership. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on building high-performing legal teams, leveraging technology to drive efficiency, and redefining legal as a business enabler rather than a cost center. Links: Connect with Jawwad Irshad on ⁠⁠LinkedIn . Follow the Legal Leaders community on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠. ⁠Join the Legal Leaders community .

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