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Legal Unicorns

By: Legally Africa
  • Summary

  • Legal Unicorns: Rob Green invites Africa-based Legal Industry leaders to chat about their lives and careers, to find out more about the people and the business behind the law, across the Continent.


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Episodes
  • Richard Thompson Takes The Legal Road Less travelled
    Apr 17 2024

    Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com.

    Join us as we chat to legal consultant Richard Thompson who has taken a chance on himself and gone the road less travelled!

    Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more!

    Connect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns

    Get in touch with Rob regarding your legal career today - rob@thegrmgroup.com

    For more legal career insights, listen here - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/

    Know someone who you think is a legal unicorn? Get in touch with us - info@thegrmgroup.com!

    00:00 Introduction
    04:07 Getting into the 'real' world - a bumpy start
    08:45 Impact of mental health on decision-making
    14:38 Into the working world
    22:07 Taking a chance on yourself - starting a consultancy
    33:45 The gig economy post COVID
    40:45 Impact of Family on your legal career
    45:18 Future investments

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    48 mins
  • Young and Ambitious: Navigating M&A Law with Oliver Kabongo
    Apr 3 2024

    Thank you to our Sponsors Umbiie, www.umbiie.com and Stiint-IT, www.stiint-it.com.

    Join us as we chat to superstar M&A attorney Oliver Kabongo. Born in Congo and raised in South Africa and living in London, Oliver's experience and career has us captured!

    Don’t forget to drop a like and comment and SUBSCRIBE for more!

    Connect with Legal Unicorns: https://linktr.ee/legalunicorns

    Get in touch with Rob regarding your legal career today - rob@thegrmgroup.com

    For more legal career insights, listen here - https://mylegalcareer.podia.com/

    Know someone who you think is a legal unicorn? Get in touch with Tsitsi (tsitsi@thegrmgroup.com)!

    00:00 Introduction
    3:00 Growing up Congolese in South Africa
    7:35 Post University struggles as a foreigner in South Africa
    15:18 Taking his career international
    27:19 COVID's impact on career and personal journey
    33:50 Diversity and Inclusion is here to stay!
    40:32 Technology's impact on legal work
    42:30 What's next?

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    48 mins
  • Forging a Path: Ruth Gondwe's Journey in Legal Tech
    Mar 20 2024

    #LegalTech #WomeninTech #Innovation #Malawi #SouthAfrica #techpioneers

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Ruth Gondwe, a trailblazer in the legal tech industry.

    Born in Malawi, Ruth's journey took her to South Africa, where she now leads the charge in transforming the legal landscape through technology.

    In this captivating interview, we'll delve into her remarkable story, exploring the challenges she overcame, the innovative solutions she has championed, and her vision for the future of legal tech.

    From her humble beginnings to her current position at the forefront of the industry, Ruth's experiences are a testament to the power of determination and the boundless potential of technology to reshape traditional fields.

    Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a true pioneer in the legal tech world.

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    00:00 Introduction
    04:25 Growing up in Malawi, the 'warm heart of Africa'
    16:00 A change in pace
    24:00 Getting herself through law school!
    28:00 Journey into Tech
    37:27 Next steps in the journey

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    48 mins

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