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Lessons I Learned in Law
Hosted by Scott Brown, Founder of
Heriot Brown
Scott Brown is a 'recovering lawyer'.
Following years working in international law firms, he now runs specialist in-house recruitment business, Heriot Brown. His extensive discussions with people across the legal profession have given him insight into what makes lawyers tick.
Now, Scott shares those insights with you on the number one podcast for in-house lawyers - to help you in your own career. On each episode, Scott invites guests to leave their egos at the door, share their professional successes and challenges, as well as the lessons they've learned in law.
The latest episodes
Season 6 Episode 10
On the show this week, Scott Brown is joined by Lucie Grant, Vice President and Global General Counsel at Dura-Line which is part of the Orbia Group.The story of Lucie is incredibly inspiring: from an intellectual property litigator to pivotal roles within giants like Thermo Fisher Scientific and BAE Systems.
Season 6 Episode 9
Buckle up for another episode of Lessons I Learned in Law! This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Alison Malin Zoellner, the Group General Counsel over at Dentsu Group, on of the largest global advertising firms.
Resources: Even more lessons
Regular updates, guides and insights from the Heriot Brown team and in-house legal Community
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FTSE Listed Company Sought to Broaden Team Diversity
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Startup Needed Cost-Effective Legal Expansion
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Global Corporation Overcame Poor Brand Perception in Legal Hiring
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FTSE Listed Company Sought to Broaden Team Diversity
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Startup Needed Cost-Effective Legal Expansion
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Global Corporation Overcame Poor Brand Perception in Legal Hiring
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A few of our favourite past events
Charity General Counsel Burns Night, raising funds for The Beam Foundation
25 Jan 2024
An unforgettable night of merriment, camaraderie, and the irresistible charm of all things Scottish. 100% of the ticket price is donated to Beam, a UK Social Enterprise on a mission to provide a crowdfunding platform for the homeless, giving them the opportunity to raise funds for professional training tailored to their unique talents and experiences..
Heriot Brown In-House Legal Community: Summer Borrel
13 Jun 2024
Whether you’re In-House, in Private Practice, Dutch, or an Expat – you’re welcome here! The main criterion? A willingness to pay it forward and generously share your advice! The Summer Borrel brought together lawyers from diverse international backgrounds. This isn’t your typical networking event—it’s about forging real connections and offering genuine support.
In-House Women in Law Breakfast: Navigating your in-house legal career, and beyond
12 Mar 2024
We celebrated International Women’s Day 2024 with the In-house Women in Law Panel and Networking Breakfast, with guest speakers Lisa Ardley-Price, Managing Legal Counsel at NatWest and Global Co-Chair of the NatWest Gender Network; Maryam Ziarati McLoughlin, General Counsel at Paddle; Joanne Theodoulou, General Counsel at Simply Business and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at Mind; and Anna Koshy, General Counsel at Lendable.
Driving Change with Pride: Networking with a Twist.
29 Jun 2023
We came together to share our workplace experiences and the lessons we’ve learned in our journeys as LGBTQ+ professionals (or allies)! By sharing and discussing, we can generate ideas and make changes to build better workplaces. This evening featured delicious bites and refreshing beverages and ample opportunity to mingle and forge connections with like-minded individuals.
Heriot Brown In-House Legal Community Yoga Class.
25 Sep 2023
A truly unique networking experience that combines the rejuvenating power of yoga with the opportunity to expand your professional connections. Set in a serene and tranquil setting, this enticing event is designed to help you start your week off on the right foot.
Navigating the work life blend: Career and Parenthood Workshop for in-house lawyers
4 Jul 2024
We partnered with Kellie Nedelcoux, Founder of Career & Parenthood to run a workshop about juggling your career as an in-house lawyer and parenthood. This session was co-hosted by Lucy Taylor, Head of Interim at Heriot Brown and moderator of the In-House Parents Club Community, who had recently returned from maternity leave after having twins. The In-house Parents Club Community is a dedicated channel in our wider community that brings together in-house lawyers who are also parents to share tips, tricks, and support.
Kind words from community members
Kind words from
community members
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