Montresor Legal General Counselling

AI and the Law with Harry Borovick

In our first General Counselling episode of the year, hosted by Joshua Blake with guest Harry Borovick, the author of AI and the Law: A Practical Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence Safely, to explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence, and legal practice.  During this episode, Harry shares his journey in writing the book, discusses the challenges and opportunities AI presents for legal professionals, and offers practical strategies for integrating AI while managing associated risks.  Harry Borovick is General Counsel at the thriving AI business, Luminance and a renowned legal expert and thought leader in AI. With extensive experience in AI, Harry has emerged as a key voice in helping lawyers understand and harness the potential of artificial intelligence.  His latest book, AI and the Law: A Practical Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence Safely, is a comprehensive resource that demystifies AI for legal practitioners and offers actionable guidance on mitigating risks while embracing innovation.

Shattering Stigma: Changing the conversation in Legal workplaces

This months General Counselling episode is hosted by Francesca Milton, and joined by guest Steven Daniel McCann. They discuss how addiction and mental health are often taboo subjects in the legal industry.  Steve McCann, Founder and Director of MCG Consulting, with 18 years of legal industry experience to foster healthier workplaces through the Corporate Mutual Aid Recovery (CMAR) programme, addressing mental health and addiction. A passionate advocate for wellbeing, he's Deputy Chair at ReachOut, Chair of the Network Development Group, and he also conducted the research for Arsène Wenger’s "My Life in Red and White.” Steve is a frequent speaker on workplace recovery, he was the Lawn Tennis Association's Mental Health Champion for World Mental Health Day and has been featured in national media. Steve recounts his personal journey, discussing the impact on his life and career, the cultures contributing to hiding these struggles, the cultural challenges in addressing these issues, and the importance of creating support systems for those in recovery within legal workplaces.

Compensation Systems and Compensation Reviews

This month's General Counselling episode is hosted by Montresor's Partner Lead Freddie Lawson, joined by ex Linklaters partner and Paul Hastings’ global vice-chair of M&A, Roger Barron. Together, Freddie and Roger tackle the essentials of preparing for your compensation review.  Learn how understanding your firm's rules and metrics, whether it's client origination, sharing knowledge, or being a subject matter expert, can help you navigate the process with confidence. They explore how to evaluate whether your firm aligns with your career goals and how to effectively handle reviews for your team members. Plus, they discuss comparing compensation systems, the impact of these systems on company culture, and the differences between English and American firms, giving actionable insights and expert advice on making the most of your compensation review.

A "No Bull' take on the legal sector from ex-GC turned entrepreneur

This month's General Counselling episode is hosted by Joshua Blake who is joined by LexSolutions' founder Manu Kanwar. They leave no stone unturned as we delve into the billable hour, 'being human' as lawyers, DEI, generational divides and (of course) AI. This is an unmissable one hour blast through everything senior legal leaders are discussing right now.  We also discuss the 'No Bull' series of events being jointly run by LexSolutions and Montresor Legal, seeking to bring senior members of the legal sector together for engaging discussions, powerful insights and purpose-led actions - all without any personal agenda, egos or BS.

Gender Identity in Law

At Montresor Legal, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and excellence within the legal profession. In this month's General Counselling episode, Stevie - Jo Barter delves into the complex landscape of gender identity within the legal industry, with guests Danni Davies, an elite US firm real estate lawyer, and Sal Morton, an ex chambers and partners Research and content associate.  This episode discusses the challenges faced by trans/non-binary individuals in the legal industry, and covers other insights such as:  - Their backgrounds and experiences coming out as non binary during the height of their careers - Challenges and discrimination faced in doing so - Exploring potential avenues for progress and ongoing advocacy efforts More about our podcast guests:  Danni Davies (they/them) is a Senior Real Estate Lawyer from at elite US law firm, Latham & Watkins. Danni came out as non-binary during the peak of their lawyer career and is a huge part of the D&I committee for the firm. Danni is involved in lot of charities and organisations that promote and create change for non-binary and transgender people.  Sal Morton (they/them) is a content specialist, writer, researcher and performer with an interest in the power of queerness in culture. Formerly of Chambers & Partners, they now work in industry-leading audience intelligence at Pulsar.  Stevie-Jo Barter (she/her) is a Consultant at Montresor Legal within the Business Services division and has 3 years experience in the recruitment industry. She recruits business support roles for boutique, international and global law firms on a permanent and interim basis. Stevie is particularly passionate about the LGBTQ+ community and considers herself to be an ally.