Women & Law

14. Nigeria at the Intersection of Law and Fintech w/ Eliz'beth Layeni

In this episode of Women & Law, we host a conversation with Eliz’beth Layeni, a Nigerian lawyer working at the intersection of fintech, finance, and capital markets. We explore Nigeria’s evolving regulatory landscape, the key institutions shaping fintech and finance, and how developments like open banking and digital asset regulation are creating new opportunities for innovation, investment, and financial inclusion. Eliz’beth also shares reflections on building a career at the intersection of law and innovation, and advice for young women entering the field. A conversation on emerging markets, legal innovation, and the future of finance in Africa. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

13. Law and Business in Bahrain w/ Prof. Maria Casoria

In this episode of Women & Law, we host a conversation with Professor Maria Casoria, an academic and an Italian-qualified attorney, mediator, and international legal consultant currently based in Bahrain, whose career spans Europe, the United States, and the Middle East.  The conversation explores the legal and business landscape of Bahrain, a jurisdiction where civil law traditions, common law influences, and Islamic law intersect. Professor Casoria shares insights into how the country has positioned itself as a business-friendly hub in the Gulf and how its legal framework supports international investors and cross-border transactions.  In the episode, it has been also discussed how young lawyers navigate different legal traditions in global practice and the opportunities emerging in the Gulf region for international legal professionals.  Finally, the episode reflects on the evolving role of women in the legal profession, and why developing cross-cultural intelligence, technological literacy, and strong legal expertise is essential for the next generation of lawyers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

12. How the Art Market really works w/ Laura Bertilotti

In this episode of Women & Law, we host a conversation with Laura Bertilotti, head of the French Desk at Asserson, based in Tel Aviv. She previously served as General Counsel of Sotheby’s France, one of the most prestigious auction houses. She also teaches Art Law at LUISS Guido Carli in Rome and at Sciences Po Law School in Paris.  Drawing from this experience, she takes us inside the legal world of the international art market, explaining how art auctions work, the role of lawyers within auction houses, and the due-diligence processes that underpin high-value art transactions. The conversation also explores one of the most complex areas of Art Law: artworks connected to World War II provenance. Laura discusses how the legacy of wartime spoliations continues to influence the art market today and the legal challenges that arise when potentially disputed works resurface. An episode that sheds light on the legal structures behind the circulation of art, where history, culture, and international law constantly intersect. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

11. Law and Urban Transformation in China w/ Wenfeng Shao

What makes a city rise? Not only steel and glass, but law. In this episode, we host a conversation with Wenfeng Shao, LL.M. candidate at Cornell Law School and originally from Guangzhou, China, about China’s civil-law system, legal education, and the path to becoming a lawyer. We also explore her passion for urban law and how governance, infrastructure, and rural policy shape modern China. From Guangzhou to Ithaca, this is a conversation about institutions, transformation, and the invisible legal design behind every skyline. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

10. Law, Reform and Institutional Change in the MENA Region w/ Prof. Radwa Elsaman

In this episode, we host an insightful conversation with Professor Radwa S. Elsaman of Cornell Law School, whose work has helped shape legal and economic reform across the MENA region for more than two decades. We discuss her experience advising international institutions - including the World Bank, USAID, the European Investment Bank, and the European Union - along with the design of modern legal frameworks and how reform advances through ecosystems of leadership, political will, and institutional cooperation. It’s a conversation about law as a tool for development, institutional change, and the long-term impact of legal reform - including a historic turning point for women’s access to the judiciary in the region. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].