Counsel
Mel Scott
This is a podcast for in house lawyers hosted by Mel Scott, Senior Legal Counsel at a global technology company based in Brisbane, Australia. Join Mel as she interviews key people in the in house legal profession, shares insights and demystifies in house practice. Connect with Mel on Instagram @TheInHouseLawyer or LinkedIn.
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About Our Guest: Elisabeth Flett is the General Counsel and Company Secretary of Cancer Council NSW. Elisabeth and Mel discuss finding purpose and passion in your career, including Elisabeth's break from the law to study veterinary science and what drew her back to legal practice. Elisabeth was recently awarded 2023 General Counsel of the Year by the Association of Corporate Counsel. Connect with Elisabeth: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethflett/ Instagram: @the.me.shaped.lawyer Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinhouselawyer/ Counsel Podcast Page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67479008/admin/feed/posts/ Instagram & TikTok: @theinhouselawyer
About Our Guest: Yosr Hamza is Head of Legal and Director of Legal and Compliance at Gartner. In addition to her work as a lawyer and business advisor, Yosr is a proud caregiver and advocate for her son, who lives with a rare disease. Connect with Yosr: Blog: https://docket.acc.com/author/yosr-hamza Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosrhamza/ Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinhouselawyer/ Counsel Podcast Page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67479008/admin/feed/posts/ Instagram: @theinhouselawyer Support: Thank you to Markster for supporting this episode. Visit markster.com.au or email [email protected]. Thank you also to InCounsel for supporting this episode. Visit incounsel.com.au for more.
07/22/20 • 32 min
Mel is the Senior Legal Counsel at Megaport Limited, a global technology company founded in Brisbane. She is a passionate advocate for all things in-house and shares career insights for law students and graduates on Instagram @theinhouselawyer. She serves as a Member of the Queensland Law Society's In-House Committee and as the In-House Advisor to the Women Lawyers Association Queensland. She is excited to have recently launched this podcast and now has her very own hobby to spend time on when Husband, Troy, is at golf (hint: that's often!) Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/ Instagram: @theinhouselawyer Email: [email protected]
07/01/20 • 39 min
Jemima is senior lawyer and executive who is passionate about helping other lawyers succeed. She has worked in-house for most of her career and really enjoys the combination of lawyering and being a part of the business. Outside of work, Jemima serves on a number of not for profit boards and tries to teach her small humans to be kind, brave and to have fun. Connect with Jemima: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemima-harris-21823972/ Website: https://www.lodlaw.com/ Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/ Instagram: @theinhouselawyer Email: [email protected]
Marc Yudkin is currently the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel of VaynerX, LLC - the parent company of various international digital marketing and advertising businesses including VaynerMedia, The Gallery Media Group, VaynerProductions and Tracer Labs, LLC. As Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for all of these businesses, Marc is responsible for all of the Company’s global operations, acquisitions, employee relations issues and other matters relating to the overall general operation of a 900-person global agency while also ensuring that services provided adhere to the many regulations and guidelines promulgated by governmental authorities and other self-regulatory bodies. In January of 2020, Marc received an Icon Award as one of the top 100 US Corporate Counsels. He has been a guest lecturer at New York Law School and Pace University School of Law and previously presented at the Annual Meeting of the New York State Bar Association. Marc was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2020 after serving as the Company's General Counsel for the previous eight (8) years. Prior to becoming General Counsel of VaynerX, Marc was at Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti, LLP where he was selected by his peers as a New Jersey Super Lawyers for four (4) straight years. His practice focused on representing middle market companies on a wide scope of advertising, intellectual property and transactional matters, including, private equity and venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions and joint venture arrangements. He earned his J.D from Emory University School of Law and his B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton where he double majored in Philosophy, Politics and Law and Economics. Marc currently resides in New Jersey and is admitted to practice law in the States of New York, New Jersey and Georgia. Connect with Marc: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-yudkin-81400670/ Website: https://vaynerx.com/ Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinhouselawyer/ Counsel Podcast page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-podcast Instagram: @theinhouselawyer counselpodcast.com for more resources and episodes ~~~ Thank you to Markster for supporting this episode. Visit markster.com.au or email [email protected]. Thank you to InCounsel for supporting this episode too. Visit incounsel.com.au. ~~~
Having started her career in building and construction law, litigation and insolvency in large and medium firms, Jodi has been in-house since 2011, becoming General Counsel of a large private construction and engineering entity in 2014. She is now the Vice President, Legal & Compliance for Volvo Group Australia, is a member of the Executive Leadership Team, and also has responsibility for the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality functions. Volvo Group Australia manufactures Volvo and Mack trucks at a factory facility in Wacol, and the Group also includes UD Trucks, Volvo Penta marine and industrial engines, Volvo Buses and Volvo Construction Equipment, along with Volvo Financial Services. At home and at work, Jodi is passionate about equality and opportunities for girls and women, and has two incredibly strong-willed daughters as a consequence. In this episode, we discuss: - the flawed logic in my opening question (lol); - a new approach to training the business on legal issues; - how to transition from one industry to another at a senior level; - working effectively with legal recruiters; and - Jodi's approach to 'the juggle' of full time work and young family life. Connect with Jodi: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jodinpalmer/ Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/ Counsel Podcast page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-podcast Instagram: @theinhouselawyer Clubhouse: @inhouselawyer Email: [email protected]
08/19/20 • 29 min
** PART TWO ** Links to the resources discussed in this episode: Ten Things: Help Your Client Get Their Contract Through Legal Quickly https://sterlingmiller2014.wordpress.com/2014/12/23/ten-things-help-your-client-get-their-contract-through-legal-quickly/ Ten Things: How To Read A Contract: https://sterlingmiller2014.wordpress.com/2019/08/28/ten-things-how-to-read-a-contract/ About Sterling: Sterling has enjoyed a wide and varied 30-year legal career. He is a three-time general counsel, having served in that role at Silicon Valley-based Marketo, Inc., and at Texas-based travel industry giants Sabre Corporation and Travelocity.com. In January 2019, after leading the legal team that completed the sale of Marketo to Adobe Inc., Sterling returned to the Dallas office of Hilgers Graben PLLC as Senior Counsel where he focuses on litigation, general corporate matters, and data privacy. He earned his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis (with honors) and his bachelor’s degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He is certified in data privacy by the IAPP (CIPP/US) and began working on data privacy issues in the mid-1990’s. Sterling is a frequent industry speaker, including keynote speeches and presenting on privacy issues at South-By-Southwest. He also writes frequently for Thomson Reuters as well as comments on cutting edge legal issues on LinkedIn and Twitter. He recently prepared a teaching module for Baylor Law School on the application of artificial intelligence and the practice of law. He publishes the award-winning legal blog entitled “Ten Things You Need to Know as In-House Counsel.” He has published four books including a book on the evolution of the National Football League and a cookbook, along with two books for the American Bar Association. He coaches in-house lawyers and consults with legal departments around the globe. Sterling also plays in an 80's alternative cover band called "Big Wheel. An in-house legal legend indeed! Connect with Sterling: Website: www.HilgersGraben.com Blog: www.TenThings.net Books: www.SterlingMillerBooks.com Twitter: @10ThingsLegal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterlinglmille Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/ Counsel Podcast page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-podcast Instagram: @theinhouselawyer Email: [email protected]
06/17/20 • 43 min
Anna Lozynski is an executive general counsel, author and thought-leader. She believes that legal innovation is invigorating, change is energising and efficiency will never go out of fashion. Anna has studied law in Melbourne, Beijing, Utrecht and Boston. Starting out at a major Australian law firm, she has spent the majority of her legal career in-house working in the banking, automotive and cosmetics industries. In 2019 Anna was identified as one of APAC’s Top 10 Most Innovative Lawyers by Financial Times, and sits on the Australian Committee of CLOC (Corporate Legal Operations Consortium) and the Advisory Board of She Breaks The Law - a global networking platform for female disruptors. Described as a change agent, Anna is a sought-after commentator and speaker both domestically and internationally – seeking to shift the dialogue in order to propel the profession forward. Check out Anna's incredible work on all things innovation, including the e-book discussed in the episode: https://annalozynski.com/shop/ Connect with Anna: Instagram: @legallyinnovative LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lozynski-5899232/ Website: annalozynski.com Connect with Mel: Instagram: @theinhouselawyer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/ Email: [email protected]
06/02/20 • 50 min
Theo Kapodistrias is a multi-national award-winning lawyer and keynote speaker He has been recognised as a thought-leader in the legal environment, particularly through the achievements in the not-for-profit and voluntary space. He is a corporate lawyer at the University of Tasmania with over 5 years' experience. Theo is a Tasmanian Ambassador and Industry Champion with Business Events Tasmania promoting Tasmania as a key destination for corporate events, the Tasmanian Divisional President and Director of the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia, and an Ambassador with World Idea Day. As a keynote speaker, Theo's focus is on how individuals and emerging leaders can reconnect, reengage and make an impact through utilising their communication, collaboration skills, and connections to strive for positive change in their worlds. Connect with Theo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theo-kapodistrias/ Instagram: @theokap88 Twitter: @theokap88 Website: www.theokap.com.au Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/ Instagram: @theinhouselawyer
James d'Apice is a commercial and litigation lawyer who recently launched a new law firm, Gravamen. James is also passionate about sharing engaging and nuanced legal updates through his video series 'Coffee and a Case Note' which you can find wherever you get your social media fix. Mel gets the inside scoop from James on everything from rap battles to his new law firm and working with external counsel. Connect with James: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdapice/ Instagram: @coffeeandacasenote Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinhouselawyer/ Counsel Podcast Page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67479008/admin/feed/posts/ Instagram & TikTok: @theinhouselawyer
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How many episodes does Counsel have?
Counsel currently has 41 episodes available.
What topics does Counsel cover?
The podcast is about Management, Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Counsel?
The episode title '40. “I get to combine my passion and purpose” - Mel asks General Counsel Elisabeth Flett about Building a Purposeful Legal Career | Interview' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Counsel?
The average episode length on Counsel is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Counsel released?
Episodes of Counsel are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Counsel?
The first episode of Counsel was released on Jun 2, 2020.
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