The Crafty Show - Crafty Counsel's in-house legal podcast

Feb 04 2025 48 ep. 35 mins 13
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Welcome to the Crafty Show, a legal podcast. Produced by Crafty Counsel, a digital media company and community with the aim to spread joy, connection and insight to in-house lawyers. Join Crafty Counsel’s founder Ben White as he speaks to lawyers who have left private practice, often to join in-house legal teams about their career journeys.

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Mental health in the legal profession: A conversation that matters

Feb 04 2025 49 mins  
This week we are bringing you a special episode of our podcast, Inside In-House Legal. Once a quarter, we host Crafty Innovates - a call open to anyone in the legal ecosystem interested in innovation (in it’s many varieties!). Back in September, we dived into the critical topic of mental health in the legal profession with our Crafty Fest 2024 Charity Partner, LawCare. This discu

Michael Bernstein on balancing business needs and risk management

Jan 21 2025 26 mins  
In the latest episode of the Insight In-House Legal podcast, Ben White chats with Michael Bernstein, Senior Legal Counsel at Trustpilot. Michael shares how his entrepreneurial upbringing and creative background shaped his approach to in-house legal roles, emphasising problem-solving, adaptability, and building strong professional relationships. He also discusses the transformative

Grainne O'Driscoll on non-linear career paths

Jan 07 2025 36 mins  
In the latest episode of the Inside In-House Legal podcast, Ben sits down for a chat with Grainne O'Driscoll, Product and Marketing Counsel at Credit Karma. Grainne's journey—from navigating the 2008 global financial crisis to unexpected detours like scuba diving—shows that success isn’t always linear. She shared powerful reflections on resilience, flexibility, and the import

Navigating Legal Across Industries: Insights from Alex Williams

Dec 17 2024 33 mins  
In the latest episode of the Inside In-House Legal podcast, Ben is joined by Alex Williams (Legal Director & Company Secretary). Alex shares insights from his in-house legal career spanning Nike, Uber, and now leading the legal team at Zelus. He discusses the challenges and rewards of working across diverse industries, the importance of building strong relationships, and the un

Leadership and impact with Daniel Whitehead

Dec 03 2024 44 mins  
Join Ben White as he interviews Daniel Whitehead, Global Head of Issuer Services Legal at Citi, in this engaging episode. Discover Daniel's remarkable career journey and his volunteer work with Medical Lifelines Ukraine. Gain insights into navigating change, proactive problem-solving, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Learn about the importance of achieving balance in hig

Adam Hirschovits: The challenges of being a sole in-house lawyer

Nov 22 2024 38 mins  
Taking a look inside the career of an in-house lawyer with Adam Hirschovits! Tune in to the latest episode of the Insight In-house Legal podcast where Ben White sits down to chat with with Adam Hirschovits, Senior Commercial and Legal Director at The Roald Dahl Story Company. Adam and Ben dive into exploring Adam’s career journey so far. Discussing the opportunities and challenge

Words of wisdom for in-house lawyers from in-house lawyers

Jul 23 2024 9 mins  
In this special bonus episode of The Crafty Show, we’ve pulled together some of the words of wisdom our various in-house lawyer interviewees shared during our conversations. We asked them whether there was any advice they had been given that they still use to this day, and we received a range of fascinating (and, of course, helpful!) insights. So, whether you're just starting out

Exploring Neurodiversity with James Smither, Connagh McCormick & Jessie Smith

Jul 03 2024 38 mins  
James Smither, co-founder of the Neurodiversity Network, sits down with in-house lawyer Connagh McCormick, and private practice lawyer Jessie Smith to discuss the importance of understanding and embracing neurodiversity in the legal field. During their conversation, they share personal experiences and perspectives, highlighting the need for organisations to support neurodiverse ind

Lee Castleton: The Post Office Bankrupted Me

Jun 24 2024 42 mins  
Lee Castleton purchased a Post Office in Bridlington, Yorkshire, in 2003. When the Post Office management discovered a loss of £25,000 in the computer system, they blamed Lee, who argued that the Horizon IT system was at fault. The Post Office sued him, won the case, and pursued legal costs amounting to £321,000, which led to Lee's bankruptcy. To this day, he is still awaiting co

Harriet Dedman: From Corporate Law to Emmy-Nominated Journalism

May 31 2024 34 mins  
In this episode of The Crafty Show, Lucie Cruz, Content Producer at Crafty Counsel, is joined by Harriet Dedman, Counsel at Tiny, journalist, photographer, and filmmaker. Beginning her career at Hogan Lovells in 2008, Harriet spent a decade exploring various legal roles. In 2014, she transitioned into freelance journalism and filmmaking while continuing her corporate law work. In 2