The Great Lawyer Bashing Debate: Do We Deserve It?

Lawyer bashing: Do we deserve it? 💡 In this bold solo episode of the Legal Light Bulbs podcast, Verity White tackles a topic that every lawyer has encountered but few are willing to discuss, lawyer bashing. Drawing from her experience at a recent conference and years of working with in-house legal…

Fast Track Contracts: Cutting Red Tape & Leading for Good with Deb Hook

In this episode of the Legal Light Bulbs podcast, host Verity White welcomes Deb Hook, head of legal operations at the University of Sydney, to discuss the groundbreaking 'Fast Track Contracts' program. They delve into how the program transforms the traditionally slow, complex contracting processe…

Beyond the Office: Building Networks & Passions Outside the Law with Theo Kapidistrias

Building Networks and Side Hustles as an In-House Lawyer 🤝✨ In this episode of Legal Light Bulbs, the host chats with Theo Kapidistrias about the importance of building networks beyond the workplace for in-house lawyers. They explore how hobbies, communities, and side projects can help lawyers t…

Conferences & Connections

Ready to flex your social skills and level up your networking game? 🤝✨ Join Verity White, Legal Director at Checklist Legal, in this insightful solo episode of the Legal Light Bulbs podcast. Verity shares her learnings from attending three legal conferences in just four weeks, offering practical a…

Smart Strategy for Small Legal Teams

Ready to supercharge your small legal team’s strategy and unlock your full potential? ️✨ In this insightful episode of Legal Lightbulbs, Verity White sits down with the incredible Bec Taube, former General Counsel at Oxfam Australia and soon-to-be legal leader at Deakin University. Together, they …

Metrics Made Easy: A Lawyer's Guide to Numbers

"Ready to stop avoiding the numbers and harness metrics to elevate your legal team's performance?” In this solo episode of Legal Lightbulbs, Verity White shares her personal journey with metrics and how they’ve become a game-changer for legal professionals looking to demonstrate value, drive effi…

Mastering the After Meeting Email: Your Secret Weapon for Legal Productivity

"Want to master the art of follow-up emails and keep your projects on track? 📨✨ In this solo episode of Legal Lightbulbs, Verity White dives into the power of the humble after-meeting email, a simple yet mighty tool to improve productivity, align teams, and demonstrate professionalism. You’ll un…

Triage Like a Pro: Navigating Urgency and Risk in Small Legal Teams

Do you find yourself struggling to stay composed in high-pressure legal scenarios? 💡⚖️ In this exciting episode of Legal Lightbulbs, Verity White chats with shipping law expert Alison Cusack, diving into the unique challenges faced by small in-house legal teams managing global trade, tariffs, and…

Maximise Meeting Productivity: Tips and Tricks for Legal Professionals

Want to transform meetings from a dreaded obligation into energising, impactful sessions? In this solo episode of Legal Lightbulbs, Verity White dives into the art of designing productive meetings that leave you and your team aligned, energised, and ready to tackle the next steps. Verity shares her…

From Solo Lawyer to Head Legal Beagle: Building a Tech-Savvy Legal Team with Kate Sherburn (Who Gives a Crap)

What does it really take to go from solo legal counsel to Head of Legal at a fast-growing B Corp? In this episode of Legal Lightbulbs, we chat with Kate Sherburn, Head Legal Beagle at Who Gives a Crap, about building confidence, leading with purpose, and scaling a legal function with strategy and v…