Beautiful Souls in Legal(Tech)

From practicing law in France to sampling mince pies on London’s rainy streets! Exactly 6 years ago, I moved to London and began a journey that changed (and humbled) me! Moving here on my own, knowing just one person I had met while traveling, was one of the biggest challenges I’d ever faced. Leaving a comfortable life to live precariously hustling between minimum wage paid jobs in an even more precarious flat (sharing a bedroom with another human being never met before and mice 🐁) It pushed me far beyond my comfort zone, but it also taught me something invaluable: my worth isn’t defined by a job title. The first few months in London helped me develop some of my greatest professional assets—resilience, social skills, sales, creativity, and hospitality. I could have chosen a career in France, but I’m grateful to my almost 28-year-old self for taking the leap into the unknown and starting over from scratch. Career breaks, setbacks, and detours don’t determine our worth—they shape us into better versions of ourselves. 👑 🥂Here’s to singing in the rain, embracing risks, and trusting the journey! 🥂☔️ From hustling to spreading the Queen Energy 👑 👀What’s the craziest thing you did in your career that somehow turned out ok? P.S.: I am celebrating this with a cheeky Nando’s but Greggs was a close contender 😅 #anniversary 🎉🍾 #careerchange

There are days when I feel stuck in a loop of « What the *?! am I even doing? Then something happens that makes me realize I am living one of my many dreams from a past version of myself. Back in 2020, I came across Robert Hanna ‘s profile and then podcast. I was amazed and instantly became a fan. Not only did he build a strong following, but he also managed to create a community across the industry that shares his values and can’t believe I am part of it! So believe me, Leila of 2020, 2021 would have screamed at the opportunity to be on the Legally Speaking Podcast ™️ 🥳 I’ll say it again: I will never take for granted the chance to use my voice publicly because it did not always come easily—whether due to a lack of opportunities or confidence (but that’s a story for another day). Anyhoo!! Why should you tune in? 👀 Rob says it better than me: 1️⃣ It is only 6 minutes!! #TimeIsMoney Chatterbox—ADHD in check during this very short episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast. 2️⃣ Gain actionable insights on enhancing transparency and innovation in your firm. 3️⃣ Learn from one of the leading voices in legal tech and community building. (AKA my humble self 🙈) 4️⃣ Discover practical tips for fostering a supportive and innovative workplace environment. 5️⃣ And last but not least, it is an opportunity to finally understand what the heck I am doing for a living! 👑 Here’s a spoiler: I am not a professional FOMO event creator, but if such an opportunity exists, please let me know! 😅 I did my best in 6 minutes 💜 🚨Also, if you listen to the end, there is some big news for Beautiful Souls in Legal(Tech) happening very soon 👑 I am taking the risk to have this post sent into LinkedIn Oblivion - but you can find the links to the episode here 🎧🎙️ 🍎 Apple Podcasts 👉https://lnkd.in/e4zG9_xk 🎙️ Spotify 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYm4Xb5z

I had the privilege of finally meeting Leila El Gharbi in person last week at LegalTechTalk & I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed donning my tiara and channeling my queen energy! For those who don't know Leila, she's the founder of Beautiful Souls in Legal(Tech) a vibrant community that provides a safe and inclusive space for legal professionals. Through storytelling & empowerment, the community helps lawyers embrace their inner queen/royal energy, encouraging them to tap into their full potential. The crowns symbolize taking back power over our narrative and how we want to show up and be seen at work. Huge thanks to Leila for all you do and for the fantastic photos. Great to connect with a fellow committed community builder. Excited to partner with you! #communitybuilding #diversityAndInclusion #lawyers #inspireChange #legaltechtalk

Sshhhh don’t let them know legal can be fun!! 🤫🤐 Would you believe all these amazing people are lawyers or navigating the legal world? 👑 I spent the last few days at Legal Tech Talk, spreading some royal energy. While I’m recuperating and triaging the 300+ photos I’ve taken 😱 (what was I thinking??), trying to find a way to summarize my experience and share the highlights… I thought I’d introduce you to the wonderful people proudly wearing their crowns. For those who don’t know, about a year ago, I decided to be the change I wanted to see. The crowns symbolize taking back power over our narrative and how we want to show up and be seen at work. Individuals have the power to shape the culture and drive real change when it comes to DEIB. There is enough light for everyone, and after a year, I am convinced that sparkles have a magical effect on people. 👀 Anyhoo! Who can you spot in the video? 👑 Can you guess how many portraits were taken in this video? Also I have given 2 crowns because they are meant to be given and shared! Which brings to a total number of 44 crowns given in a year!! If you want to be part of the tiara revolution with Beautiful Souls in Legal(Tech), don’t hesitate to reach out! 💌 #EmbraceYourInnerQueenEnergy #diversityAndInclusion #lawyers #inspireChange #legaltechtalk

Getting ready to go on stage to share my diversity story that inspired me to start Beautiful Souls in Legal(Tech) and to speak more generally about diversity in law! All dolled up - make up and hair done for speaker - sign me up anytime! Ready to embrace and share the inner Queen energy 👑 #legaltechtalk #diversity

Getting ready for this week’s networking marathon and speaking engagement and feeling like Mary Poppins while prepping my backpack for the day! 👀 Is there such a thing as too many crowns? 👑 I don’t think so! With Beautiful Souls in Legal(Tech), we’ve upped our game, and a big announcement is coming soon! 🚨👀 Let’s celebrate, people! 🎉👑 Let’s encourage changes in behaviors and culture to foster more diversity and inclusion! 💙✨

When I was younger, I used to joke around and say that I am not like other lawyers. Because people had this cliche idea that lawyers are boring. These past few years, networking like my life depends on it, I have met the most creative, fun and very “human” people evolving in the legal space. So I guess maybe I am like other lawyers? 🧐 with an added layer of sparkles ✨ I am a big fan of LegalGeek because they are managing to deliver content while making it a safe, fun, playful and creative space for people to connect. Legal Geek Growth was the perfect size. It is mainly for SME law firms as innovation is not just dedicated to the big players. I am excited to see this space evolve and taking into account all kind of players. Jimmy Vestbirk and Beth Fellner - everything was perfect as usual! Special mention to Carl Morrison who came all the way from the US 🇺🇸! Automatically brought sparkles and butterflies to my heart 🥰 #networking #legaltech #lawyers #legalops There is nothing like in person meetings! ☺️

Freshly arrived at Legal Geek Growth!! I swapped my crown for a flower crowns, but don’t worry I still have 3 real tiaras in my bag! 👑 Who’s there?? 👀👀 Thank you to Karol Valencia who made this possible! #networking #legaltech

I’m (NOT) looking for a man in finance - trust fund - 6’5 - blue eyes 🎶👀 BUT I’m lookin’ for a legal tech tool, Easy to implement, no hidden cost, maximum ROI. 🎶 I’m lookin’ for a legal tech tool, No headaches, open API, sleek UI. 🎶 Happy Monday ☀️ To those who already know what they want and go for it! But also to legal professionals feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. We are animating a workshop next week with Karol Valencia - Vadym Kuzmenko 👨🏻💻 - Mariam Chaduneli and Usman Mirza! So if you are unsure where to start this may be a good start! 🚨IN PERSON EVENT!! Wednesday 12 June- 3 pm (Link to register in the comments) I believe that the most important part in the legal tech buying journey is to understand what you need! What are your top criteria? 🛒 #legaltech #legalops #lawyers

We are proud to share the O List 2024 brochure highlighting the contributions of our first ever group of O Listers, all of whom continue to make the legal profession better. Click on the link for our brochure and hear more from the O Listers and see why they were nominated and chosen to become our inaugural group of O Listers. https://lnkd.in/eFDgYV88 It is also nearly that time of year when the process of selecting the next group of O Listers starts. Please keep an eye out for how you can nominate someone in the legal industry who consistently puts People First and always lives and breathes one or more of the 5 Os – Open, Original, Opportunity, Ownership and Optimism. If you know someone who you feel should be part of the O List, please keep an eye out for the launch in early June. #olist #peoplefirst   #oshaped