Barnaby Merrill speaks to Katherine Mateo, a counsel in Olshan’s litigation team, about her career, including her work as a member of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion committee. Also discussed are the challenges of a firm-wide approach to D&I, and the importance of firm culture in long-term planning.
Sep 2025
Christina Blacklaws, Pt 2: legal tech, yesterday, now and tomorrow
Will Tolcher, Global Bar Editor of Legal 500, speaks with Christina Blacklaws – chair of the Lawtech UK panel and former president of the Law Society in England and Wales – about the uses and abuses of artificial intelligence in the legal world, how technology will shape the lega ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2025
Christina Blacklaws, Pt 1: leadership, innovation and different ways of doing law
Will Tolcher, Global Bar Editor of Legal 500, speaks with Christina Blacklaws – former president of the Law Society of England and Wales and chair of the Lawtech UK panel – about her roles in pioneering legal practices, steering the profession through tumultuous times, and the ev ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 2024
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Fostering Belonging and Diversity in Law (Part III)
In the final episode of this three-part series, we dive deep into the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the legal industry with Katherine “Kat” Mateo, a seasoned litigator at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. Kat is a champion for DEIB, and she brings ... Show More
13m 26s
Aug 2021
How Do Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives Positively Impact Workplace Culture?
Nancy Rothbard, Deputy Dean and Management Professor at the Wharton School, talks to Dan Loney about a new report she co-authored on evidence-based diversity, equity and inclusion practices and how they can positively impact workplace culture.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0 ... Show More
14m 29s
Oct 2022
Let’s chat… mastering a successful career in Deals with Lucy Stapleton - S3:E1
To kick- off Season 3, Lucy Stapleton, Head of Deals spoke to Scott and Charlotte on how to master a successful career in Deals (Lead Advisory, Value Creation & Realisation, Transactions, Restructuring & Forensics). Lucy discusses her inspiring journey; from starting her career i ... Show More
26m 50s
Mar 2023
Open to Work Mini-Series: Gabrielle Cohen, UX/UI Design
Gabrielle Cohen, an experienced UX/UI designer, joins the Mini-Series to showcase her career goals and objectives. Gabrielle is an entrepreneur (she owns her own design business) and is passionate about being a team player.
If you know anyone hiring or open to connecting with G ... Show More
34m 48s
Oct 2025
Breaking the Law - S9 EP 06
In this episode, Claire Rason sits down with Helen Burness, a trailblazer in legal marketing, founder of Saltmarsh Marketing, and co-founder of Helen Squared. Helen shares her remarkable journey from tech PR to big law, through Chambers, and into the realm of legal consultancy. W ... Show More
40m 4s