The leadership lesson nobody in law school teaches you.

This is what real leadership in modern law looks like. 👇

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast ™️, I sit down with one of the most influential voices in global law. Emily Monastiriotis. Global Managing Partner at Simmons & Simmons and one of Financial News’ Top 50 Most Influential Lawyers of 2025.

Here is why you will want to hear every minute of this inspiring conversation:

🔴 Emily’s journey from a tiny school in Corfu to leading one of the world’s most respected firms is extraordinary
🔴 She opens up on resilience, pressure and performing at the highest levels without losing yourself
🔴 She explains how client expectations are shifting and why firms must align people, clients and technology to stay relevant
🔴 She shares how she is reshaping global strategy across Asia, the Middle East and Europe
🔴 She breaks down the real markers of modern leadership that go far beyond title or hierarchy
🔴 She discusses Percy, the firm’s in-house LLM, and what true innovation looks like inside a global law firm
🔴 She gives career-defining advice on differentiation and why young lawyers must bring their whole story to the table

✨ Spotlight on Emily ✨

Emily is a market-leading expert in international construction disputes. Her cases have featured in The Lawyer Top Cases of the Year. She is a champion of mentoring, inclusion and developing talent. Her leadership is anchored in three principles. Clients. People. Technology. She is shaping the future of one of the profession’s most significant global firms and doing it with authenticity and intent.

Two quotes that capture her mindset: 

 💬 “Everyone has a role in shaping the future of this firm. Real change will come from juniors as much as partners.”

 💬 “You need to know yourself, your limitations and your opportunities. Time doesn’t exist. You have to make time.”

A thought to leave you with: 

Are you building a career that moves you forward or one that simply keeps you busy?

This is one of the most valuable conversations we have ever recorded on the show. If you are serious about leadership, growth and the future of legal practice, this one matters.

🎧 Give it a listen now here and available on all other major podcast platforms and join the movement transforming legal futures! 👇

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