The Legal Genie Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this inspiring episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, host Lara Quie sits down with Eric Sim, a LinkedIn sensation with over 2 million followers, accomplished banker, lecturer, and author of Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success. From humble beginnings helping at his father's prawn noodle stand in Singapore to becoming a managing director at a global investment bank, Eric’s journey is nothing short of remarkable.

Eric shares how his early experiences in a bustling hawker center taught him invaluable life skills like observation, efficiency, and customer focus, which later translated into success in the competitive world of banking. He opens up about navigating self-doubt, pursuing lifelong learning, and ultimately building a unique portfolio career spanning teaching, writing, and public speaking.

A master storyteller, Eric reveals how he overcame personal challenges, including struggles with English, to become one of LinkedIn’s most authentic voices. He shares actionable insights on the “three Cs” of content creation—content, community, and consistency—and explains how lawyers and professionals can use LinkedIn to build a personal brand, share stories, and connect authentically.

Whether you're a legal professional looking to enhance your online presence or anyone seeking motivation to pursue your dreams, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and practical advice.

Tune in to discover how small actions can lead to big success and why authenticity and perseverance are key to building trust and influence in any profession.

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In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, sits down with David Ackert, a seasoned business development mentor and entrepreneur, to dive deep into building a robust business development pipeline. 

David, founder of Pipeline Plus and a former TV actor, shares his unique journey from the entertainment world to helping professional service firms, particularly lawyers, master the art of networking and client relationships.

Listeners will learn how to identify their own business development archetype—whether they’re a "Rainmaker," "Expert," or "Service Maven"—and apply these insights to build stronger, more authentic client connections. David also reveals the importance of small, consistent actions that lead to meaningful growth, offering practical tips, like his "14 touchpoints" strategy, to stay top of mind with potential clients.

For those lawyers looking to expand their practice and refine their networking skills, this episode is packed with actionable advice on overcoming common business development hurdles. Plus, David introduces his Pipeline Plus app—a powerful tool to help lawyers track their top prospects and stay organized in their outreach efforts.

Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights that can transform the way you approach client relationships and business growth. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped to take your business development to the next level!

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In Episode 39 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Anthony Carroll, Practice Director at Twenty Essex barristers' chambers in London.

Ant has over 20 years experience at the English bar working with barristers from junior clerk up to Practice Director.

He shares his career journey and the importance of having an interest outside the legal profession.

Ant also shares about Retinoblastoma a rare type of eye cancer that can affect young children, usually under the age of 5. His daughter was diagnosed with this cancer when she was only 20 months old and has been receiving treatment at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital and Royal London. 

You can find out more about retinoblastoma and its symptoms here: https://chect.org.uk

Ant and his family also have a fundraising page where you can donate and sponsor him on his Three Peaks Challenge in August 2023 in aid of the Bart's Charity and Childhood Cancer Trust, Bright Eyes: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/bright-eyes

To connect with Anthony, you can go to his LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyjamescarroll

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In Episode 38 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Adrian Tan, also known on LinkedIn as the King of Singapore and the masked litigator.

He certainly is Linkedin royalty as the most followed Singapore lawyer on LinkedIn with over 33,000 followers.

Adrian is the President of the Law Society of Singapore and also a partner at TSMP Law Corporation, where he heads the Intellectual Property and Technology Department.

Before his legal career took off, he was an award-winning novelist known for writing the cult Teenage Textbook series in the 1980s.

He was also the General Counsel of technology company, Crimson Logic and the Honorary Legal Counsel of the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped.

I hope that you will enjoy the episode. 

You can follow Adrian on LinkedIn at https://sg.linkedin.com/in/tanadrian

https://www.tsmplaw.com/lawyer/adrian-tan/

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In this episode, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Mike Chastaine. Mike is an American award-winning lawyer, speaker and author of five books. He is a radio host of “Legal Ease” and a video blogger of “20 minutes with Mike.” He was an extreme endurance athlete and national ski patroller. He has been a criminal defence attorney for 37 years. He shares his story of setting up his own firm, making it a success and then selling it. Today he runs his own consulting firm guiding other lawyers on how to build a successful law firm business and how to live a full and fulfilling life. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

You can connect with Michael Chastaine at https://michaelchastaine.com/

And find his YouTube videos here: https://michaelchastaine.com/videos/

 

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In Episode 33 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie of Lara Q Associates is in conversation with Claudia Salomon, President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Court of Arbitration. She is the first woman President in its almost 100-year history.

Claudia is also an independent arbitrator specializing in international investor state and complex commercial disputes. She's widely recognized as one of the leading arbitration practitioners of her generation. She's known for her sound judgment, effective case management, and ability to quickly reach the crux of an issue.

She was formerly partner and global co-chair of Latham & Watkins International Arbitration Practice, where she was engaged in some of the most complex, high value and significant disputes. She has acted as arbitrator and counsel in arbitrations around the globe under all of the major arbitral rules governed by common law and civil law.

Claudia is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She's a sought after speaker and writer on international arbitration and is the co-editor of Choice of Venue in International Arbitration published by Oxford University Press. She's a member of the New York Bar and a solicitor in England and Wales.

In this episode, Claudia shares her career story and journey to becoming ICC President. She also shares her advice for young lawyers on positioning yourself to attract opportunities and mentors. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

You can connect with Claudia Salomon on LinkedIn here

Find the ICC Website here

Find the Young Arbitrator and ADR Forum (YAAF)here

And find her on her personal website here

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In Episode 35 of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie is in conversation with Bazul Ashhab.  

Bazul is a lawyer and co-founder of the largest conflict-free law firm in Singapore, Oon & Bazul LLP. It is a firm ranked by the Straits Times in 2022 as one of Singapore’s Best Law Firms. 

Together with his partner, Oon Thian Seng, he founded the firm twenty years ago in 2002.

Since then, it has grown to 19 partners, 65 lawyers and 110 staff. 

Bazul is the firm’s Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution leading its litigation and international arbitration practices.

He specialises in commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation. 

His areas of practice include company law, international trade, shipping, banking, trade finance, shareholders’ disputes, insurance, insolvency, civil fraud, asset recovery and breach of fiduciary duties.

Asia Business Law Journal ranks Bazul as one of Singapore’s top 100 lawyers and he was awarded the Singapore Managing Partner of the Year award in 2018. 

Bazul was appointed as an Ambassador to the Singapore International Mediation Centre panel in recognition of his leadership in alternative dispute resolution in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region. 

 Bazul shares about his journey into law and who inspired him to be a shipping lawyer.

He talks about starting his own firm when only 4 years qualified and how he grew his client base.

He shares about the secret to being a good lawyer and winning new clients.

He is passionate about embracing technology and ensuring there is good communication amongst his team.

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

You can visit Bazul's profile here and connect wit him as follows:

What's App: +65 9757 1479

Email: bazul@oonbazul.com

LinkedIn: Bazul Ashhab

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Or email Lara@LaraQAssociates.com  

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In Episode 34 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Aaron Baer. 

Aaron is an entrepreneur first and lawyer second. 

He is a corporate Partner and Head of Business Development and Training at a Canadian digital law firm called Renno & Co in Toronto.

Renno is focused on innovation, emerging technology and business development services for the modern entrepreneur.

Aaron himself is passionate about mentoring and technical skills training for new Canadian lawyers. He is the co-founder of the 4L Academy. 

Together with his colleague, Dharwal Tank, he is also the co-founder of the Build Your Book Podcast. 

Aaron’s goal is to make the legal industry a kinder, more authentic and compassionate place for lawyers and clients. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

You can connect with Aaron Baer on LinkedIn here

By email here: aaron@4Lacademy.ca

And on his websites here:

www.4Lacademy.ca

www.buildyourbook.org

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You can connect with Lara Quie for executive coaching:

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In Episode 33 of the Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie of Lara Q Associates is in conversation with U.S. attorney and coach, Gary Miles. Gary has been practicing law for more than four decades. He's been a trial lawyer and managing partner, a leader, and an entrepreneur. He loves helping people solve problems. He is very passionate about showing people how to free themselves from the prisons that entrap them. So many lawyers are stressed and overwhelmed in their practice, and he provides tangible practical tools to help those clients overcome their obstacles, freeing them to enjoy the success and fulfilment that they have always craved.

Gary shares openly about his battle with alcoholism and finding sobriety. He talks about switching practice area in his 50s and finding contentment through the practice of gratitude and acceptance. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

You can connect with Gary Miles on LinkedIn here

And on his website here

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In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is talking about networking with fellow excutive coach, Ricky Nowak. 

Lara and Ricky describe how they network and provide lots of helpful tips and tricks on how to go about it to get results. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

You can connect with Ricky Nowak on LinkedIn here

And on her website here

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