TheLawyerFiles
TheLawyerFiles
Podcast Description
The Lawyer Files is the go-to podcast for aspiring solicitors, law students, and anyone curious about the legal profession. Hosted by Denice Obeng, this podcast brings you in-depth conversations with legal professionals, from trainees to senior lawyers, uncovering their career journeys, insights, and advice. Whether you’re looking for guidance on securing a training contract, navigating different practice areas, or developing essential skills like commercial awareness and public speaking, The Lawyer Files has you covered. Tune in for candid discussions and expert tips.
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The podcast centers around themes pertinent to aspiring solicitors and law students, specifically career journeys, training contracts, challenges in the legal profession, and practical skills development. Episodes feature discussions on topics like neurodiversity in law, personal resilience stories, and the complexities of dual qualification in different legal systems.
TheLawyerFiles is a podcast created by Denice Obeng an aspiring solicitor.
She built TheLawyerFiles to shine a light on the real journeys of those in the legal profession from trainees taking their first steps, to senior lawyers shaping the future of the industry. Every conversation is a deep dive into lessons learned, challenges faced, and the skills needed to thrive in law and beyond.
TheLawyerFiles isn’t just about training contracts or practice areas. It’s about ambition, resilience, and the human stories behind the profession.
Emerging legal professional Elinam Akotey shares her powerful journey into law shaped by self-awareness, adaptability, and a commercial mindset developed across multiple industries. A thoughtful and practical episode of TheLawyerFiles.
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In this episode, I sit down with Elinam Akotey — in-house legal counsel with experience at Harrods and in the fashion industry. Originally drawn to war journalism, Elinam made the decision to pivot into law, carrying with her a strong foundation in advocacy, communication, and client awareness.
Her story offers honest reflections on learning through career pivots, gaining confidence in non-traditional legal paths, and developing the soft skills that matter most in commercial legal practice.
We talk about:
✅ Why she pivoted from journalism to law and how storytelling still shapes her thinking
✅ Her time as a Paralegal at Harrods and how she balanced legal risk with business needs
✅ What it’s really like working in-house for a global fashion brand
✅ Why listening is an underrated superpower in legal work
✅ The value of soft skills in commercial settings and how to build confidence across career transitions
✅ What she would tell her younger self — and her advice to aspiring lawyers finding their own path
Whether you’re pursuing a legal career outside the traditional route, working in-house, or learning how to bring your personality into your profession, Elinam’s story is a reminder that commercial strength and human insight can go hand in hand.
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Guest Details:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinam-akotey/
Contact/Enquiries:IG: @1Denice.xEmail: [email protected]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denice-o
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