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✨ Issue 81 of Modern Law Magazine ✨
This issue celebrates the legal legends, the individuals whose careers have gone far beyond titles to leave a lasting mark on the profession. These are the lawyers who did not simply climb the ladder, but reimagined it, breaking barriers, redefining success and shaping the future of law through vision, courage and relentless drive.
We explore what it truly takes to build a standout legal career, from early ambition to enduring influence. Through personal stories, defining moments and hard-won lessons, this issue examines how today’s legal legends reached the top, what set them apart along the way, and how they continue to go beyond the boundaries of their roles. From rainmakers and reformers to quiet trailblazers and outspoken disruptors, we shine a light on those who have stood out by staying true to who they are.
At its core, this issue is about legacy. Not only in leadership and results, but in culture, innovation, inclusion and mentorship, and the lasting impact great lawyers leave behind.
Here’s what awaits inside…
📌 Interviews
Legal Legends Interviews: Redefining Influence, Impact and Integrity in Modern Law
Guest edited by Patrick McCann, exploring what it truly means to be a legal legend today and why contribution, character and community matter more than ever
📌 Editorial Board
How Has Going Beyond Your Formal Role Shaped Your Career and Impact?
Alex Holt, Chief Revenue Officer, The Cash Room
How Technology Is Transforming Legal Services
Nicola Gifford, General Counsel, SmartSearch
Less Admin, More Law: How AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice
Sarah Murphy, General Manager, Clio International
Legendary Careers vs Successful Careers
Adrian Jaggard, CEO, Taylor Rose
Why Great Lawyers Lead by Lifting Others
Graeme Hills, Managing Director, Aquarius Reporting
Shaping the Future of Criminal Law Through Leadership, Innovation and Technology
Catherine Gaynor, Head of Criminal Law, LEAP Legal Software
Building the Next Generation of Legal Legends
Dino Dullabh, Law Training Centre Co-Founder
Building a Legacy Beyond the Numbers
Emma Carey, Managing Partner, MSB Solicitors
Legacy of Leadership: Building a Lasting Impact in Your Profession
Phil Hickson, SVP of Global Partnerships, The Estate Registry
Legacy of Leadership: Building a Lasting Impact in Your Profession
Samantha Pye, Account Executive, Miller Insurance Services LLP
From Loss to Clarity, and Building a More Inclusive Legal Profession
Donnamarie Sturrock, Director and Head of Property, RLL Legal
📌 In-Depth
The Power of Taking a Different Path in Law
Leila El Gharbi, Founder, Beautiful Souls in Legal Tech
📌 Features
A Trifecta of Change That Will Change UK Law Forever
Colin Bohanna, UK Managing Director, Dye and Durham
Modern Law Awards Sponsor Interview
Vivian O’Brien, Head of Marketing, Clio
Why the Most Successful Law Firms Are Rethinking Everything
Vivian O’Brien, Head of Marketing, Clio
📌 Roundtable Series
AI: The Future for the Legal Industry
LEAP Legal Software
📌 Conveyancing Discussions
Best-in-Class Conveyancing in 2026: Bridging the Gap Between Expectation and Reality
📌 Wills and Probate Discussions
Balancing Process and Empathy in Modern Probate Practice
📌 10 Minutes With… Nicky Heathcote
See who Nicky would invite round for dinner, and what her most memorable achievement has been in her career.
