Ep.6 | Mel Storey | How TikTok is changing community building for lawyers

In this episode of Brief Encounters, the exciting new podcast series, leading voice in legal AI and CEO of Juro, Richard Mabey, is joined by Mel Storey.

Mel is the Head of Legal APAC at Pax8 and a big contributor to the legal community. She’s the host of the Counsel podcast and a regular contributor to TikTok with the handle @theinhouselaywer.  

In this conversation, Mel and Richard discuss the mindset shift required when transitioning from a well-established corporate environment to a startup. She emphasized the value of continuous learning and self-improvement for in-house lawyers through formal training and self-learning. 

The pair also cover the power of social media and community building, as Mel shares her experience with starting a podcast, using platforms like TikTok to connect with and mentor others, and using technology to navigate an increasingly complex business landscape. 

Key takeaways:

• Building a community of like-minded in-house lawyers is crucial for support, knowledge sharing, and personal growth.
  
  
• In-house lawyers need to embrace a mindset shift when transitioning from a well-established corporate environment to a startup within a startup.
  
  
• Continuous learning and self-improvement are essential for in-house lawyers, both through formal training and self-learning.
  
  
• Social media platforms like TikTok can be powerful tools for community building and mentoring.
  
  
• In-house lawyers should strive to be more human and less human, leveraging empathy and technology to navigate an increasingly complex business landscape.
  
  
• Staying informed about evolving legislation and industry trends is important for in-house lawyers to effectively serve their organizations.

Mel’s links: 

Website: https://www.counselpodcast.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinhouselawyer/