Coffee and Counsel: informal networking for members of the legal profession

For over 5 years, we’ve been bringing legal professionals together for friendly, informal conversations that go beyond the day job.

What started in lockdown, when we all missed those “water cooler” moments with people who just get it, has grown into a monthly drop-in community for lawyers at every stage of their career, from students to managing directors.

Each month, we share what’s really happening in life and law:

• The juggle between work and parenting (or caring)
• Balancing fee-earning with leading and managing
• The pressure of high volume and low resource
• The demands of a sometimes unforgiving profession

What people say:

• “This is becoming my favourite group of people right now.”
• “I really look forward to them. I’m connecting with the profession in a rewarding way.”
• “I always come away feeling more positive and empowered.”

There’s no agenda and no pressure, just space to talk, listen, share ideas, and sometimes even make new friends or future colleagues along the way.

Coffee & Counsel is free, monthly, drop-in, and open to all in the legal profession.

Bring your coffee, join the chat, and see who you’ll meet this month.

📧 Questions? hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk
🌐 More about me: www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk
👥 Join our Facebook group: Legally Speaking
📖 Don’t forget my Amazon best-seller The Authentic Lawyer

With kind assistance from Lynsie, Alex and Stefanie, who also host our monthly sessions.

"Congratulations on a brilliant session again. I really look forward to them. I find I’m connecting with the profession in a really rewarding way which is a bit strange when you’ve been a bit of a lone wolf all your solo career!"

"Absolutely loving the sessions hosted by Hannah Beko. I have met some amazing women with great stories and advice. I always come away from the sessions feeling more positive and empowered. Hannah’s helpful tips have been wonderful to keep me going during this crazy time and I would recommend the sessions to anyone who’s maybe feeling a little isolated at home and missing that personal interaction from going into the office."

"I love and am grateful for the little community that has developed and look forward to the call each week."