Bird & Bird Podcasts

Join Nicola Conway and Deeba Moqani in this special year-end episode of the Retail Therapy podcast, as they revisit and review their 2024 predictions for the retail industry. From the rise of AI in retail, to the revival of the beauty superstore, to regulatory crackdowns - they discuss which predicted trends came to fruition versus which took unexpected turns. Tune in for an insightful wrap-up of the year's biggest retail developments and what they could mean for 2025.

In a special collaboration between the Muslim Faith Group and the Embrace network, we are excited to share the latest Embracing the Conversation podcast hosted by Business Development Manager Najat Jebari and featuring Privacy Legal Counsel Adilah Ilyas at Santander to commemorate Islamophobia Awareness Month. Adilah sheds light on her experiences and perspectives around Muslim inclusion in the workplace and what her Pakistani heritage means to her. Listen here now!

Episode 3 of The Early Careers Podcast: The importance of a sector-focused approach with Ronald Hendrikx looks at what a sector approach means to Bird & Bird and why it's so important to us and our clients.

In this episode of the MediaWrites Podcast: Women's Sport Series, gaming lawyers Will Deller & Sophie Stoneham are joined by special guest from Fnatic, Gina Macauley, to discuss women in Esports. The topics covered include: 1) The current landscape for women in esports [2:39 - 5:20] 2) Women's only leagues and teams [5:21 - 13:35] 3) Female leads in games [13:36 - 15:46] 4) Investment viewership and representation [15:47 - 22:06] 5) Toxicity [22:07 - 29:20] 6) Regulations to fight toxicity [29:21 - 35:09] 7) Final remarks [35:10 - 36:43] You can also check our article on women in esports here, as well as other articles in the Women's Sport Series on our website, https://mediawrites.twobirds.com/. Do also follow us on social media at @twobirdsmedia on X/Twitter and the Bird & Bird Media Entertainment and Sports page on LinkedIn to stay up to date with the latest MES insights from Bird & Bird. Guest Speakers ………………………… Will Deller (Partner, Games) & Sophie Stoneham (Associate, Games) External Guest Speaker………………Georgina Macauley (Marketing Director, Fnatic) Hosts & Production ……………………Alex Shkurka, Quinn Liang & Aimee Guzinska-Bowley (Trainee Solicitors) Recording & Editing……………………Bianca Zinsheimer Women's Sport Series ………………Lereesa Easterbrook & Georgie Twigg (Senior Associates, Sports)

Episode 2 of The Early Careers Podcast: Applying for a solicitor apprenticeship. Hear from our solicitor apprentices on the recruitment process for our solicitor apprenticeship, from application form to assessment centre. Learn how to standout in your application and interview!

In episode 8, we are joined by Eikku Koponen, a Statistician & Data Scientist, and Chief AI officer & Co-founder of Renessai. Eikku is a leader in Helsinki, Finland, at the forefront of AI development and ethics. Interviewed by Jenny Rontu, Dispute Resolution Senior Associate in our Helsinki office, Eikku joins us to discuss one of today’s most pressing topics: the impact of artificial intelligence on women and minorities, as well as the opportunities AI presents. Eikku sheds light on the dangers that AI poses when these systems, often designed with limited representation, inadvertently perpetuate discrimination. Together, she and Jenny explore how biases can affect marginalised communities, particularly women, within the rapidly advancing tech landscape. They delve into how many platforms are striving to build more inclusive AI systems, fostering technology that works for everyone, and share practical insights for listeners on what can be done to reduce these biases.

Welcome to the launch of The Early Careers Podcast. In our first series, we're talking to our solicitor apprentices about paving a new way to qualification at the firm, what it's like to work and study as an apprentice, and top tips for becoming an apprentice at Bird & Bird. Speakers: Deeba Moqani, Solicitor Apprentice Charlotte Edmondson, Solicitor Apprentice Katie Lapsley, Solicitor Apprentice Ella Perring, Solicitor Apprentice

Emma Ikpe, Associate, and Ayanna Witter-Johnson, composer and singer, explore the significance of having representation from a young age in our latest Embracing Conversations Podcast, in collaboration with UNDEREXPOSED ARTS for Black History Month. From discussing the captivating portraits, photographed by Franklyn Rodgers to navigating stereotypes, this conversation honours Black British culture and emphasises the impact of sharing these narratives early on.

The first episode of the MediaWrites Podcast | Women's Sport Series explores recent updates to maternity rights by major international sports bodies. Other key topics include the ambiguous policies surrounding cases of miscarriage or stillbirth in sports, the steps taken by organisations to foster inclusivity for women with children, and potential legal risks that sporting organisations should be aware of. You can also check out our recent articles on some of the new regulatory updates discussed here https://mediawrites.twobirds.com/post/102je65/fifas-female-focus-updated-rules-for-female-athletes-and-coaches and here https://mediawrites.twobirds.com/post/102jk2k/fifpros-postpartum-return-to-play-guide-guidance-for-regulatory-changes, as well as other articles in the Women in Sport series on our website, https://mediawrites.twobirds.com/. Do also follow us on social media at @twobirdsmedia on X/Twitter https://x.com/twobirdsmedia and the Bird & Bird Media Entertainment and Sports page on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bird-&-bird-media-entertainment-&-sport/ to stay up to date with the latest MES insights from Bird & Bird. Credits Guest Speakers ………………………… Jon Goldsworthy (Partner, Employment) & Natalie Ali (Associate, Employment) Hosts & Production ……………………Quinn Liang & Aimee Guzinska-Bowley (Trainee Solicitors) Research ……………………………………Olivia Graham (Associate, Employment) Recording & Editing……………………Bianca Zinsheimer & George Mole Women's Sport Series …………………Lereesa Easterbrook & Georgie Twigg (Senior Associates, Sports)

In episode 7, we are joined by Andrea Wu, CEO of Urban-Air Port, the company behind the world’s first vertiport designed for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Interviewed by James Baillieu, Corporate Partner in our London office, Andrea offers insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of advanced air mobility and the vital role ground, air, and digital infrastructure play in this space. Andrea shares the founding vision behind Urban-Air Port—addressing the need for innovative infrastructure that supports the emerging eVTOL market, which promises to revolutionise urban transportation. She discusses how this technology will reshape the future of cities by providing more efficient, sustainable, and connected mobility solutions. Beyond Urban-Air Port, Andrea reflects on her diverse career trajectory. She talks about her early influence by pioneers in high-tech architecture, particularly in the UK, where she learned to harness innovation and integrate various transport modes to improve urban connectivity and wellbeing. She recalls working on landmark projects like the regeneration of Battersea Power Station and the Wembley Masterplan, experiences that later informed her transition into sectors like aviation and ultimately, advanced air mobility. In the conversation, Andrea also addresses the environmental and funding challenges Urban-Air Port faces. As a business leader, she delves into the complexities of navigating these hurdles while staying committed to delivering a cutting-edge solution for future cities.