#32 UK Legal Podcast: Adeniyi on Building a Career in Data Protection and AI Law

Emerging legal professional and Data Protection Manager Adeniyi shares his inspiring journey into privacy law — a story defined by curiosity, adaptability, and purpose. A must-listen episode of The Lawyer Files. 🎙️In this episode, I sit down with Adeniyi, Data Protection Manager at Birketts LLP, who has built an impressive career at the intersection of law, technology, and business. From his early academic curiosity to working across organisations like Monzo Bank and Stone King LLP, Adeniyi’s journey shows how unexpected beginnings can lead to extraordinary careers.His story highlights the realities of transitioning from corporate roles into legal practice, how empathy strengthens compliance work, and why curiosity remains his greatest professional tool.We talk about:✅ How a single module sparked his interest in data protection and changed his career path✅ The lessons he learned working across corporate and legal environments✅ Why empathy and collaboration are key to success in compliance roles✅ How privacy professionals are adapting to the challenges of AI and digital innovation✅ Why education and continuous learning are essential in the evolving tech-law space✅ His advice for aspiring lawyers who want to break into data protection and privacy lawWhether you’re a law student exploring new fields, a professional curious about the future of tech and regulation, or someone discovering how to turn curiosity into career direction, Adeniyi’s story is filled with valuable insights and motivation.👉 Follow The Lawyer Files on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music📰 Subscribe on the website for written interviews, legal career tips, and behind-the-scenes insights from the next generation of legal professionals.Guest Information: Adeniyi Ajose - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeniyi-ajose-15961b114/Contact/Enquiries:Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denice-o/