The Happy Solicitor with Jay Sahota - Episode 8

This week on Episode 8 of the Legal Genie Podcast with me, your host, Lara Quie, I am delighted to have “the happy solicitor” himself, Jay Sahota, Owner and Senior Partner at Jarmans Solicitors.Jay read law at Cambridge University and trained at Allen & Overy in London. After qualification, he specialized in dispute resolution and worked at several firms including city and regional firms such as Howrey, Lawrence Graham, Pittman’s, Fisher Meredith and DMB law. In 2015, he set up his own firm and later moved on to take over Jarmans Solicitors based in Sittingbourne in Kent. He has been there for the past three years managing and leading the firm. He enjoys complex litigation and the tactical challenges and variety of commercial practice.Jay is a passionate networker and connector. He loves bringing people together and collaborating with others. In his spare time Jay enjoys doing magic and showing his children new tricks. Jay talks about the following topics:·         The inspiration for his journey into law.·         What he enjoyed at law school.·         His time as a trainee at Allen & Overy.·         The transition from corporate law into dispute resolution at Howree.·         Moving from Lawrence Graham and The City to regional firm, Pittman’s in Reading.·         The importance of having mentors.·         Being a “networking king” and why he so enjoys it.·         The challenges of being a business owner, especially during COVID times. ·         His three “Hs”: honest, humble, and hungry.·         Mental health and remaining connected at Jarmans.·         Why he got into magic and why he still loves it. Learn more about Jay Sahota:·         Connect with Jay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysahota/·         His firm’s website: https://www.jarmanssolicitors.co.uk/Also:·         If you liked this episode, please do rate the show, and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts to help the Legal Genie reach a wider audience.·         Look out for the next episode coming next week and have a great day.·         You can connect with Lara on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie·         Website: https://www.laraqassociates.com·         If you have a question or guest idea please do drop Lara a line at [email protected] Send us Fan MailSupport the show Also:·         If you liked this episode, please rate the show, and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts to help the Legal Genie reach a wider audience.·         Look out for the next episode coming soon. You can connect with Lara Quie:·         On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie·         Website: The Legal Genie Podcast (buzzsprout.com)