This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, powered by KC Partners, our host Rob Hanna is joined by Jessica Hampson.Jessica is the Owner and current Managing Director of CEL Solicitors, CEL stands for Celebrating Excellence in Law. Jessica founded the company in 2016 following 10 years’ experience in legal civil litigation at a number of top 50 UK law firms, as well as 4 years’ management experience.Jessica gives an open and honest account of her career journey into law. She openly shares the challenges and obstacles she faced and what motivated her to set up CEL Solicitors. Culture is of the utmost importance to Jessica, that’s why her firm is based on the ethos of People before Profits.For anyone doubting starting, establishing or progressing a career in the legal sector this is a podcast for you. This episode highlights that anything is possible with the right people around and supporting you!In this episode, we discuss:What managing a law firm involvesCreating a safe environment within the firm Networking as an important skill in the legal profession Alternative routes into lawTips for aspiring solicitorsHow law firms can put people before profit and do more to support mental healthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/legallyspeakingpodcast)