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CMS Unscripted
CMS Unscripted is the CMS UK podcast sharing real conversations with the people shaping one of Europe’s largest law firms. From major strategic shifts to the everyday work powering the firm, we uncover the ideas, stories and personalities that make CMS, CMS.
Episodes
CMS UnscriptedDriverless cars, diversity and the decisions we leave to AI – Sam De Silva, Co-Head of the Commercial Practice | CMS Unscripted S2 Episode 4
Would you trust a driverless car to make the right decision? Drawing on more than 25 years in technology law, Sam De Silva explores why we may only be at the…
CMS UnscriptedFrom wind farms to workplace inclusion: what really drives change? – Kuda Anderson-Chinyani, Associate, Co-chair of the embRACE Network | CMS Unscripted S2 Episode 3
The energy transition is changing how we power our future, but who are the people driving that change? Kuda Anderson-Chinyani, an energy lawyer working on…
CMS UnscriptedFrom memorandums to AI: What does 46 years at CMS look like? – Jean Berwick, Senior Knowledge Operations & Services Manager | CMS Unscripted S2 Episode 2
When Jean joined CMS nearly 46 years ago, legal research was centred around library collections and card indexes. Today, she is helping explore how AI can…
CMS UnscriptedBecoming a COO – Christy Farrer, Chief Operating Officer | CMS Unscripted S2 Episode 1
What does a COO do? In this episode of CMS Unscripted, Christy Farrer reflects on the realities of stepping into a new leadership role, from balancing…
CMS UnscriptedBuilding a creative career in law – Esther Adetoba, Brand & Digital Communications Manager | CMS Unscripted episode 10
A career in law doesn't always mean practising law. In this episode of CMS Unscripted, Esther Adetoba, Brand & Digital Communications Manager, talks about her…
CMS UnscriptedCuriosity, experimentation and the future of innovation – John Craske, Chief AI & Innovation Officer | CMS Unscripted episode 9
How do great ideas become real change? In this episode of CMS Unscripted, John Craske, Chief AI & Innovation Officer, discusses the role of curiosity in…
CMS UnscriptedGetting comfortable with change – Sophie Kent, Chief People Officer | CMS Unscripted episode 8
In this episode of CMS Unscripted, Sophie Kent talks about navigating change, building resilience and why some of the most valuable career moments come from…
CMS UnscriptedFrom Glasgow to Brazil, and back again – Alan Nelson, Managing Partner, CMS Glasgow | CMS Unscripted episode 7
Alan Nelson shares what makes Glasgow unique, from its energy and humour to the pride that comes with hosting the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games – and how CMS…
CMS UnscriptedAgents, AI and a not-so-secret role – Colin Fisher, Head of Knowledge | CMS Unscripted episode 6
What will make a great lawyer in an AI-enabled world? Colin Fisher reflects on how CMS is thinking about smarter ways of working, from capturing expertise…
CMS UnscriptedKindness, leadership and mental resilience – Vanessa Whitman, Partner | CMS Unscripted episode 5
Are people more anxious – or just more willing to say so? Vanessa Whitman reflects on how attitudes have shifted over the past 20 years, why anxiety feels more…
CMS UnscriptedFavourite clients and female founders – Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon, Partner and Co-head of Consumer and Retail | CMS Unscripted episode 4
Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon joins CMS Unscripted to unpack the story behind LeadHers and what it really takes to back female founders beyond the earliest stages…
CMS UnscriptedLego, listening & client loyalty – Adrian Bell, Managing Partner | CMS Unscripted episode 3
As he prepares to step into the role of Managing Partner for CMS UK and its international offices, Adrian Bell joins CMS Unscripted to talk about focus…
CMS UnscriptedNot messed it up – Stephen Millar, Executive Partner | CMS Unscripted episode 2
As he transitions from Managing Partner of CMS UK and its international offices to CMS Executive Partner, Stephen Millar reflects on ten years of leadership…
CMS UnscriptedGlass half full – Charlie Currier, Senior Partner | CMS Unscripted episode 1
From growing up in a single-parent household to leading a global law firm, Charlie Currier - Senior Partner for CMS UK and its international offices - shares…