Varsha Patel
Varsha joined Law.com International in October 2019 after working as a senior editor at LexisNexis. She covers continental Europe and the in-house market. You can reach her on [email protected]
October 29, 2021 | International Edition
October's In-House Moves: New GCs for Tech and Investment CompaniesThe month also saw a defence consultancy and a software company, among others, pick up new heads of legal.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
October 28, 2021 | International Edition
Shearman Take Paris Partner Quartet From DLA PiperThe defection from DLA Piper includes its France co-managing partner.
By Varsha Patel
3 minute read
October 28, 2021 | International Edition
'Black Hair' is Never 'Just Hair': A Closer Look at Afro Discrimination in the Workplace'The curiosity to touch Afro hair starts in school and continues into adulthood, transferring to the workplace", says this lawyer, in a piece for U.K. Black History Month.
By Rebekah Gougeon, Trowers & Hamlins
6 minute read
October 27, 2021 | International Edition
Black History Month: White Privilege Gives Me a Platform to Fight for Change'Colleagues queried my involvement given my skin colour. It was such a strange idea that a white person would be actively participating in a race based network', says Osborne Clarke's Amy Dimond.
By Amy Dimond, Osborne Clarke
5 minute read
October 27, 2021 | International Edition
Freshfields Continues US Life Sciences Push, Adds Arnold & Porter Partner DuoThe hires are the latest for the acquisitive firm's U.S. ambitions.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
October 21, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst, Proskauer Boost London Partner RanksFirms continue to take advantage of the ever active lateral market.
By Varsha Patel | Hannah Walker
3 minute read
October 21, 2021 | International Edition
If You Really Want to Improve Diversity, This Is The Metric That MattersWhile many firms are improving on their diversity commitments, only four are reporting on one of the most critical metrics of all, says Raphael Mokades, in an interview for Black History Month.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
October 19, 2021 | International Edition
Seven Ways to Improve Your Panel Pitch, From the GCs Themselves"If I want to see how many offices you have, I can look at your website." Top GCs share their insights on what a successful pitch looks like.
By Varsha Patel
8 minute read
October 18, 2021 | International Edition
Why Another Associate Left a Magic Circle Firm for a US RivalAnother recent departee talks openly about why they opted to move, with diversity of people and work high on his agenda.
By Varsha Patel
5 minute read
October 15, 2021 | International Edition
Tackling Race Issues: A Senior Partner's Reverse Mentoring ExperienceFor U.K. Black History Month, Julian Taylor and Fiona Bolton describe taking part in a mentoring scheme that focuses on diversity.
By Varsha Patel
6 minute read
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