Lawyer Work-Life Balance
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Pinsent Masons Trials New Measures to Combat Long Hours
By Jack Womack | August 27, 2024
The tragic death of an equity partner at the firm in September 2023 prompted discussions within the industry around mental health and intense workloads at major law firms.
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Big Law: Germany's High Stakes Legal Recruitment Game
By James Jackson | August 2, 2024
German law firms are locked in a fierce battle for top talent, with salaries soaring as firms adapt to the U.S. influence and offer perks beyond just pay to attract and retain skilled lawyers.
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A&O Shearman, White & Case and Others Battle it Out—On The Polo Pitch
By Jack Womack | August 2, 2024
The annual tournament, which took place in Tuscany, Italy, awarded an individual prize to a Hengeler Mueller partner.
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International Edition | Features
From Big Law to the Big Games: The Story of Mayer Brown's Olympic Athlete
By Louis Altmann | July 25, 2024
The Mayer Brown Paris paralegal and South African men's hockey vice captain talks about balancing the two sides of his life.
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What Firms in Australia Are Doing to Attract and Retain Lawyers in a Competitive Market
By Christopher Niesche | June 20, 2024
The market for legal talent in Australia is highly competitive, and law firms know there's a lot at stake in holding on to their talent.
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International Edition | Expert Opinion
A Working Mum and Carer, One Year In...
By Sarah Washbrook, Addleshaw Goddard | June 14, 2024
For Carers Week, a lawyer at Addleshaw Goddard tells her story after her son's diagnosis changed her life.
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How I Deal with Stress: A Partner on Handling the Strains of Litigation
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | June 4, 2024
In the latest Q&A on how senior lawyers handle the pressure of working in law, a partner at litigation boutique Stewarts shares her experiences.
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International Edition | Features
How This M&A Lawyer Became the General Counsel and Project Governance Head of a Leading Publicly Traded Company in Australia
By Christopher Niesche | June 3, 2024
Catriona McGregor, who is an experienced M&A lawyer, now oversees transformation projects and is the general counsel at Australia's Domain Group.
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How I Deal With Stress: EY Law's Monica Gogna on Discussing Feelings and Failures
By Paul Hodkinson | May 13, 2024
In the latest in a series on how senior lawyers cope with stress in both their work and personal lives, the former Dechert, Pinsent Masons and Ropes & Gray partner speaks out.
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International Edition | Expert Opinion
My Experience of Working as a Mother in Big Law
By A mother working in Big Law | May 7, 2024
'I was constantly asked when I was leaving the firm. I wasn't. I was often asked if I was leaving early to see my infant. I wasn't. I was asked where my infant was. My dedication was questioned.'
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