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International Edition

Contenders Challenge Incumbent in Clifford Chance Senior Partner Elections

Jeroen Ouwehand is being challenged by two longstanding partners for the four-year term that commences in January.
2 minute read

International Edition

Kirkland Has Read the Room. More Firms Will Follow.

From Kirkland's cuts to star appearances at the IBA, it's been another busy week for The Global Lawyer to chew over.
4 minute read

Global Leaders in Law

How to Develop a Leadership Mindset and Why It Matters

Alex Lazarus, Leadership & Team Coach, Business Psychologist and GLL Ambassador outlines why a leadership mindset matters. She shares three simple steps that help General Counsel develop and reengage with their leadership mindset.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Rezwan Pavri: 'The Expert You Want in the Trenches' From Capital Markets to More

The Attorney of the Year finalist "has a way of making you feel like you're his only client, and he is always there," AppLovin chief legal officer Tory Valenzuela said. "He's the expert you want when you're in the trenches, and he also manages to bring humor and humanity to the most difficult situations."
6 minute read

The Recorder

'People Appreciate Knowing You for You': How Calise Cheng Found Her Place as a Go-To Adviser in Silicon Valley

The capital markets expert and Attorney of the Year finalist credits her success to authenticity and patience, which helped Cooley win at least one unlikely client. "I was going to have to bury the hatchet if I wanted to work with the very best," says Rubrick chieg legal officer Peter McGoff.
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'Hire Help Before You Can "Afford" It ... Train and Delegate and Then Let Them Do Their Job!', Says Felipe Alexandre of AG Immigration Group

"I saw a real need for advocacy in the legal immigration space. Being an immigrant and a lawyer, opening my own firm was a natural fit."
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

A Message for Corporate Lawyers From Human Rights Attorney Kerry Kennedy

"Every industry has issues that are specific to it, where there are human rights issues implicated, and it's the legal department that really can stand up and bring these to the attention of the C-suite and create change," Kerry Kennedy said.
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Success Comes From Being Willing to Do What Others Are Not,' Says Christopher J. McKenna of Foley & Lardner

"Always be improving. Lead by example. Do the right thing. Be a good partner. Be willing to help and make time for others."
9 minute read

International Edition

Clyde & Co Appoints New Australia Managing Partner

Lucinda Lyons takes the reins from Michael Tooma, whose five-year term ends on Nov. 1.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Preparing for 2024 Start, Incoming Ballard Chair Makes Key Appointments

The firm has expanded the C-suite with new chief operating officer, chief engagement officer and chief risk management officer roles.
4 minute read

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