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On Friday, Natasha Ballantine, Global General Counsel at Foundry was our special guest on the O Shaped and Browne Jacobson’s Bi-Monthly Teams meeting for our In-House Paralegal, Apprenticeship and Trainee Community.   Claire Stripp of Browne Jacobson asked the questions and Natasha shared her fascinating career story from a background in banking and asset finance at top-tier US and City law firms to a career in house starting at a major investment bank before moving to Foundry where she was recently promoted from Deputy to General Counsel.  Natasha’s openness, including her sharing her own vulnerabilities and challenges she faced throughout her career, made the audience of 35 trainees, paralegals and apprentices feel at ease and led to some great questions and reflections.  The Q&As at these sessions are aways so useful for others to learn from. Our In-House Paralegal, Apprenticeship and Trainee Community is growing.  If you would like to join the calls, meet peers and share stories with people in similar positions at a range of in-house teams, please email emma@oshaped.com and we will invite you to the next call which will be on Friday 6th December at 12-1. Dan Kayne Claire Stripp

Another day and another major sports stadium! This time Dan was at The Molyneux, home of Premier League football team Wolverhampton Wanderers, for the Browne Jacobson Corporates team away day.    Dan joined a panel including Corporates Board Chair Anneliese Reinhold and Real Estate partner Sarah Parkinson in a session moderated by Corporates Co-Head, Declan Cushley. They discussed their experiences of their leadership programme led by O Shaped last week and attended by 20 senior leaders at key client companies along with several Browne Jacobson partners.   More on that leadership programme to follow!   Next stop Wembley, San Siro or MCG……maybe.   Thanks as ever to our wonderful partners Browne Jacobson for your support and first class hospitality.   Claire Stripp Kate U. Caroline Sumnall Mark Hickson   #oshaped #peoplefirst #bemoreO  

On Friday Dan Kayne moderated a panel with Daniel Smith and Amelia Stirling at The Lawyer Marketing and Business Development Conference on psychological safety in the legal sector.    It’s clear that there is increasingly more awareness and understanding of the importance of psychological safety across the legal sector which can only be a good thing.   Well done again to Ellie Riche and Lucy Floyd at The Lawyer for another great event!   #bemoreO #oshaped #peoplefirst

Last week our partners Browne Jacobson held their second #Ascensus and O Shaped Ethics workshop for in-house lawyers in their London offices.   Helen Simm and Matthew Woodford of Browne Jacobson and Dan Kayne of O Shaped led a highly interactive and engaging session with everyone in the room sharing their thoughts and experiences on managing ethical dilemmas and discussing some of the tools and techniques for making better decisions. 

⏰ Applications close today to join the O Shaped Future Board! For more information on the Board's mission and how to apply, please follow the link: https://lnkd.in/entGAD_B Dan Kayne Harry Mellor Alastair Nuttall Alice Hardiman Holly Moore Rami Jerrow

If you are a fan of O Shaped and/or leadership then it’s well worth reading the interview in Briefing, featuring Richard Medd, Managing Partner of our first law firm partners Browne Jacobson, reflecting on his first term as Managing Partner. We are super proud to work with Richard and his team and so pleased to see how effectively Browne Jacobson have embedded O Shaped and the impact it is having on so many people across the firm and their clients. https://lnkd.in/eTMjC5WS

There is still time to send your application in to join O Shaped Future Board! For more information on the Board's mission and how to apply, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/entGAD_B Dan Kayne Harry Mellor Alastair Nuttall Alice Hardiman Holly Moore Rami Jerrow Send in your application before 30th September!

Dan joined William Grant & Sons Legal and Corporate Affairs global team away day in Richmond last week where they discussed how to embed an O Shaped mindset and build stronger stakeholder relationships. Thanks William Payne, James Higgins and Sabrina Jenquin for inviting me to join your fabulous team. Lots of laughter, great engagement and some brilliant stories shared. Isabelle M. you were missed but look forward to catching up soon! #oshaped #peoplefirst

On Friday 11th October we have our next O Shaped In House Apprentice, Paralegal and Trainee online webinar in association with our partners Browne Jacobson. Claire Stripp from Browne Jacobson will be interviewing the fantastic Natasha Ballantine who is Global General Counsel at Foundry. Before moving in-house, Natasha gained extensive experience in transactional law, banking, and asset finance while working at top-tier US and City law firms. Natasha brings a wealth of legal expertise and a strong business acumen to her current role, having successfully navigated complex regulatory landscapes across financial services and technology sectors. The sessions are open to anyone who is an apprentice, paralegal or trainee working in-house. If you would like to join this webinar to hear Natasha’s journey then please comment below or email emma@oshaped.com. Dan Kayne Natasha Ballantine Claire Stripp Clare Grant

Looking to attract, nurture and retain talent in the legal sector? Dan Kayne will be on a panel discussion with Hannah Beko, author of The Authentic Lawyer, George McNeilly, Assoc CIPD, Early Careers Partner at DWF and Diane F., Damar's People and Performance Director hosted by Jonathan Bourne, Damar. 🗓 Join on 30 September at 2pm as they discuss how law firms can put people truly at the heart of their business agenda. To find out more about attracting a diverse workforce, taking care of employee wellbeing, developing staff and more - sign up here - https://lnkd.in/e_qGXYSC