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We love chatting to Inspired colleagues about their career journeys and our General Counsel and Executive Committee Member, Louise Read, took some time out from her busy day job to share more about her unconventional and inspiring path to us. Interested in a legal career with Inspired? You can join Louise's team by following the link at the end of this article. #LifeatInspired #LegalCareers #Careers

7 years, no itch!   It's from the 1955 Marylyn movie, "The Seven Year Itch." But what's that even mean? It's that term they say about relationships hitting a rough patch after 7 years. Well, here I am, celebrating my seventh year since making the leap from private practice, and seriously, where the hell has the time gone? Recruitments not always smooth sailing, but it's always fulfilling - I couldn't imagine doing anything else! It's has changed my life for the better. Lawyers I work with will often hear me say "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," which is why I'm still here, practicing what I preach. But the flip side is just as important to me – helping candidates navigate and recognise why they are getting itchy feet and how we can fix it! So why stick around at Law Staff for so long? Simple — I love what I do and who I work with. Ask yourself, can you say the same thing about your job?

Admins make the whole damn thing run <3

Some takeaways from yesterday's discussion on the role of a legal chief of staff with Carol Hopperton and Stacy Lettie: The best definition I can come up with for the goal of a legal chief of staff: ensuring that their legal department is run like a business. The interplay between a legal chief of staff and their legal operations colleagues was unexpected (at least for me). We discussed things like reporting structure, division of responsibilities, and how the roles complement each other. Lawyers are interested in this role too. You don’t need a law degree to be a LCOS, but it’s a potential alternative career for some lawyers. There were also lawyers interested in learning how this role might benefit their departments. I’m grateful to everyone who joined us and especially to Carol and Stacy for their time and wisdom. If you'd like a recording of the conversation, let me know. And if you joined us, I’d love to hear your takeaways too.

Hello everyone! After a period of deep focus and dedication to my work at Barton LLP, I'm energized by the progress and developments in my journey. I look forward to sharing insights and updates on a project that aligns closely with my professional passions and the values we cherish in our industry. Stay tuned for more details in the near future. Let's continue to inspire and support one another. Have a great day, and remember – kindness matters! #DiscoverBetterLaw

One of the scariest moments in my law career was when I realised: there’s no STOP button. The hard thing about law is that it’s a pretty sink or swim environment. When I was a junior lawyer, there was a particular period where I was suddenly put on a LOT of matters. I had volunteered for some, and was designated to others, but “all the ships came in” 🚢 , at the same time. Unfortunately, the rules of the game I hadn’t yet learned were: 👉 that, if you put your hand up, you’ve already said yes... ...EVEN IF the person comes back a week or two (or three!) later and says you’ve got the job. I had unwittingly overplayed my hand: ❌ a BIG mistake. I asked my manager for help. But they said: "once you’re on it, you’re on it". “Nothing I can do”. The truth was: there were very senior Partners on the deals above them, and they didn’t want to rock the boat. (Read into this what you will; but put it this way: no one wants to appear “weak”. Law is a career where the ones who can "hack it", survive.) My boss was also (rightly or wrongly) teaching me to stand on my own two feet. So, for a few weeks, to put it lightly: I was crushed. I didn’t see the light of day. And sleep was a luxury I was not afforded. 👉 But I learned my lesson. From that day on, I: 🚫 never asked for work from too many people all at once. ↳(I would give it some time to wait out which ships would come in) 🚫 never volunteered for work on a Friday. 🚫 avoided some matters and some people at all costs. Sometimes the tidal wave would come (you couldn’t always avoid it). But these tactics saved me from burnout. So what’s this all about? Well, the point is: it shouldn’t have to be this way. But, by all accounts, it still is. The real question is: WHY? ♻️ Reshare to bring about the change we need to see. #lawyers #attorneys #womenempoweringwomen #lawfirms #leadership For more of my content, follow me, or tap the 🔔 icon on my profile: Helen Pamely

This month, I’m celebrating my third anniversary as Managing Partner of Wright Hassall.   Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t see hierarchies or titles. Yes, I’m Managing Partner but I don’t want that to put off people speaking their minds.   That’s why since starting in post one of my biggest goals was to create an environment that’s completely built on trust, where anyone in the firm can speak up so that we can always improve.   I want everyone at Wright Hassall to have a voice, and I’m proud of the changes we have made since 2022, here’s to 2024 and beyond!    #ManagingPartner #WrightHassall #LawFirms #LegalSector #Business

Cheers to 2 great years with Chris, our Client Success Liaison! 🎉✨ Chris, your unwavering dedication to moving projects along has been instrumental in our success. You're the glue that holds our team together, ensuring that every task is completed efficiently and effectively. Here's to your continued commitment and the positive impact you bring to our firm! 🚀💼 #WorkAnniversary #TeamSuccess #FamilyLaw

Say hello to our 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐚! Benilda’s energy, positivity, and dedication shine through in everything she does, and we’re beyond proud to have her on the team! 🌟 Whether she’s tackling tasks or making time for family, she always gives her best with a smile. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐏 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 💛 Drop some love for her in the comments! 👇 #brealant #featuredemployee #employeespotlight #employeeappreciationday #brealantip #intellectualproperty #iplaw #ipconsultingfirm

Cultivating relationships throughout my career, whether with fellow leaders, teams, young individuals at the beginning of their career journey, and internal clients progressing through the minefields of litigation has been the pinnacle in moving into this new chapter with Integrity Conflict Solutions. From these people and various circumstances, I have learned resilience, how to inspire, and the importance of trust and confidence to achieve exceptional things for everyone involved. Navigating such relationships has highlighted the true importance of maintaining professionalism, humanity and empathy throughout. We are all human. We are emotional beings. We are also smart enough to use our emotions to fuel our successes. Learning how to transform your emotions to supercharge performance and communication, especially in challenging and confronting situations, can be a superpower. Harnessing these learnings and embedding the very best culture into organisations has been a stand-out moment and has got me to where I am today. I wonder what the future of Integrity will bring…