New York-based associate* Ashwini Habbu talks about following her substantive interests and seizing the opportunity to take responsibility for her own career.
Following her international law firm career, alumna Kirstin Gould joined the legal department of XL Group (formerly XL Capital) in Bermuda, becoming General Counsel in 2007. She talks about moving in-house and discovering herself amid the financial crisis.
Washington, DC-based Litigation partner Megan Gordon discusses the importance of business development skills and strong relationships in setting her on the path to early partnership.
M&A partner Melissa Fogarty has divided her career between her hometown of Melbourne and the UK, eventually settling in London. She talks about making the most of setbacks and doing the work of building a career.
Milan-based M&A and Capital Markets partner Alberta Figari set her sights on a career in international law. After 22 years, she has never looked back.
Starting out as a Capital Markets attorney and transitioning into the Litigation department three years later, associate* Montse Ferrer has travelled an adventurous, nomadic path across four international offices. She credits a positive attitude and the willingness to change as catalysts for creating opportunity.
General Counsel for the Bank of England, alumna Sonya Branch dissects the importance of team-based leadership, peer networks and a sense of perspective when tackling challenges.
Moscow office Managing Partner Victoria Bortkevicha tells us how history and an open-minded approach to opportunity took her on a different path to success.
Associate attorney general turned general counsel Tony West has an extended history with diversity – leading the constitutional review of the Defense of Marriage Act and helping shape the Obama administration’s approach to gay marriage. He shares the benefit of his experience and how he’s using it to improve diversity and inclusion within PepsiCo and the wider profession.
Amy Weaver, general counsel of technology behemoth Salesforce, talks about how corporate social responsibility regarding diversity can be a boon for business.