Alumna Lubna Qassim left her private practice to take on the task of overseeing the legal passage of groundbreaking economic reforms in the United Arab Emirates. Now chief Group General Counsel and company Secretary of banking conglomerate Emirates NBD, she reflects on how solid training, a fearless approach and relentless ambition have driven her story of success.
Alumna Maureen Ryan decided to move in-house with Houston-based utilities company AEI*. Having served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for ten years, she reflects on her dual role as legal counsel and business adviser.
Amy Flanagan Bogle and Sarah Posner are at the helm of HR and Legal Recruitment at Clifford Chance in the US. They pass on a few tips for making the right career choices.
Paris partner Dessislava Savova heads Clifford Chance’s Consumer Goods & Retail sector worldwide. Dessi’s advice is to be clear about what makes you tick when planning your career, and believe that you can make it work.
Corporate partner Sarah Jones followed a client from London to New York, where she now lives with her children and husband. She says that it’s all about being yourself and loving what you do.
Hong Kong partner Connie Heng runs the Asia Pacific Capital Markets practice. She speaks about the business of law, paying your dues and keeping an open mind about where your talents lie.
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.