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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

As Staci Zaretsky writes in her latest Above the Law article about our firm: preserving our culture is our number one priority. Read more about how we embrace our team's passions outside of work and truly value them as whole individuals: https://lnkd.in/gdj5v9r5 #lawfirms #workplaceculture #employeeengagement

LEADERSHIP JOURNEYS - Celebrating leader's journeys today. Congratulations to Andrew Sackey who has been appointed as Head of Office at Pinsent Masons. When reposting the below announcement on his LinkedIn corner, Andrew shared 🎤: "Homeless at 14, head of London office at (classified 😊) - it’s been an interesting journey… Many thanks to family, friends and colleagues who have helped me navigate the twists and turns along the way!" It's important we recognise that journeys to senior roles are not always straightforward. It's important that leaders feel they can honest about the "twists and turns" in their personal or career journey. This honesty truly inspires others to stay determined and to progress in their careers. It's important that as we progress to senior roles, we continue to recognise those who have worked hard alongside us. Every leader has a team working alongside them, making things happen. Thanks to Andrew Sackey for inspiring today's post about leadership. Congratulations to Carolyn Saunders for everything you have achieved in your role as London office head for the last six years. #leadership #Leaders #PinsentMasons #LawFirmLeaders

Thank you to Law.com for profiling our Chief Talent & Diversity Officer, Christine E. Hollis, in its “How I Made It” series. In a candid Q&A published on March 25, Christine shares experiences from her impressive career path and offers her leadership advice to up-and-comers in DEI. Among her advice to younger attorneys seeking firm leadership roles: “Don’t negate the soft skills. Knowledge is excellent, and it will carry you far, but leadership and managing initiatives are about relationship management. If you are not good at communicating, listening, and sometimes even moderating or mediating points of view, it will be a challenge for you to get to the next level. The people who can do this are able to position themselves in a way to hear all sides and get everyone’s buy-in for the success of the initiative, the project, the firm, or the office.” Read more of Christine's insights on Law.com: https://bit.ly/3J4O381

🎉 Exciting News: Morgan Kennedy is now Morgan White 🎉 Hello, LinkedIn fam! Quick personal, yet professional update! I recently tied the knot and officially became Morgan White! 🥂💍 Feel free to update your contact information, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with your hiring needs or career aspirations. #NewName #LifeUpdate #MorganWhite #DenverRecruiter #DenverNetworking #LinkedInUpdate

Hello, folks! Giovana Batista and I are presenting a session on vulnerability in the workplace next week on October 10 for the Virginia Section of the American Water Works Association Thoughtful Tuesday series. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g4AtP8wE We've heard Brene Brown pontificate about the strength in vulnerability for leaders. Dr. Carey Yazeed enlightened me with her writing about the privilege of courage culture. She writes, "Experts like Brene Brown encourage us to be ‘vulnerable’ and lean into difficult situations, but the lived experiences and societal traumas of Black women differ from those of whites, which makes it difficult for us to embrace this ideology..." Read the rest of her enlightening article here: https://lnkd.in/g_T84QSq We'll explore the practical benefits of choosing vulnerability (authenticity, trust, connection) while exploring the idea of vulnerability as a vital component of true allyship; swapping your 'safety' for that of someone else's in the face of discrimination or bias.

Good work from the team

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬? Every day, I connect with lawyers worldwide, spanning various career levels from those navigating their grad rotations to individuals eyeing partnership moves. Consistently, I receive feedback highlighting the positive impact of firms that facilitate direct interaction between juniors and partners. The presence of an open-door policy isn't just about professional growth; it actively cultivates a workplace culture that is positive and inclusive. The accessibility of partners not only makes the work environment more approachable but also nurtures a strong sense of camaraderie within the firm. Investing in the development of junior lawyers is an investment in the future success and sustainability of a law firm. #partnership #development #juniorlawyers