Michael Tinkler is an experienced commercial and real estate lawyer at Burton Partners, the ILN’s member for New Zealand. In this episode, Lindsay and Michael discuss the hot property market in New Zealand, the challenges of finding good talent, and the things that unite us.
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Ágnes Bejó is the head of corporate and M&A at Jalsovszky, the ILN’s member for Hungary. In this episode, Lindsay and Ágnes explore the role of women and the impact of the pandemic, how a lawyer’s practice area impacts their desire to work remotely, and the way in which the pandemic shined an even brighter light on mental health in the legal profession.
Christos Ioannides is a founding partner of LLPO Law Firm in Nicosia, Cyprus, and a member of the ILN. In this episode, Lindsay and Christos consider what it means to manage a law firm, the challenges of adapting to change, and what is essential for the practice of law.
You can listen to the podcast here, or we’ve provided a transcript of the highlights below.
Scott Swenson is a trusts & estates partner with Connolly Gallagher, LLP in Delaware, which is also an ILN member firm. In this episode, Lindsay and Scott discuss the transition between practicing law and managing your practice, what Scott sees as the role of lawyers and estates lawyers in particular, and how continuous learning keeps the practice fresh.
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Leen Hooites is a tax and insolvency partner with PlasBossinade Advocaten in Groningen in the Netherlands, which is also an ILN member firm. In this episode, Lindsay and Leen consider the benefits of the firm’s ability to renovate and invest in technology at the start of the pandemic, the importance of in-person engagement despite the efficiency and effectiveness of remote working, and our collective contributions to improving the world around us.
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I like to think that any good lawyer sees themselves as a counselor and as a problem solver.
The International Lawyers Network (ILN) featured podcast Law Firm ILN-telligence recently spotlighted Connolly Gallagher Trusts & Estates Partner Scott Swenson. Sitting down with podcast host and ILN Executive Director Lindsay Griffiths, Scott discussed the evolution of his practice, mentorship, and what he has learned about managing attorneys and his practice. Check out Episode 44 to hear more from Scott and to learn how he explains lawyering to his sever year-old.
Jussi Laakkonen is a partner and CEO with Fenno Attorneys at Law, the ILN’s Finnish law firm. In this episode, Lindsay and Jussi discuss the challenges of lawyer wellbeing as the world opens up post-pandemic, how mentorship has impacted both him and his firm, and his hopes for the future law firm.
Peter Altieri has recently retired from partnership with Epstein Becker & Green, a US law firm with 14 offices and a member of the ILN. Peter is a previous Chairman of the ILN and in this episode, he and Lindsay cover the importance of mentorship throughout a lawyer’s career, how the ILN impacted him as a lawyer, and the rapidly changing legal profession.
You can listen to the podcast here, or we’ve provided a transcript of the highlights below.
Mythily Katsaris is a partner with Fladgate LLP, a firm focused on partnerships with its clients and a member of the International Lawyers Network. In this episode, Lindsay and Mythily discuss the disproportionate effect of the pandemic on women, particularly women of color, burnout, the changing legal profession, client empathy, and the impact of the pandemic on leadership and leadership opportunities.
You can listen to the podcast here, or we’ve provided a transcript of the highlights below.
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Andrey Zelenin is the managing partner of Lidings Law Firm, a firm that advises Russian and international companies in a variety of sectors and on all legislative aspects of doing business in Russia and the CIS, and a member of the International Lawyers Network. In this episode, Lindsay and Andrey discuss how to maintain a firm’s culture in an online world, training young lawyers during a pandemic, and managing a firm through challenging times.
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