I have felt recognised for what I bring to the firm at all stages of my career with AG, despite taking an unexpected turn along the way.

When I joined the firm as a three-year PQE litigation lawyer, I had my eyes set firmly on partnership. I was hugely ambitious, worked hard and was fortunate to have the support of the Partners in my team. They gave me countless opportunities with clients and colleagues to raise my profile, build relationships and demonstrate my ability to be a future leader. I was made a Partner in May 2012 when I was eight years PQE, something of which I was incredibly proud.

A few years later, when I shared that I did not want to fee earn any more, I was so grateful that senior people in the business were willing to chat with me about what else I might do. 

I had been with AG for nine years and although I wanted a change of direction I really did not want to leave the firm. I was fortunate that AG recognised the value I could bring from my prior experience as a fee earner and Partner. We carved out a new role in TST, where I would help to promote the team across our business and support the firm's most junior fee earners.

For the last 9 years in TST I have been focussed on making the team a successful and integrated part of AG, as well as championing our paralegals.

One of the things we are most proud of in TST is the diversity of our team. 

We have worked hard over the years to ensure the recruitment processes and opportunities we have available are inclusive, accessible and relevant for the changing legal world (this includes routes to qualification). I am privileged to be able to provide specific and relevant support to talented young individuals as they begin their legal career, and I am proud to be part of a firm that understands the importance of increased diversity in our teams. 

For me, AG has never been constrained by how we have done things before. 

We seize opportunities and value diverse perspectives and I hope that is something everyone feels the benefit of, both now and in the future.