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What firms are doing to foster young talent
By Emma Ryan|24 May 2021
With this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards fast approaching, Lawyers Weekly spoke to three firms on how they’re fostering those new to industry.
King & Wood Mallesons head of resourcing Penny Thompson said a key priority of the global law firm’s make-up is ensuring the next generation of lawyers is properly equipped with a range of support tools.
“There are initiatives at two levels – building awareness among prospective recruits, and once onboard really intensifying the support – with digital skills a focus,” Ms Thompson said.
“Our global virtual experience program, launched last year was designed to give aspiring lawyers a real ‘hands-on’ sense of what it is like to work on game-changing commercial transactions from wherever in the world they lived and studied. While actually conceived pre-COVID, we had tremendous feedback from participants who relished the sense of connection it provided during
The biggest headwinds facing young lawyers revealed
By Emma Ryan|23 May 2021
While the number of law grads keen to make their mark in Australia’s legal profession is commendable, there are certain challenges they must be wary of, according to three BigLaw firms.
Gilbert + Tobin chief people officer Anna Sparkes, King & Wood Mallesons head of resourcing Penny Thompson and MinterEllison chief talent officer Mary Lyras spoke to Lawyers Weekly about the current state of the market for new and aspiring lawyers ahead of this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.
While all three concurred the market is presenting ample opportunity, they acknowledged there are certain challenges that need to be laid out.
Ahead of this year s 30 Under 30 Awards, Lawyers Weekly spoke to three firms to determine what separates strong talent from the pack. This year s 30 Under 30 Awards will be held on Friday, 11 June,
Cresa has named
Kristin MacCarthy as Chief Financial Officer. MacCarthy will lead Cresa’s Finance team and develop a capital plan to support the company’s recruitment and acquisition objectives. She will also be part of the firm’s Executive Committee, working alongside CEO Jim Underhill in the development and implementation of the firm’s strategic plan. MacCarthy has nearly 30 years of progressive financial management experience within successful business-to-business, consumer and distribution corporations. She joins Cresa from JLL, where she was the CFO, Market Solutions, responsible for driving strategic growth and efficiencies and managing profitability. Prior to JLL, MacCarthy held financial management positions at several major companies, including US Cellular and Grainger.