“There’s a whole combination of skills that you need as a lawyer, and it’s not just legal technical skills anymore, if it ever was.”

In our latest podcast episode, our editor, Ab Banerjee, sits down with Yvette Croucher, Managing Director of Talent Management (Europe and Asia) at Paul Hastings, the global law firm.

The discussion approaches a variety of topics. It touches first on the structure and culture of law firms, providing an insider’s view on how they are organized and the unique cultural elements that define them.

It then delves into methods of recruitment and retention, discussing the innovative strategies and practices that law firms employ to attract and retain top legal talent.

Yvette also shares her perspective on what makes the best lawyers stand out, highlighting the essential skills, personality traits, and behaviours that contribute to the highest-performing individuals and teams.

The conversation also approaches the value of diversity in the workplace, particularly of a “cognitive” variety.

Yvette’s first-hand insights and experiences, built from more than thirty years in the legal industry, provide invaluable guidance for anyone interested in law, talent management, and organizational development.

We hope you enjoy.

“There’s a whole combination of skills that you need as a lawyer, and it’s not just legal technical skills anymore, if it ever was. A lot of it’s about the skills you have: the interpersonal skills you have, the confidence you have, the ability to be resilient, rise to a challenge, to think around corners, and to be innovative in the way you work”

Listen to the podcast here:

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