Key Lessons for Lawyers with Adam Freeman, Former Partner at Linklaters - Episode 7

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This week in Episode 7 of the Legal Genie podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Adam Freeman, who recently stepped down after 15 years as a senior partner in the banking practice of the London office of Linklaters LLP.

After 25 years as a hard-working finance lawyer advising on financing transactions principally relating to acquisitions, Adam decided that he was ready to find more of a balance in his life and prioritize his health and wellbeing.

Since September 2019 he has also been part-time Chairman of the Bransford Trust and of Lateral Life, an exclusive travel design business, of which he has been a fan since taking a sabbatical trip with his family in 2013.

We discuss Adam’s 10 KEY LESSONS for lawyers that he put in a LinkedIn post on his retirement:
1. Culture is not what you preach, it is what you tolerate.
2. Always see the funny side.
3. Earn your partnership every day.
4. Even clever lawyers need decisive leaders.
5. Be honest with yourself and each other: strengths and weaknesses.
6. Each cog is important: spend time talking to everyone in the firm.
7. Don't be afraid to push outside your comfort zone.
8. Be the best version of yourself that you can be.
9. Prepare, prepare, prepare.
10. Celebrate all successes, however small.

We also talk about:

· His journey into law.

· His path to partnership.

· Having personal values.

· Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone.

· His advice for young lawyers.

· His new life after law.

Learn more about Adam Freeman:

· E-mail: [e-mail]

· Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-freeman-393b099/

· http://www.laterallife.com/

· http://www.bransfordtrust.org/

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· If you liked this episode, please rate the show, and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts to help the Legal Genie reach a wider audience.

· Look out for the next episode coming soon.

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· On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie

· Website: The Legal Genie Podcast (buzzsprout.com)