TALK TO MY LAWYER EPISODE 10: Amy Cousineau Massey

We are delighted to invite Amy Cousineau Massey into the TTML studio this week for some really personal and insightful thoughts on ‘Adversity and the human lawyer’.

Amy and Adrian’s conversation leads onto discussions about:
·       How law degrees differ across the globe and the ways this impacts the journey into practicing law;
·       The sales aspect of being a lawyer and bringing in new business not being taught enough when studying law;
·       Employment law as an emotional practice – dealing with people’s livelihoods whilst managing your own emotions and making sure you are proceeding with the law behind you;
·       Deciding to leave private practice after dealing with the challenges that come with returning to work after having a child, embracing consultancy and the freedom and power that comes with this career change.

Amy courageously talks about dealing with adversity and personal challenges having lost her baby boy when 6 months pregnant. She discusses how LinkedIn can and should be used to talk openly and in detail about difficult experiences and tragedies.

And stay tuned till the end for a discussion on the importance of putting the idea of widespread gender diversified boards into practice.