Episode 13: Will Marshall – Is there a good time to step out of the Law profession and into industry?


TALK TO MY LAWYER EPISODE 13: Will Marshall

Adrian welcomes Will Marshall, Head of Legal & Risk Management at Altea Insurance and previous Partner at DWF and Capsticks Solicitors, into the studio to discuss the question: Is there a good time to step out of the Law profession and into industry?

In this episode, Will also delves into:

  • Studying alternatives to Law before venturing into a career as a lawyer, ie. History;
  • The challenges of looking objectively at cases in criminal law;
  • Increasing pressures on young lawyers to specialise early – keeping doors open could be a better option for many;
  • AI and whether it will enable us to help move both law and healthcare forwards;
  • The importance of complaints – gives you a chance to get your house in order.

And stay tuned for some wonderful advice for young lawyers on the importance of developing a client following when progressing through your career in the law.