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Event report: Junior to Mid-Level Lawyer Network
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of networking and professional growth!
A few weeks ago, we hosted a fantastic Junior to Mid-Level Lawyer Networking (JMLN) evening in collaboration with RPC focused on crafting a career for you.
The emphasis wasn't on climbing the ladder — it was about finding a place that values talent, encourages genuine connections and creates an environment where people and partnerships can thrive.
The event brought together over 90 legal professionals from across the in-house legal community and featured an inspiring panel of speakers, Sam Coppard, senior associate at RPC and visiting lecturer at University of Law, Rachael Ellis, assistant general counsel at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Chloe Ong, legal counsel at Banco Santander, and was brilliantly chaired by Kiran Dhoot, associate at RPC. The panellists shared their personal journeys, insights and advice on building a fulfilling career, both in and outside of the legal world.
The conversation went far beyond career progression. It explored the importance of pursuing passions, whether within your current role or outside of it. From taking up teaching to earning degrees in entirely different fields, like art, our panellists demonstrated that a career can be as multi-dimensional as you want it to be.
Another key takeaway that resonated with the room: work-life balance doesn’t look the same for everyone. What balance means can shift by the day, the week, or even the month. Building in that flexibility and regularly checking in with yourself regularly, is just as vital as the work itself.
Thank you to our brilliant speakers and to everyone who joined us. We hope attendees had the chance to connect with new peers in the legal community and strengthen existing relationships with their peers.
The energy, openness and thoughtful discussion made it a truly inspiring session, which set the focus beyond career growth, it offered insights and connections to help attendees establish a strong presence in their chosen industry and make a lasting impact.
If you couldn't attend, don’t worry! Another event is on the horizon this autumn, so stay tuned, we will be sharing information on the next event soon. However, please get in touch if you would like to register interest for our next Junior to Mid-Level Lawyer Networking evening.