Advocatespedia:Today's featured article/August 27, 2024

Growing up in Vermont, I had moved to upstate New York for college, and upon graduating, the most reasonable option was to stay in New York City to work. I had never thought of moving far away from home, even for law school. When I announced my plans to try out London, my family and friends were all hesitant to let me go. But I knew I had to explore what was out there, and the allure of London—a global legal hub—was irresistible. The potential to work in one of the most prestigious legal markets in the world promised not only professional growth but also personal enrichment. The opportunity to travel across Europe was also enticing to me as someone who loved travelling. After many months of researching and applying, I was able to gain a spot at a big law firm and was assigned a mentor, a senior associate in the Finance department who was and still is instrumental to my professional development. Despite the various challenges along the way (the countless rejections and expenses), I was able to persevere and reach the seemingly unachievable goals of working in big law. I now handle complex legal transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and have built a great network of fantastic lawyers and friends I plan on staying in touch with for as long as I can.

Mary Suberu @mary.suberu @the.esquisitor