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The Lateral Moves in the Law for Partners to Avoid Career Failure & Build Success with Simon Bushell
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In this episode of Beyond Billables, Stephen Rodney is joined by Simon Bushell, the Founding Partner at Seladore Legal, a conflict-free litigation boutique. Simon shares his journey through top UK and US law firms before founding his own firm. With over 30 years of experience in commercial litigation and fraud cases, Simon discusses the key attributes of successful law firm partners, the challenges of integrating into different firm cultures, and the unique skills required for litigators and transactional lawyers. This episode offers a wealth of insights for anyone in the legal field, especially those looking to understand the transition to partnership and leadership.
Expect to Learn:
- What it takes to become a successful partner and remain one
- How drive, ambition, and firm culture shape a partner's career
- The importance of client relationships and understanding firm dynamics
- Why transitioning to a boutique litigation firm requires different skills
- How to build a successful legal team and avoid common integration pitfalls
- The role of emotional intelligence and psychology in successful litigation
Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:
- [00:00] - Introduction to Simon’s Career
- [02:59] - What Defines a Successful Partner
- [04:47] - The Role of Drive and Background
- [06:42] - Differences in Firm Cultures
- [09:37] - Integration Challenges in New Firms
- [12:33] - Attributes for Litigators vs. Transactional Lawyers
- [16:45] - Building Celador Legal
- [21:28] - Best and Worst Moments as a Partner
- [23:54] - Mentorship, Negotiation & Team Building
- [31:04] - Lateral Moves and Misalignments
- [41:22] - The Future with AI and Confidentiality Risks
- [46:42] - Final Golden Rule
Connect with Simon Bushell:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbushellseladore/
- Company’s Website: https://seladorelegal.com/
- Company’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seladore-legal/
Connect with Stephen Rodney:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmrodney/
- Company’s Website: https://www.intogreatcoaching.co.uk/
- Company’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intogreat-coaching/
Connect with IntoGreat Coaching:
- Website: https://www.intogreatcoaching.co.uk/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intogreat-coaching/
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