Why did you come to work with Obelisk? I was looking for a way back into the workforce after a few years’ break. I expected it to be painful. Instead I found Obelisk where people actually make an effort to listen […]
How have you found working as a lawyer and parent? Juggling motherhood and a career is a constant challenge, feeling that I should work as if I have no children, yet be available for my children as if I have […]
“Like so many I desperately wanted to keep working, as that is a fundamental part of my identity” Tell us a little about yourself… I am a dual-qualified solicitor and US lawyer with over 15 years of experience practising commercial […]
“I have come closer than ever to my ideal life-work balance and that’s thanks to Obelisk” What did you do before joining Obelisk? I was working for small businesses on an ad-hoc remote basis, mostly in connection with commercial law, […]
“I wanted to develop something of my own and have a new adventure” What is your background? I worked at Linklaters in their Employment department – I was office based and worked full time and then worked four days a week after […]
“It’s important to see the other lawyers face to face on a regular basis to help build relationships.” What did your work life look like before Obelisk? I trained and qualified at a City law firm, specialising in corporate recovery. […]
“Working with Obelisk has allowed me to consolidate and also broaden my range.” What were you doing before becoming an Obelisk consultant? I was working as a general in-house lawyer in the marine engineering, engineering and defence sectors. To diversify, […]
“Freelance work has really taken off in the legal sector” When did you become a freelance consultant? I had dabbled in freelance work before joining Obelisk in 2014. The path has become more consistent since then – the fact that […]
“It is fantastic to be able to provide a useful service despite lifestyle changes, and to be valued for what you can contribute.” Tell us a little about yourself. I am an ex-city asset finance lawyer, happily living on the […]
“It’s great that the world of legal work has become a better place for working parents.” Tell us about yourself and your family: I am married to Mark, who is also a lawyer, and we have two young boys. I […]