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As Father’s Day approaches, we look at the reasons why paternity leave is so important for our society, and how new dads can make the most of the time at home. In terms of statutory paternity leave, the UK still […]
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 been finding it difficult to switch off from work on days off in recent times, particularly due to a demanding client I currently work with. It’s taking its toll on my health and I really want to have […]
“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, […]
I have been experiencing problems with a colleague that I feel amount to bullying, but I am not sure how to speak up or take action. I fear it will be dismissed as a bit of conflict when I am […]
“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 […]