17 years. That is how long I have been in the legal profession. Over the years, there have been many transactions done and dusted, and many people I worked with on those transactions have since moved on to other paths. There are not many people I can turn to and …

“When is your peak period?” I was asked. “Whenever the client wants the deal to go fast” I replied. The workload of corporate lawyers is not seasonal. It’s client-driven. The pace follows transaction timelines and clients’ expectations. What looks like a quiet period can quickly turn into full momentum overnight …