“We are on the same side.”
- By : Wong Mei Ying
- Category : Lawyering, Linkedin Post
As a corporate transactional lawyer in fast-paced, often high- pressure environments, I often hear these words when someone requests something challenging and typically urgent.
While I appreciate the sentiment, there are times when I feel a disconnect between external expectations and the realities I face internally.
Externally, I’m responsible for ensuring deadlines are met and often find myself being chased for updates. Try drafting a paragraph while external parties text you every 10 to 15 minutes asking for status updates.
Internally, I often have to drive the urgency and navigate the complexities on my own. It’s a role that can feel isolating at times.
The responsibility of associates doesn’t end when they send work to partners for review. I would like to think we’re in this together, all the way through to the final deliverable being sent out and the project completed.
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This post was first posted on LinkedIn on 8 January 2025.
