Arthur Cox LLP focuses on attracting, developing and retaining the best and brightest talent. In our Career Journeys at Arthur Cox series, we spotlight the pathways of key leaders in our firm, focusing on how the world of work has changed during their career, the importance of mentorship, as well as the advice they would give to their younger selves.

Anne Frain

Anne Frain, the Head of Events at Arthur Cox, shares her remarkable career path and advice she would give her younger self. Anne recounts her transition from a professional musician to leading the events team at Arthur Cox. She highlights the significant changes she has observed over the years, particularly the shift to remote technology, which has enabled her to effectively balance her personal and professional responsibilities. This flexibility has been especially crucial for her as a mother.

Tim Gleeson

Tim Gleeson, Senior Associate in our Corporate and M&A Group, shares his career milestones to date and discusses the evolution of technology, and its effect on how work is done, in the legal industry.

Tim emphasises the value of the traineeship programme in his journey, and if he could offer advice to his younger self, it would be to “take stock and enjoy the moment.”

Lesley-Ann Perera

Lesley-Ann Perera, Of Counsel in our Corporate and M&A Group, shares her professional milestones and how the legal industry has changed since she started her career in law. 

Lesley-Ann discusses the significant transformations she has observed in the legal sector, including advancements in female representation and the importance of establishing a network.

Stephen Kennelly

Stephen Kennelly, IT Helpdesk Manager, reflects on the dynamic changes he’s witnessed throughout his journey, including the transition to flexible work arrangements. He also discusses the pivotal role mentorship has played in shaping his professional growth.

Sophie Frederix

Sophie Frederix, Partner in our Corporate and M&A Group, candidly shares her career milestones to date, the work-life balance remote working affords, reflects on mentorship in her professional journey and advice she would give her younger self.

Katie Crimmins

Reflecting on her career journey so far, Katie Crimmins, our Senior Business Development Manager shares her professional milestones, including moving to Arthur Cox after working with a sole practitioner, and shares her thoughts on the importance of mentorship throughout her professional journey.

Cian Beecher

Cian Beecher, Partner in our Employment Group and Head of our Commercial Group, discusses his professional journey and career milestones to date, changes in the legal industry and reflects on the advice he would give his younger self.

Ailish Finnerty

Ailish Finnerty, Partner in our Tax Group, reflects on her career milestones to date, from securing a traineeship with the firm to making partner in 2008.

Cian McCourt

Cian McCourt, Partner and Head of our Corporate and M&A Group, reflects on the professional milestones in his career to date.

Amy McDermott

Amy McDermott, Partner in our Corporate and M&A Group, reflects on her professional milestones since joining the firm and being promoted to partner last year.

Orla O’Connor

In honour of International Women’s Day earlier this year, we began our “Career Journeys at Arthur Cox” series with an interview with our Chair Orla O’Connor.