With the end of 2022 fast approaching, it is time to look back on everything that has unfolded since January. A year that was billed as a return to a sense of normalcy after the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic was instead marred by geopolitical turmoil and a widespread economic slump. This has of course made for significant developments in the legal sphere, which we dive into more deeply in this edition. Our front cover feature comes from Paul J. Leaf, partner at Seyfarth Shaw and a specialist in California employment law. In an exclusive interview with Lawyer Monthly, he reflects on the organisational consequences of retroactively applied employment law in his jurisdiction, along with valuable insights gleaned from his own prolific career in the sector. You can read more about his unique perspective on page 12. The December edition also comes equipped with three further stories from featured bookers. Consider turning to page 20 to read about the fascinating career stories of Shannon Dorvall and Afshin Yazdani in the My Legal Life section, or to page 26 to gain fresh insights from Mishcon de Reya partner Robert Wynn Jones as he shines a light on how his team work tirelessly to obtain freezing injunctions in international fraud investigations. All are guaranteed to be of interest. For further intriguing stories from the world of law, from an exploration of the toxic mindsets of ‘superstar’ lawyers to the value that effective estate planning holds for women, you can find many more incisive features in this new edition. All of these features have been carefully curated to cap off a year of exemplary practice in the legal sector, and we hope to see you again next month as we look forward to what the new year will have in store for us. We hope that you enjoy this edition. LAWYER MONTHLY©2022 Universal Media Limited Lawyer Monthly is published by Universal Media Limited and is available on general subscription. Readership and circulation information can be found at: www.lawyer-monthly.com. The views expressed in the articles within Lawyer Monthly are the contributors’ own. All rights reserved. Material contained within this publication is not to be reproduced in whole or in part without prior permission. Permission may only be given in written form by the management board of Universal Media Limited. Approx. 302,000 net digital distribution. Oliver Sullivan Editor Lawyer Monthly Welcome to Lawyer Monthly Magazine DECEMBER 2022 EDITION @lawyermonthly @LawyerMonthly @lawyermonthly company/lawyer-monthly Universal Media Limited, PO Box 17858, Tamworth, B77 9QG, United Kingdom 0044 (0) 1543 255 537 Production Team: Emma Tansey, Luke Ostle, Nathan Athersmith production@lawyer-monthly.com Sales Enquires: Jacob Mallinder Jacob.mallinder@universalmedia365.com
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