Welcome to My Journey
A Window Into Life at Our Firm
At Squire Patton Boggs, every career path is unique. My Journey showcases the stories of our colleagues and their varied roles, backgrounds and experiences – offering a real insight into what it is like to be part of our firm.
Read on to find out more about working here.
Apprentice and Aspiring Solicitor – Zoya Alam’s Story So Far
By Zoya Alam
Zoya Alam, solicitor apprentice in our Birmingham office, shares her journey from paralegal to aspiring solicitor, and what’s next for this rising star.
From Politics to Partnership – My Journey into Law
By Jesse Taylor
Jesse Taylor, litigation partner at our Columbus office, shares his journey to partnership, and the many development opportunities that helped him along the way.
From Trainee to Rainmaker – Paul Mann’s Journey in Corporate Law
By Paul Mann
Recently awarded Yorkshire’s Rainmaker of the Year, Paul Mann, a corporate partner based in our Leeds office, shares his career journey to date.
Building a Career in Tax – From Trainee to Tax Lawyer
By Alex Paterson
Alex Paterson, an associate in our Tax Strategy & Benefits Practice, based in our Manchester office, tells us about his career development at the firm. He discusses his route into law and how the firm supported him to qualify as a tax specialist.
Opportunity, Support and Balance for Career Growth
By Sanae Bouhadoun
At our firm, career progression is built on opportunity, support and balance. Brussels office manager Sanae Bouhadoun, who has been with the firm for over a decade, tells us about her journey and the Brussels office culture, as well as providing advice for aspiring professionals.
Navigating Career and Family: The Journey of a Successful Job Share
By Jo Galbraith and Sophie Copson
Hear from Jo Galbraith and Sophie Copson, Labor & Employment directors in our Birmingham office, on how they navigate a successful job share alongside family life.
A Passion for Pro Bono
By Elizabeth Trebbien
Liz Trebbien is a fifth-year litigation associate in our Columbus office. Ever since her law school internship with the firm, Liz has been passionate about pro bono. Here, Liz shares her most memorable pro bono experience, how the firm supports her with pro bono work and her top tips for taking on a pro bono project.
A Practice Group Leader Perspective on the Path to Progression
By Catherine Romanchek
Catherine (Catie) Romanchek, partner and practice group leader (PGL) of our Public & Infrastructure Finance team in our Cleveland office, began her career with the firm in 2003. As well as her decorated career, Catie is a mom of three and a passionate advocate of the firm’s culture. Catie outlines why she thinks the firm is positioned well to support those looking to develop their careers with us.
Tips for Creating an Ideal Work-life Balance as a Corporate Lawyer
By Gabriel Pennington
Gabriel (Gabe) Pennington, an associate in our Manchester office, shares his tips for creating an ideal work-life balance, thanks to his experience as a corporate lawyer and captain of the England mixed team at the Touch World Cup last summer.