National Law Day: From London Outdoor Clerk to New York Executive Coach

National Law Day: From Outdoor Clerk to Executive Coach

That grainy photo from the early 1990s? That was me, trying to look important. I was a young lawyer, learning quickly, working hard, and proud to be part of something that mattered.

My journey began in 1987 as an outdoor clerk at One King’s Bench Walk, Inner Temple, London. I spent those early days observing, running documents between courts, and soaking up every bit of experience I could.

Eventually, I became a Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer. I handled disputes of all shapes and sizes—from the County Court Small Claims Track to the European Court of Justice.

In 2016, I moved to the United States and worked in-house in Manhattan.

But what mattered most to me wasn’t the case law or the court hierarchy. It was the relationships.

I have helped large corporations and small business owners. I have always believed that the size of the client doesn’t determine the importance of the case because trust, care, and clarity matter at every level.

Law gave me an opportunity to serve.

Today, as an executive coach, I draw from that deep well of legal experience to support lawyers, executives, and business owners navigating their own challenges.

On National Law Day, I’m grateful for the profession that shaped me and still inspires how I lead and coach.