“Believe in Your Own Excellence” - Yvan-Claude Pierre, Partner, Cooley

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

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What Are Your Main Practice Areas?

02:21 • 2min

3

The Eventful Life of a Partner

04:19 • 3min

4

How Close Is Law School to What You Expected to Be Doing in 1L?

07:42 • 2min

5

The Business of the Law

09:52 • 5min

6

The Best Opportunities Are in the Darkest Time

14:27 • 2min

7

The Unicorn Statistic

16:55 • 3min

8

What Is Cooley Culture?

19:26 • 3min

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Cooley's Culture Is the Secret Sauce

22:31 • 3min

10

Cooley's Return to Office

25:30 • 2min

11

Diversity and Culture at Cooley

27:03 • 2min

12

The Spirit of Collaboration in the Office

29:19 • 2min

13

Diversity in Law Firms

31:02 • 2min

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What Happened After the George Ford Incident?

33:05 • 4min

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Diversity at a Law Firm

37:28 • 3min

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The Change Happens Intentionally, Not Passively

40:03 • 4min

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Is There Space for Diverse Lawyers?

44:25 • 2min

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Retaining Diverse Associates

46:40 • 4min

19

What Are Your Thoughts for the Second Quarter?

50:37 • 4min

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Is It So Important to Maintain a Balance in Your Work Life and Personal Life?

54:33 • 3min

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Cooley McEnwest and Oric on Episode Two of the East Left Podcast

57:46 • 2min