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PANEL: Confidence, network, timing: What drives every bold career move in law

14 Oct 2026
THEATRE 2
Where you start in law isn't where you have to end up. As the sector shifts and new specialisms open up, the biggest opportunities often sit in the areas that feel the most unfamiliar. This session is about the practical side of pursuing change: building the confidence to move towards something that looks intimidating from the outside, taking control of your career direction, and building a network you can rely on. Hear directly from legal professionals who've built careers in very different corners of the industry. They'll share how they found the confidence to go after what felt out of reach, and the mentors, peers, and networks that made the pivot possible.
Moderator
Isaac Eloi, Senior Manager, Business and Legal Affairs, The Orchard & Co-Founder - Black Men In Law Network
April Lamai, Barrister - No.5 Barristers’ Chambers
Simi Somuyiwa, Managing Associate - Addleshaw Goddard
Tisu Makato, Associate - Trowers & Hamlins