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successful at both. Walkers has quite a high number of women lawyers and in my time here it hasn't really been an issue. We have a large number of female senior counsel, almost 30% of our partners are women and half of our offices have female office managing partners.”
outside counsel does not get you off the hook. However a general counsel position can suit some people because the hours are generally more manageable if you want to have more of a life outside work. Of course there are many other pressures, but they are a bit different from those in private
Ingrid regularly represents major financial institutions and leading global investment fund managers in all aspects of investment funds. Lauded by the 'Chambers Global Guide 2011 to the World's Leading Lawyers' as a "phenomenal
lawyer",
We have a large number of female senior counsel, almost 30% of our partners are women and half of our offices have female office managing partners.”
recommended by all of the major legal directories for investment funds. A renowned expert in her field, she is highly sought after by major financial and business media to provide commentary on developments in the complex global funds sector. She is also a frequent guest on Bloomberg Television and a regular speaker at top industry events.
Concluding the interview, Ingrid looked to the future with enthusiasm, commenting: “I am looking forward to welcoming the next crop of talented lawyers to Walkers - both female and male!” LM
Ingrid is
In 2011 the number of women in general counsel positions in Fortune 500 companies increased to 21%. When asked if this number was likely to continue to rise, Ingrid answered: “Being a general counsel is a tough job because you have to know so much about so many different areas of practice. This can range from employment law to intellectual property to investment management. Merely having the ability to instruct specialist
practice.
Despite this, we have several
senior women lawyers who joined us after being in-house.”
Ingrid has an illustrious career history; a litigator by background, she practised as a Barrister in England for nearly a decade before moving into private practice. She was made a partner in Walkers in 2007 and she currently heads up the firm’s Cayman Investment Funds Group.
Ingrid Pierce