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Law Firm Metrics for Partners to Lead Profitably and Build Stronger Teams with Jeanette Burgess

In this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney sits down with Jeanette Burgess, Managing Partner at Walker Morris, one of the UK’s leading independent law firms. Jeanette shares her career journey from aspiring police officer to leading a top firm, offering candid insights into her time in-house, her return to private practice, and her transition into law firm leadership. She discusses the real challenges of partnership, the impact of AI on the legal sector, and the importance of resilience, curiosity, and communication in sustaining a legal career. Jeanette Burgess has nearly three decades of legal experience. She began in private practice before spending time in-house at Provident Group, and later built Walker Morris’s regulatory team from the ground up. Elected to the board in 2015 and appointed Managing Partner in 2024, she brings deep insight into leadership, regulatory law, and evolving law firm dynamics. Expect to Learn: How Jeanette’s in-house experience shaped her success in private practice and firm leadership The overlooked skills needed for successful law firm partnership beyond legal expertise What makes lateral hires succeed or fail and how culture plays a bigger role than you might think Why AI is both a challenge and an opportunity for the legal profession Jeanette’s top lessons from managing partner life, including resilience, client service, and staying curious Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00] – Teaser [00:47] – Introduction to the Podcast and Guest Jeanette Burgess [01:39] – Jeanette’s Early Career: From Police Aspirations to Law [03:49] – Moving In-House and Return to Private Practice at Walker Morris [08:14] – Walker Morris’s “Forge” Programme for Future Partners [11:46] – In-House vs. Private Practice: Different Skills and Environments [14:09] – The Challenges and Loneliness of Being an In-House Lawyer [20:52] – Decision-Making, Patience, and the Value of Sleep [24:16] – Lateral Hiring: Why Some Succeed and Others Fail [27:25] – Integrating Laterals and Learning from Their Experience [30:11] – The Critical Early Months for Lateral Integration [35:40] – The Impact of AI on Learning, Work, and Firm Structure [40:16] – Private Equity in Law: Curiosity and Skepticism [45:46] – Highs and Lows: Best and Worst Moments as a Partner [51:10] – Mentors Who Shaped Her Career [54:40] – One Golden Rule for Being a Successful Partner [55:54] – Closing Remarks Connect with Jeanette Burgess: LinkedIn:   / jeanette-burgess-6424749   Company’s LinkedIn:   / walker-morris   Company’s Website: https://www.walkermorris.co.uk/ Connect with Stephen Rodney: LinkedIn:   / stephenmrodney   Company’s Website: https://www.intogreatcoaching.co.uk/ Company’s LinkedIn:   / intogreat-coaching   Connect with IntoGreat Coaching: Website: https://www.intogreatcoaching.co.uk/ LinkedIn:   / intogreat-coaching   Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5itRkdq... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Youtube:    / @stephenrodney-i8l