Dec 19, 2023
Mary-Ann de Mestre has created a dual vocational pathway for
herself as both a legal academic and law firm owner. It’s a journey
she strongly feels others can replicate, in ways that make sense to
them, if they are proactive, self-aware and on top of their
schedules.
In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy is
joined by Macquarie University academic and M de Mestre Lawyers
founder Mary-Ann de Mestre to discuss managing the juggle between
academic and firm-owner life, why having two different (but
complementary vocational pathways) is so meaningful for her, what
she’s hoping to achieve with her newly launched firm, and taking a
more modern approach to boutique practice.
Ms de Mestre also details seeing legal education as part and parcel
of her mindset as a small-business owner, how her practice aids her
academic approach, how to wear multiple hats at once, creating a
meaningful career journey for one’s self, how those coming through
the ranks can build the best career possible for themselves, asking
the right questions of one’s self, and redefining what a legal
career can look like.
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