Welcome to another episode of Pearls On, Gloves Off with your host, Mary O’Carroll, Chief Operating Officer at Goodwin. Today, Mary sits down with Goodwin’s leaders—Anthony McCusker, Chair, and Mark Bettencourt, Managing Partner—for an insightful conversation about the firm’s unique culture, its client-centric approach, and the future of the legal industry.

Anthony McCusker is widely recognized as a preeminent adviser in corporate securities and partnership laws, with a primary focus on advising technology companies and their investors. He chairs the firm’s Executive Committee and is a member of its Management Committee and Allocations Committee.

 

Mark Bettencourt has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, private placements of debt and equity securities, securities law compliance, and technology transfer and licensing. He chairs the firm’s Management and Allocations Committees and serves on the Executive Committee.

 

In this episode:

• Embracing a Unique Culture: Mary’s early observations about Goodwin’s collaborative, team-first attitude and what sets the firm apart.
• Forward Thinking Innovation: How Goodwin is driving change in the industry through novel solutions, technology, and AI that enhance client service.
• Client-Centric Approach: The importance of being deeply immersed in clients’ industries and providing holistic business advice beyond traditional legal services.
• The Changing Role of Legal Professionals: How the role of general counsel is evolving and what that means for law firms and lawyers.
• Building for the Future Generation: The significance of mentorship, apprenticeship, and providing lawyers with the tools and opportunities to thrive.
• The Power of Collaboration: The results of working together across all levels of the firm to achieve common goals and drive success.

 

We hope you enjoy this engaging conversation that offers a glimpse into the future of law firms and how Goodwin is embracing change to better serve clients and support its people.

 

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