David Kearney is co-founder and managing partner of Wotton Kearney, Australia's leading insurance law firm. Starting with two lawyers in 2002, WK has grown to 94 partners and 850 staff across 11 offices through strategic recruitment, clear values, and ambitious vision. His leadership emphasizes culture-first growth and collaborative excellence.

In this podcast, David discusses Wotton Kearney's transformation from traditional partnership to corporate structure with private equity investment from Straight Bat. The conversation explores their innovative approach to partner contribution management through strengths-based performance frameworks, moving from "one size fits all" model. David emphasizes the importance of Future WK planning, AI investment, and building multigenerational value while maintaining focus on client relationships and continuous learning.