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Ep. 47 - Stuart Davis - Global Director of Marketing and Business Development, Litigation, Dechert LLP - 'Keep your eyes and ears open – and your mouth shut!'
“Keep your eyes and ears open – and your mouth shut!” Unlikely as it may seem, these words of advice from a wizened WWI veteran resonate still today for Nicky Acuna Ocana’s guest on this episode of Leaders with Ambition. Stuart Davis, Global Head of Marketing & Business Development, Litigation at Dechert LLP, believes being alert and attentive is key to building valuable relationships in all areas of life – and success in professional settings.
Based in Washington, D.C., Stuart shares the cumulative wisdom he’s gathered throughout his life’s journey – from growing up in rural Wyoming to signing on to help restore Hadrian’s Wall to hopscotching through a series of key marketing roles at a spectrum of services firms. At every stage the goal has been to augment his portfolio of value-add skills, including an MBA at Georgetown University and other ongoing education.
He explains why networking and discipline are cornerstones for any legal workplace culture, along with a commitment to ensuring all team members feel supported. The ethos is collaborative and the work-life balance intentional for Stuart, who prioritises innovation and an atmosphere of growth.
Learn about the lessons he has picked up over 20 years of driving business for top law firms as well as why – for all his professional success – it has been the relationships and proximity to brilliance that have inspired him most.
The episode wraps with thoughts on the impacts of AI, importance of EDI and challenges ahead for law firms navigating the quickly shifting sands of change. Enjoy this thoughtful conversation – and actionable words of wisdom!
Want to learn more about the team at Ambition? Click here to find out what we’re up to!
If you enjoyed this discussion, please visit this link to find previous episodes of Leaders with Ambition.
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By Ambition UK“Keep your eyes and ears open – and your mouth shut!” Unlikely as it may seem, these words of advice from a wizened WWI veteran resonate still today for Nicky Acuna Ocana’s guest on this episode of Leaders with Ambition. Stuart Davis, Global Head of Marketing & Business Development, Litigation at Dechert LLP, believes being alert and attentive is key to building valuable relationships in all areas of life – and success in professional settings.
Based in Washington, D.C., Stuart shares the cumulative wisdom he’s gathered throughout his life’s journey – from growing up in rural Wyoming to signing on to help restore Hadrian’s Wall to hopscotching through a series of key marketing roles at a spectrum of services firms. At every stage the goal has been to augment his portfolio of value-add skills, including an MBA at Georgetown University and other ongoing education.
He explains why networking and discipline are cornerstones for any legal workplace culture, along with a commitment to ensuring all team members feel supported. The ethos is collaborative and the work-life balance intentional for Stuart, who prioritises innovation and an atmosphere of growth.
Learn about the lessons he has picked up over 20 years of driving business for top law firms as well as why – for all his professional success – it has been the relationships and proximity to brilliance that have inspired him most.
The episode wraps with thoughts on the impacts of AI, importance of EDI and challenges ahead for law firms navigating the quickly shifting sands of change. Enjoy this thoughtful conversation – and actionable words of wisdom!
Want to learn more about the team at Ambition? Click here to find out what we’re up to!
If you enjoyed this discussion, please visit this link to find previous episodes of Leaders with Ambition.
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