Videos

Explore our video series

These videos, originally produced under the A&O legacy, authentically showcase the experiences and opportunities synonymous with A&O Shearman.

Cases that Made Me

At A&O Shearman, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global community of world-class lawyers and work on building enduring relationships with clients, rewarding assignments and career-defining cases. Hear from our people as they tell us the story of their career through the cases that challenged them, marked new levels of responsibility or were just exciting to be a part of.

Sarah Henchoz

At A&O Shearman, you get to work on cases that define the world. Sarah walks us through some of the most complex and exciting cases of her career, including a reality TV star's employment, a high-stakes poaching case involving a senior employee, and a large-scale discrimination case.

Find out why these are the cases that have made her the lawyer she is today.

Ffion Flockhart

Ffion explains the complexity of a recent ransomware attack and how she advises clients on their legal exposure and how they can stay legally compliant. She also shares an interesting insight into how she consults for the government to see how the UK would respond to cyber-attacks.

This is the story of her career and the cases that have defined her as a lawyer.

Arno Chakrabarti

Litigation and disputes partner Arno, shares three cases that have had a huge impact on him and his career at A&O Shearman. All three have something in common – no clear path – which allows him the freedom to think creatively to find the solution that makes sense.

These are the cases that challenged him, making him the lawyer he is now.

Then & Now

Our A&O Shearman lawyers all started from somewhere. From all kinds of backgrounds. Through every stage of their life, from personal to professional and the challenges along the way, our lawyers look back on the journeys that got them where they are today.

Ghazi

Growing up in Jordan with a genetic condition, Ghazi learned to live life despite limitations. With the grades, curiosity and interest, there was nothing to lose and everything to gain. His story shows anything is possible.

Jennifer

Jennifer has experienced a world, career and life that she never thought would be in her reach. Hear how a summer school for low-income backgrounds changed Jennifer’s perspective on what she could achieve.

Mitch

Born in Nigeria, Mitch believes nothing is impossible. Now a partner at A&O Shearman and mum of three, she has surrounded herself with the right people and has had support from her family every step of the way.

Life Experience

At A&O Shearman, we value real life experiences just as much as work experience. It’s not something to shy away from on your application. It makes you who you are. Here’s how some of our people have brought their life experiences to a career at A&O Shearman.

Aastha

Aastha has supported to develop and nurture her passion for art at A&O Shearman. She believes being creative has helped her become a better lawyer.

Alexander

Growing up in a close-knit working-class area of London was a unique experience for Alexander. At 15, when developers threatened the area, his research saved the local community. That, in turn, meant he went on to study law.

Betty

A road traffic accident at a young age left Betty with a muscle condition and chronic pain. It’s made her who she is, and she brings that resilience to work every day.

What's law got to do with it?

You don’t have to study law to be a lawyer. Hear from some of our people as they explain how their degree skills transferred to a career in commercial law.

Episode 1

What do pirates, smuggling and witchcraft have to do with law? Watch as Euan explains how transferrable skills – including persuasive writing, evaluating sources and understanding motivations behind actions – have been essential to his career at A&O Shearman.

Episode 2

Imagination and collaboration are essential to mechanical engineering as they are to a career in law, explains Jade. Find out how a growth mindset has been applicable to becoming a trainee solicitor at A&O Shearman.

Episode 3

For Ollie, studying papyrology at university was the perfect fit for going on to a career in law. Listen as he explains how piecing together events, making connections and finding the thread he needs, give him a different perspective for life at A&O Shearman.

Me&You Series

When we belong, we bring our best to everything we do. We stand together as part of a team and feel empowered to lead the way. The journey to belonging often starts with feeling accepted by others – knowing that they see you for who you really are. So we asked four of our people to share their experiences of working with another colleague – and it all ended with an unexpected twist for them.

Will & Tashan

Sukriti & Maeve

Matt & Emma

Working in Law Tech & Operations

This programme is on the frontline of defining what every part of law will look like in the future and will give you the opportunity to shape it.

What is Law Tech & Operations

From the start, you’ll play a pivotal role in our transformation as well as driving innovation. Hear from our people to get an insight into what the programme is all about and the opportunities it has to offer.

Career in Legal Tech

If you are someone who wants to be a part of an industry that’s at the cutting-edge of technology, this programme is for you. Hear from people at A&O Shearman on what their experience and highlights in the field of legal tech has been so far.

Why choose Law Tech & Operations

We’re investing in the fusion of technology and law to shape how the industry utilises the latest innovation. We provide our trainees with the skills, support and resources to succeed in re-defining the role of tech in law.

& Me Series

Wherever your interests lie – whether you’ve been dreaming of being a lawyer since you were a child, have a musical talent, or are a first-generation university student – there’s a path to becoming a lawyer at A&O Shearman. Hear from some of our people and how they made their unique journey to us.