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Change is becoming one of the few certainties at Allen & Overy as it adapts to the ever-developing consequences of globalism,
technology and human resources. As a responsible business at the forefront of innovation, we have much to celebrate.
Alumni Yearbook 2023
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Guided by our key values –
diversity, equity and inclusion, environment/sustainability,
wellbeing and social impact –
we explore what responsibility means.”
Boyan Wells – Chair, Alumni Network
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...we’re growing faster than our competitors because we’ve read the market correctly and picked the right
strategic priorities.”
Wim Dejonghe – Senior Partner
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Senior partner Wim Dejonghe reflects on a game-changing year
for A&O, culminating in the transformative merger with
Shearman & Sterling, record full-year revenues and progress
across many other strategic areas.
and transformative
extraordinary
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A RESPONSIBLE Business
Becoming a truly diverse and inclusive organisation remains a top priority,
as A&O adds disability and social mobility
to its focus.
The world
needs different
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A&O alumna Valérie Brisac has always looked for roles where she could make a difference – worthwhile jobs that benefitted society. Fortuitously for her, and society, she has a knack for finding them.
On the road to a sustainable society
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Alumni stories
Around the world, in many different settings, A&O is drawing on all its resources –
from financial to skills, time and expertise –
to make a real difference in the lives of people.
Making a positive social impact
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A&O’s head of Environmental Sustainability, Jakub Bartnicki, explains why publishing our carbon emissions data as part of a worldwide disclosure project will make a big difference to the firm, our clients and the planet, and that we all have a part to play in the effort to combat global warming.
Environmental sustainability is everyone’s business
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A&O alumna Stephanie Camilleri discovered she had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) after her daughter was diagnosed with the same condition. Drawing on her experience as a lawyer and a parent, Stephanie created
her coaching and advocacy business,
The ADHD Advocate.
The power of ADHD and how
to harness it
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Ed Hirst’s happiness comes from interacting with people with different perspectives,
making his impact on the world and having
the opportunity to learn about truly ground-breaking innovations. His role at the AI
business Google DeepMind ticks all the boxes.
Being a successful lawyer in an AI organisation
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Alumnus Jeremy Ng always wanted an impactful career where he could improve people’s lives. Now he’s in a position to do so
at the World Bank.
Building inclusive digital societies
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A&O provided Evangeline Atkinson with the skills and confidence to support causes that matter to her. She now uses the law to champion the rights of refugees and
displaced people.
Making a difference: routes to safety
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The Alumni Network remembers
A&O colleagues and friends
who passed away between
17 October 2022 and
17 October 2023.
In memoriam
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The launch of GPT-4 has led to the widespread use of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
As the first law firm – and one of the few firms of any sort – with experience in deploying
GPT-4 across our business, we’re helping clients embed and use AI responsibly.
Responsible AI: navigating the risks and embracing the possibilities
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The A&O Alumni Network is open to alumni, partners and employees.
Find out more about the Alumni Network and download previous editions of our Alumni Yearbook.
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