Lawyer Exchange
Recently, Erin Findlay, Corporate Solicitor at BTO Solicitors in Scotland travelled to Argentina as part of Mackrell International’s Lawyer Exchange to spend time with ZBV Abogados in Buenos Aires.
It was a transformational experience both personally and professionally.
Emerging Leaders meeting in Kuala Lumpur
Emerging Leaders from Latin America, Africa, Europe and Asia gathered in Kuala Lumpur in March and the the programme was packed. We explored practical networking, building your professional “tribe”, recognising genuine opportunities, protecting intellectual property, and the growing role of AI in shaping legal practice. Perhaps the most powerful reflection of the week was this: what do you truly deliver for your clients? It’s Asia, so of course there was karaoke. Thanks all to our generous and fabulously creative Malaysian hosts at RAMCSS.
More information here.
Exploring ideas, comparing experiences, testing assumptions. Our final Emerging Leaders meeting of 2025 enjoyed the warm hospitality of Mackrell Solicitors who created a setting that encouraged open conversation and fresh thinking. Our ELs explored ideas, compared experiences, tested their assumptions and began to see more clearly the direction they might take in a profession that never sits still.
The group moved easily across cultures and generations, supported by the simple strength of being in the same room.
Ram Caroline Sha & Syah will host our 2026 Emerging Leaders meeting in Kuala Lumpur from 12 to 14 March.
Our Emerging Leaders gathering in Minneapolis simply buzzed with connection, curiosity and a shared sense of what’s possible when you bring the next generation together.
We came for the networking, the workshop on asking for business, and the lively debate about generational shifts in law firm culture. It was a mix of honesty, ambition and laughter.
If you were there, you’ll know what we mean when we say it felt like the start of something. If you weren’t, do make sure you are next time because this is where friendships start, ideas grow and future leaders find their voice.
See the full report here
Tokyo Emerging Leaders Meeting
Tokyo drew a dazzling contingent from Zambia, Uganda, Brazil, the UK, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the US, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, China - and of course, our hosts, Kojima Law Offices.
We tackled AI then we fast-forwarded to what their law firms might look like in the future. We dug into personalities and predilections, we focused on how to network more effectively and become the most helpful person in the room, all whilst gunning for your goal.
Read the full report here
Every experienced lawyer was once ‘up-and-coming’, part of the aspirational next generation of lawyers and the lifeblood of every firm.
That’s why Mackrell International supports our law firms by actively supporting and engaging the next generation, their rising stars.
Realising the value of peer-to-peer networks, we help them build networks of their own, both regionally and internationally. As part of the MI membership, we create meeting opportunities and social events, both virtual and in person whenever we can.
We also provide monthly insight and education initiatives on everything from Personal Branding, to Human-Centred Business Skills, to LinkedIn Optimisation, to How to Influence, to Constructive Disagreement…
Plus, we run a monthly MI Mentor Programme where experienced lawyers from across the network open themselves up to questions and share tips and reflections on their life and work journey and how best to progress as a young lawyer - you can see all the Mentor videos here.
Details of all our activity can be found on our Events page.
So – how would you summarise our Next Generation initiative?
Here, Sarah Studzinski, one of our Next Gen ‘Champions’ from Bose McKinney & Evans in Indianapolis reflects openly and honestly about a recent Americas gathering:
"I really liked (the) discussion around the highs and lows of lockdown.
We talk about Mackrell International being a family, and families help each other through difficult times – and this certainly is one.
Sharing these experiences not only helped illustrate the MI “family” and how we support one another, but also provided ideas on how to manage the mental and emotional stresses we are all experiencing - not to mention the idea of having a support net of peer attorneys in a similar situation.
As future leaders of our firms and our communities, (we need to) learn from our mentors and build off of them to become even better mentors ourselves … the things we keep with us as we grow as attorneys and as people.”
To participate in your regional group please contact MI HQ mackrell.hq@mackrell.net – and do get in touch with your Regional Champion - details below,
The best thing you can do for your career as a next generation lawyer within Mackrell International is get involved!
The Mackrell International Lawyer Exchange Programme
Click here to view the article on an exciting new Mackrell International Global Initiative - the Lawyer Exchange Programme. You can download the brochure here.
Read about Erin Findlay's Lawyer Exchange Experience with MI member firm ZBV here