In this episode, Cameron Madgwick shares his unplanned and diverse career journey, detailing his transitions in and out of the legal industry and his eventual rise to CEO of Gibson Sheet.

Cameron begins by discussing his early career at Russell McVeagh and his subsequent roles with New Zealand Rugby, New Zealand Oil and Gas, Contact Energy and PEP ANZ. Each position provided him with valuable experiences, highlighting the importance of context, communication, and understanding stakeholder perspectives.

In his current role at Gibson Sheet, Cameron outlines a strategic focus on people, clients, and technology, including the implementation of a profit-share scheme and the transition to a new practice management system.

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00:00 Introduction and Career Beginnings 00:32 Sponsorship Message from VXT 01:08 Cameron's Journey into Law 03:25 First Role at Russell McVeigh 07:40 Transition to In-House and New Zealand Rugby 10:10 Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement 18:37 Becoming a CEO 22:30 Current Role at Gibson Sheet 27:24 People, Clients, and Technology Strategy 41:46 Quick Fire Questions and Conclusion

Amy Leong is a lawyer, podcaster, and advocate for female legal professionals to burn bright, not out. Amy shares her personal account of experiencing burnout, anxiety, and depression in what she thought was her dream job. She discusses the warning signs she ignored, the importance of a supportive workplace culture, and the steps she took to seek help and recover.

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Amy also delves into her journey in law, from her early inspirations to her current role. The episode is rich with practical advice for recognizing burnout, coping mechanisms, and creating a healthy work-life balance.

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Scott Moran shares his journey of making the hard decision to leave Duncan Cotterill, one of New Zealand’s largest law firms, after 28 years to establish his own boutique law firm, Moran Law.

He discusses the challenges and lessons learned from opening the Duncan Cotterill office in Wellington and offers insights into effective leadership and maintaining a positive law firm culture.

Scott also provides his perspective on the impact of AI on the legal profession and IP law, the challenges of harmonizing IP laws across jurisdictions, and the importance of personal branding for lawyers.

Additionally, he talks about his governance roles, what he has gained from them, and advice for lawyers aspiring to join boards. The episode provides valuable takeaways for legal professionals considering starting their own firm or looking to grow within their current roles.

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