Pros
-Strong exposure to legal operations, financial management, and legal technology systems -Opportunity to manage significant budgets -Talented and hardworking colleagues who were supportive at the peer level -Development of strong financial management and analytical skills applicable across industries
Kontras
-Terminations may be conducted abruptly and without privacy (e.g., in hallways), which can feel dehumanizing and distressing -Leadership behavior at times created an emotionally harmful work environment -Foster a culture that values team success over individual ego -Feedback and communication were often delivered in a demeaning or dismissive manner, which impacted morale and psychological safety -Lack of accountability for leadership behavior, despite its effect on team wellbeing