Voices for Change by A&O Shearman

In this episode of Voices for Change, A&O Shearman senior manager, Justin Farrance, speaks to James Sale, deputy CEO of United for Global Mental Health (UnitedGMH), and Sarah Henchoz , partner and global head of employment at A&O Shearman and global well-being advisory board member. UnitedGMH is A&O Shearman’s global social impact partner and James and Sarah look ahead to what the part...

In this latest episode of Voices for Change, Justin Farrance is joined by Alexandre Menais, general counsel at L’Oréal to explore which values to prioritize in times of change, and how communication is key to understanding both colleagues and customers. Alexandre’s background in the tech industry prepared him for L’Oréal’s culture of science and innovation and helped him rise to the leadership pos...

In this episode of Voices for Change, Rima Hadid, general counsel of Emirates Investment Authority (EIA), talks to A&O Shearman senior manager, Justin Farrance, to discuss how celebrating individuality in the workplace can accelerate progress, support well-being, and align with business growth. Rima’s life and career journey has taken her from Lebanon to Australia and back to the Middle East,...

In this episode of Voices for Change, Caroline Withers, legal director at Virgin Media O2 and trustee at Carers First, talks to A&O Shearman senior manager, Justin Farrance, about the often-invisible reality of being a carer in the workplace —and how the right organizational culture can enable loyalty, engagement, and drive business success. Caroline speaks candidly about her son’s autism and...

(S3 E2) In this episode of Voices for Change, senior partner Khalid Garousha joins Justin Farrance to reflect on the personal and professional experiences that have shaped his career and approach to leadership.  From his early career in London and Dubai, to the realities of stepping into leadership for the first time, Khalid shares candid insights into resilience, responsibility, and the values th...

(S3 E1) In the first Voices for Change episode for 2026, Justin Farrance, senior manager, Responsible Business, talks to two inspirational legal leaders at our client UBS. Stephanie Angelov Resetar is General Counsel for UBS Middle East, and Jana Salloum is Senior Legal Counsel in Stephanie’s team. They reflect on the unfolding destiny of their career journeys, the importance of self-belief, what...

In this inspiring episode of Voices for Change, Justin Farrance travels to Abu Dhabi to sit down with Donya Fredj, Deputy General Counsel at G42, one of the UAE’s leading AI and cloud computing companies. From overcoming personal and professional setbacks—including the loss of a training contract due to a law firm’s bankruptcy—to earning a place at Cambridge University and rising to a senior legal...

What does it take to rise from the foster care system to become a leading voice in financial regulation and diversity? In this episode of Voices for Change, Justin Farrance, A&O Shearman’s Global DE&I Ambassador, sits down with Jodi Norman, META DE&I Partner and Regional Head of Financial Regulatory, for an intimate conversation filmed in the firm’s Abu Dhabi office.  Jodi shares her e...

What does it take to shape an inclusive culture at the intersection of music, technology, and law? In this episode of Voices for Change, Justin Farrance, A&O Shearman’s Global DE&I Ambassador, sits down with Antonious Porch, General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer at SoundCloud. From his roots in Chicago and the influence of radio and community on his early life, to leading legal strat...

To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Voices for Change presents a powerful and heartwarming episode that celebrates the value of inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Hosted by Justin Farrance, Global DE&I Ambassador at A&O Shearman, this episode brings together voices that challenge perceptions and inspire action.  At the heart of the conversation is Florence Garre...

In this powerful episode of Voices for Change, host Global DE&I Ambassador Justin Farrance sits down with Becky Pinkard, Managing Director and Global Head of Cyber Operations at Barclays, to explore the intersection of cybersecurity, inclusive leadership, and the ethical development of AI.   Becky, a 2023 Infosec Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of the Global Cyber Security Leadership Award...

Season two of Voices for Change launches with a powerful and personal conversation between Global DEI Ambassador Justin Farrance and Doreen Lilienfeld, the U.S. Co-Managing Partner at A&O Shearman.   In this episode, Doreen opens up about her career journey, the formative experiences that shaped her leadership style, and her unwavering commitment to advocating for women in the legal profession...