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International Women’s Day 2022: Akima Paul Lambert, dispute resolution partner, Hogan Lovells – next generation partner, commercial litigation – premium

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Georgina Stanley
GStanley@alm.com
8 March 2022
DE&IInternational Women's Day 2022

Which woman most inspired you in your legal career and why?

When I was growing up in the Caribbean, I was inspired to become a lawyer watching a woman called Celia Clyne Edwards QC in court. She is extremely clever and is still one of the more formidable advocates I have ever seen.

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