An online soap opera has been launched for lawyers. It follows the lives of four characters at leading, fictional law firms. Readers can take part in interactive discussions connected with the issues played out in the weekly episodes. The soap has been created by solicitor Lise Seager, former lawyer Simon McCall, and Child & Child partner Kevin Poulter. The first episodes cover associate appraisals, merger talks and bullying.
17 March 2017
Online soap opera for lawyers
MOVERS & SHAKERS
mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office
Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe
Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team
Brabners—six promotions
Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions
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