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Casey Ryan, Global Managing Partner

Ingrid Silver

Ingrid Silver joined the ABC, Australia’s national public media service, as General Counsel in 2021. Prior to that, from 2017, she was a London-based partner in Reed Smith’s Entertainment & Media industry group. Ingrid discusses being prepared for the unexpected, the future role of public service media and the challenge of deepfakes. She reflects on the value of pro bono work and encourages younger lawyers to bring their own unique perspectives to the role.

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Victoria Spilkin

Victoria Spilkin, Head of Litigation at Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, highlights the impact of recent regulation. She recalls working on a major independent review in the UK while at Reed Smith and espouses the importance of finding good mentors. Victoria’s commitment to social mobility in the legal profession remains a key focus in her career.

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New role for Pittsburgh alum
Maria Bernier

Pittsburgh alum Maria Bernier named Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

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Naz Sachedina: From structured finance associate to director in asset management

Reed Smith alum, Naz Sachedina, shares her journey from qualifying as a lawyer at Reed Smith to her current role as a director at WisdomTree Asset Management. Naz discusses her diverse experiences at Reed Smith, including two secondments, and how these shaped her career. Naz also offers valuable insights on transitioning from private practice to in-house roles and the skills needed for success in the legal industry.

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The unfolding legal ramifications of the Baltimore bridge collision incident

On March 26, 2024, the container ship m.v. DALI lost power and struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in the catastrophic collapse of the bridge, deaths of six construction workers and destruction of a section of Interstate 695. The Port of Baltimore was paralyzed for months after the incident. The collapse disrupted vital transportation routes and led to extensive salvage and cleanup operations, including the removal of 50,000 tons of debris.

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