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New Year, New Resilience

by Squire Patton Boggs

"New Year, New Resilience" is an event organized by Squire Patton Boggs' Grow Your Network Committee, scheduled for February 1, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. GMT at Rutland House, 148 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2JR. This gathering aims to explore the concept of resilience, defined as the ability to recover quickly from misfortune or adversity, and its significance in both personal and professional contexts.

The event will feature a panel of distinguished speakers from the sports industry who will share their experiences and insights on resilience. Topics will include personal stories of overcoming challenges, strategies for bouncing back from adversity, and practical tips to empower attendees as they navigate the year ahead.

Notable speakers include Wayne Barnes, a former international rugby union referee and partner at Squire Patton Boggs; Alex Bailess, a medically retired footballer turned content creator and respiratory specialist physiotherapist; David Hull, a partner in the firm's Corporate Practice with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the sports sector; and Pardeep Lagha, Senior Associate at Liverpool Football Club with a background in commercial, technology, and data law.

This event is ideal for young professionals seeking to build and strengthen their networks. The Grow Your Network programme offers opportunities to establish and nurture professional relationships over time, making this gathering a valuable occasion to connect with peers and industry leaders.

Speakers(4)

Alex Bailess

Content Creator and Presenter

Alex Bailess is a medically retired footballer turned content creator and presenter, as well as a respiratory specialist physiotherapist. She is passionate about women's football and aims to share the magic of the game from grassroots to elite levels, providing insights into the sport both on and off the pitch.

David Hull

Partner at Squire Patton Boggs

David Hull is a partner in the Corporate Practice with over 35 years of experience as a corporate and business transactional lawyer, specializing in mergers and acquisitions for both publicly listed and private companies. He has developed a niche M&A sports law practice, advising on the corporate and commercial aspects of UK football transactions.

Pardeep Lagha

Senior Associate at Liverpool Football Club

Pardeep Lagha is a Senior Associate at Liverpool Football Club with a wealth of experience across various law firms and businesses. She is a passionate advocate of junior development and social mobility, holding positions such as Council Member and Social Mobility Committee Member of Birmingham Law Society, and Professional Ambassador for Aspiring Solicitors.

Wayne Barnes

Partner at Squire Patton Boggs

Wayne Barnes is a former international rugby union referee who officiated more Rugby World Cup matches than anyone else in history, including the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final. He is also an experienced criminal barrister and trial advocate with over two decades of experience conducting complex internal and corporate investigations across multiple jurisdictions.

Event Details

Date
February 1, 2024
Location
🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom
Rutland House, 148 Edmund Street
Pricing
Free
Audience
Young professionals seeking to build and strengthen their networks.

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