Leadership Can Come From Anywhere (with Baker McKenzie CFO, William Washington III)

In this episode, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey sit down with William Washington III, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie, who oversees more than $3 billion in revenue across 75+ offices worldwide. William’s path to the C-suite was anything but traditional. He shares his story and the twists and turns that led him to ultimately overseeing thousands of professionals at one of the world’s largest law firms.William shares how resilience, setting boundaries, and staying authentic shaped his leadership. He explains why wellbeing practices like walking meetings, fitness, and meditation are game changers, and why focusing on people (not just the work) transformed his career. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about leadership, career growth, and what it really takes to become a law firm CFO.Learn more about our guest: Connect with WilliamLove So Much To Say? Let us know! Drop a review, give us 5 stars in your favorite podcast app, and tell us what made you laugh, think, or just go “yep, that’s me.” Every review helps us reach more awesome humans who want to make legal…well, human. If you’re navigating BigLaw pressure, struggling with business development or marketing decisions and want a confidential thinking partner, connect with us here. Learn more about stageConnect with Megan SeneseConnect with Jennifer RamseyThis episode is brought to you by Celeritas Recruiting is a legal industry search firm that sits at the intersection of talent, strategy, and the business of law. Their work focuses on placing business professionals who drive growth and profitability inside law firms and professional services organizations — across business development, marketing, operations, finance, innovation, eDiscovery and technology. The company’s mission is simple: help build winning teams for clients and act as career counselors who provide strategic advice to candidates.For more information visit them at www.celeritasinc.com or email Jason Caramanico at [email protected]