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General Counsel - Regions at Network Rail and founder of The O Shaped Lawyer Programme As General Counsel for the Regions team at Network Rail, I lead a talented team committed to delivering an excellent service to the business. Central to our commitment to exceeding our customers’ expectations is a fundamental understanding that we put our people first, always. It is this pursuit of excellence through the well-being and engagement of the team that led me to form The O Shaped Lawyer Programme. Whilst the legal profession has always been known for its technical excellence, it is seldom seen as a profession that places the same level of importance on the engagement and development of its people. That is why the ‘O’ came about - to recognise that success requires a holistic approach. More rounded and engaged lawyers make for better lawyers and ultimately a profession which better serves its customers. I want the ‘O’ to be the driving force to making this happen.