Louise Lumley, Chief Client Officer, Irwin Mitchell
“The biggest thing I want us to achieve together is success. My role is very much about empowering others to be the best they can be”
My role spans across all of our client-facing teams, and the biggest thing that I want us to achieve together is success – success as a business and as individuals. I really want people to come to work and feel that they can progress their careers with Irwin Mitchell, that they can be the best that they can be, and that we can deliver a consistently exceptional experience for our clients.
“Career development is absolutely the responsibility of all of us as individuals”
I’ve been given amazing opportunities and support since joining Irwin Mitchell. The key for me has been the ability to shape my roles, and I've done that by listening, building my network, and identifying opportunities for the business.
I've tried to make the most of the huge amount of professional development opportunities that exist here. Lots of it has been on the job – embracing working with senior people and other colleagues to really challenge my thinking and test my abilities.
“Diversity really drives us all to be the best we can be”
Diversity across our teams, in all shapes and sizes, is the most important attribute for our teams. It brings diversity of thought and new inspiration.
As sponsor of our IM Able group, which focuses on people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, I really focus on helping us to navigate some of the challenges those individuals face, while also looking to empower them so they can really thrive at Irwin Mitchell.
I don't think we can ever stop learning when it comes to increasing diversity and inclusion, both in the workplace and in society. It's an ongoing journey, and while we're making some positive progress, we're never done with that journey.
“Maternity leave is an important stage in many women’s career”
Becoming a mother for the first time is possibly the most daunting thing that you will ever do as a woman, certainly in my experience.
The most important thing for me during my two periods of maternity leave is that I've felt, not just supported, but actively encouraged to enjoy my maternity leave. Because of this, I’ve been able to really invest that time with my family, knowing that I can confidently come back into the business.
“There are many role models at Irwin Mitchell”
I've worked with some fantastic leaders throughout my career, but it’s my parents who instilled core values in me: hard working, focusing on what's most important, and finding the right balance between family and work life.
If you take little bits from lots of role models, those snippets can drive you to create your own leadership style and your own approach to your development.
Join us
If you’d like to combine your passion and your role as a solicitor, Irwin Mitchell is the place for you. There’s lots of opportunities to progress your career and grow as an individual. Come and join our team and help us make a different.
