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Issymum · 14/03/2005 20:15

and even then it probably won't, but I've got to tell someone and I'm too embarrassed to show off to my friends and colleagues.

"Legal Business", a monthly publication for law firms etc., did a survey of Europe's 50 most influential general counsel (business lawyers) and they included me. Me!! Me!! I was so excited when I saw it that I was hip-hopping down the pavement and came within a whisker of engaging innocent passers-by in a gentle half-nelson and waving my profile and photo (horrible crow's feet) beneath their horrified gaze.

The ghastly thing is that, beyond DH, I can't tell anybody in RL because that would be considered sooooo uncool, not to mention boastful. The only acceptable reaction if someone happens to notice the profile is a self-deprecating mummur about idiosyncratic list criteria and a bias towards certain industries or profiles.

But this is Mumsnet and I'm anonymous (to most people) and there is no requirement to be cool at all.

Phew! I feel better for that. Thank you.

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miranda2 · 14/03/2005 20:17

Well I'm not a lawyer but that sounds pretty cool to me!! Well done!!!

JoolsToo · 14/03/2005 20:17

Boast all you like - that's fantastic - and you didn't even know?

Brilliant - well done - if I need any help I know where to come

LGJ · 14/03/2005 20:19

Respect lady Respect

jampots · 14/03/2005 20:19

well done uncool lawyer

SenoraPostrophe · 14/03/2005 20:19

well done!

why is it uncool? I would mention it to people. I would mention it all the time, in fact -

"do you like my new dress?"
"Well, speaking as one of Europe's 50 most influential lawyers, I'd have to say yes"

or something.

serenity · 14/03/2005 20:23

I think that's wonderful,

uncool? pah who cares, revel in your influentialness!

WideWebWitch · 14/03/2005 20:24

Hey well done issymum! You are cool

Hulababy · 14/03/2005 20:24

That is fantastic. DH is a solicitor and thinks it is great too

FrenchGirl · 14/03/2005 20:34

Fabulous Issymum!!!!!! It's cool to be successful and excellent at what you do, have a big bottle of champagne for us!
Frenchgirl (the 'unfinished' lawyer)

aloha · 14/03/2005 20:36

Cor! Very impressed Issymum! one of the top 50 in EUROPE? That's very top indeed.

marthamoo · 14/03/2005 20:36

I would drop it into every conversation I had and carry a sheaf of photocopied lists to hand out to people Clever you, Issymum!

mummytosteven · 14/03/2005 20:36

well done.

Katemum · 14/03/2005 20:36

Show off all you like, well done!!

WideWebWitch · 14/03/2005 20:37

Can we always refer to you now as 'Issymum, one of the top 50 lawyers in Europe'

hoxtonchick · 14/03/2005 20:37

wow

SenoraPostrophe · 14/03/2005 20:38

change your username, I dare you.

LGJ · 14/03/2005 20:38

Any chance of a link, oh no that would ruin the anonymous bit, ah well................

cori · 14/03/2005 20:39

I know someone in the top 500, I thought that was impressive. Well Done!!

marthamoo · 14/03/2005 20:40

You are now..

"well, one of my friends, who is one of the top fifty lawyers in Europe..."

jampots · 14/03/2005 20:41

ive already been looking but you have to subscribe at £495 for 10 issues!!!!!!!!!

Oneofthetop50lawyersinEurope · 14/03/2005 20:43

Looks Good

You should try it

Will free it up after my dinner.

aloha · 14/03/2005 20:44

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RudyDudy · 14/03/2005 20:53

Well done Issymum

Hope you'll be getting it printed on your business cards!

ScummyMummy · 14/03/2005 20:54

Wow! I've been online with one of the top 50 lawyers in Europe!

Well done, Issymum. That's great.

RudyDudy · 14/03/2005 20:55

though if you're concerned about being seen as uncool you might like to re-think the street hip-hopping...

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