The Hot 100 Career Quiz: MoFo European Chief Paul Friedman

In January 2022, Morrison Foerster’s Managing Partner for Europe Paul Friedman was named on The Lawyer’s 2022 Hot 100 list, which celebrates a diverse mix of top London-based attorneys who stand out for their excellence and relevance.

The UK-based magazine recognized Paul for his leadership of the London office, with 2021 marking the sixth year of consecutive, transformative growth for the office. In its profile, The Lawyer commends Paul for being “at the helm of MoFo’s growth plan, leading on key hires and practice area expansion in a bid to propel the firm onto bigger and better cross-border mandates,” and highlights the “rip-roaring results from Morrison Foerster’s London office.”

In this article recently published in The Lawyer as part of its Hot 100 quiz series, Paul provides insights from throughout his career.

“What is the thing in your professional career that has terrified you or taken you out of your comfort zone the most?: Appellate arguments in the States, in front of three very smart, very prepared federal appellate judges, asking non-stop questions. The anticipation was always nerve-wracking but the actual experiences were thrilling and professional high points. Of course, winning the appeal made it all even better!”

“What advice would you give to someone who wants to get to where you are/do the job you do?: Client first, always. Put yourself in your client’s shoes. What are their priorities and concerns? Understand their business, read the trade press that they read. Consider the pressure they face, and always try to make them look good in their organization. Help them avoid surprises. Don’t sugar coat advice, but also don’t exaggerate risks and downsides. Be commercial.”

Read the full article.