"Have faith in what you can bring to the party"
Milly Brown is joined by Tom Harding, a partner and social mobility champion at Osborne Clarke, to talk about how he went from a worldwide DJ to a worldwide Lawyer. They chat about his unusual journey and how embracing your background, even if it's different, can be your superpower.

Stories shape how we see what’s possible – especially when it comes to careers in law. On this years Social Mobility Day, Milly Brown is joined by Lara Fatemi, a newly promoted employment partner and founder of OC’s Social Mobility Network, to talk about her journey from a state school in South Wales to becoming a partner at Osborne Clarke. They discuss what it’s like not to “fit the mould” and why social mobility and diverse backgrounds benefits everyone.

Milly Brown sits down with Osborne Clarke construction associate Hattie Jordan to explore her journey into law, from real estate paralegal to construction lawyer, and her recent ADHD diagnosis. Hattie shares how understanding her neurodiversity transformed her confidence and why awareness and flexibility are crucial for supporting neurodiverse colleagues. She also discusses social mobility, first-generation university experiences and what “being yourself” really looks like when applying for training contracts and building a legal career on your own terms.