"The key takeaway from Workgroup is that you're not by yourself"
07 May 2025
By Nicola BerlinI think Tom Ralph (UK Head of Legal, SIG plc), hit the nail on the head there!
Almost every week, a GC tells me how isolating the role can feel. It's not just the weight of responsibility — it’s that nagging sense that no one else really gets what you're juggling.
Luckily... Workgroup Legal is here to change that!
But don't take my word for it, here's what some of the brilliant GCs from Workgroup Legal Leeds had to say:
"It can feel quite lonely as a GC in your organisation, it is really helpful connecting with so many people within our region in the same position – the energy and enthusiasm throughout the whole day was palpable"
Amy Stanbridge General Counsel Henry Boot
"Workgroup is a breath of fresh air where GCs from across various sectors can freely share common experiences with peers."
Farah Wilson Chief Legal Officer Nisien.ai
And it’s not just the community that hits the mark — Our format is designed for busy brains with limited time and even less tolerance for being talked at, the day balances structure with informality, keeping things focused but never rigid.
"The format just works – its really easy, accessible and engaging. I like the timings of each session not being too long but just long enough"
Kunaal Wharfe General Counsel Leeds Bradford Airport
"My attention span for being talked at is very limited so this event was perfect for me. Super short panels and small discussion groups. Loved talking about and learning about ways of dealing with change"
Kate Newbound Managing Associate General Counsel HSBC
We’ve wrapped it all up in a short highlights video, so if you missed the event — or just want to relive the magic — hit play below.
Massive thanks to Davinder Mann, Gill Raw, Tom Ralph and Matt Hartington for sharing what you thought of the day!
Pop me an email at nicola@workgroup-events to join us at the next one 😍