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- 0:34Open Assignment System | Erica SimsOur open assignment system empowers associates to shape their own legal careers and gain their desired work experiences. Associate Erica Sims highlights the breadth of opportunities she’s had through the open assignment system.Read Erica's full Career Story: https://www.kirkland.com/careers/testimonials/sims-erica?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=careerstories&utm_content=video
- 1:03Raising the Bar | Micah DesaireInnovation and entrepreneurialism permeate everything we do at Kirkland. Associate Micah Desaire shares how he and his Kirkland colleagues are raising the bar and moving the industry forward.Read Micah’s full Career Story: https://www.kirkland.com/careers/testimonials/desaire-micah?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=careerstories&utm_content=video
TED
- 11:39Why we need more age-gap friendships | Liz Atkin | TEDxTeessideWomenLiz believes that friendships are one of the most natural human connections we make as we go through life, and are increasingly essential for our wellbeing when we live in such a divided and complex world. In this TEDx Talk, Liz explores why we need age-gap friendships now more than ever - and the folly of generational labelling and stereotypes.Liz is founding director of Refreshing Comms Ltd, helping organisations bridge communication gaps for increased employee buy-in and team collaboration. She's also a best-selling author and winner of the 2023 Redcar and Cleveland Inspiring Women in Business Awards. Born and bred in Teesside, Liz has spent her career using the power of words to positively influence people and inspire action. Her background in business, culture change and communication has given her a rich, personal insight into the power of creating real human connections in every aspect of life.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- 18:09How brain surgery let me "turn off" my Tourette's | Jason Cohen | TEDxNHSJason first displayed symptoms of Tourette's syndrome in early childhood but was not formally diagnosed until he was a teenager. As a young adult Jason had a glimpse of what life without Tourette's might be like when, during his first driving lesson, the multiple manual and cognitive tasks of driving seemed to suppress his ticks entirely. At 23 Jason put himself forward for Deep Brain Stimulation, the groundbreaking medical technology that would transform his life.Jason Cohen, a pioneer in healthcare technology, has been transforming the NHS for over a decade. Diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome at a young age, Jason became one of the first in the UK to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation treatment. His personal journey fuels his passion for improving healthcare systems and advocating for those with neurological conditions.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx