CMS Unscripted

Are people more anxious – or just more willing to say so? Vanessa Whitman reflects on how attitudes have shifted over the past 20 years, why anxiety feels more visible in today’s workplace, and what’s changed as stigma has fallen. This episode explores psychological safety, generational differences and why openness – not silence – has reshaped how people show up at work.
 
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CMS Unscripted
CMS Unscripted is the CMS UK podcast sharing real conversations with the people shaping one of Europe’s largest law firms. From major strategic shifts to the everyday work powering the firm, we uncover the ideas, stories and personalities that make CMS, CMS.
 
About CMS
With more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. As a Future Facing firm we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We have an immense depth of understanding of the sectors in which we operate. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields and are able to advise on current challenges as well as anticipate those on the horizon that are likely to shape the future.
Website: https://cms.law/en/gbr/ LinkedIn: / cms-cameron-mckenna Twitter: / cms_law

Katie Nagy de Nagybaczon joins CMS Unscripted to unpack the story behind LeadHers and what it really takes to back female founders beyond the earliest stages. A conversation about optimism and allyship, the power of relationships at work (and at home), and why “doing it all” is a myth best left behind.
 
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CMS Unscripted
CMS Unscripted is the CMS UK podcast sharing real conversations with the people shaping one of Europe’s largest law firms. From major strategic shifts to the everyday work powering the firm, we uncover the ideas, stories and personalities that make CMS, CMS.
 
About CMS
With more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. As a Future Facing firm we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We have an immense depth of understanding of the sectors in which we operate. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields and are able to advise on current challenges as well as anticipate those on the horizon that are likely to shape the future.
Website: https://cms.law/en/gbr/ LinkedIn: / cms-cameron-mckenna Twitter: / cms_law

As he prepares to step into the role of Managing Partner for CMS UK and its international offices, Adrian Bell joins CMS Unscripted to talk about focus, culture and client relationships. From mindful Lego builds to disciplined leadership and showing up for clients when it matters most, Adrian shares how he plans to build on momentum while staying grounded in listening and loyalty.
 
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CMS Unscripted
CMS Unscripted is the CMS UK podcast sharing real conversations with the people shaping one of Europe’s largest law firms. From major strategic shifts to the everyday work powering the firm, we uncover the ideas, stories and personalities that make CMS, CMS.
 
About CMS
With more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. As a Future Facing firm we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We have an immense depth of understanding of the sectors in which we operate. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields and are able to advise on current challenges as well as anticipate those on the horizon that are likely to shape the future.
Website: https://cms.law/en/gbr/ LinkedIn: / cms-cameron-mckenna Twitter: / cms_law

As he transitions from Managing Partner of CMS UK and its international offices to CMS Executive Partner, Stephen Millar reflects on ten years of leadership, the launch of The CMS Strategy 2030, and the importance of judgment. A conversation about momentum, community, mentoring, and why difficult challenges are best met by simply taking the next step.
 
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CMS Unscripted
CMS Unscripted is the CMS UK podcast sharing real conversations with the people shaping one of Europe’s largest law firms. From major strategic shifts to the everyday work powering the firm, we uncover the ideas, stories and personalities that make CMS, CMS.
 
About CMS
With more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. As a Future Facing firm we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We have an immense depth of understanding of the sectors in which we operate. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields and are able to advise on current challenges as well as anticipate those on the horizon that are likely to shape the future.
Website: https://cms.law/en/gbr/ LinkedIn: / cms-cameron-mckenna Twitter: / cms_law

From growing up in a single-parent household to leading a global law firm, Charlie Currier - Senior Partner for CMS UK and its international offices - shares the values that guide him: fairness, optimism and respect. He talks about culture, managing his “social battery,” embracing AI, and why relationships - not transactions - will define the future of the profession.
 
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CMS Unscripted
CMS Unscripted is the CMS UK podcast sharing real conversations with the people shaping one of Europe’s largest law firms. From major strategic shifts to the everyday work powering the firm, we uncover the ideas, stories and personalities that make CMS, CMS.
 
About CMS
With more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. As a Future Facing firm we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We have an immense depth of understanding of the sectors in which we operate. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields and are able to advise on current challenges as well as anticipate those on the horizon that are likely to shape the future.
Website: https://cms.law/en/gbr/ LinkedIn: / cms-cameron-mckenna Twitter: / cms_law