
Monday Sep 14, 2026
Becoming a COO – Christy Farrer, Chief Operating Officer | CMS Unscripted S2 Episode 1
What does a COO do? In this episode of CMS Unscripted, Christy Farrer reflects on the realities of stepping into a new leadership role, from balancing competing priorities to creating space for people to thrive. Along the way, she shares the unconventional career journey that took her from administrator and PA to COO, the lessons she's learned from lifelong learning, and why leading with empathy matters more than ever.
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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 90 offices in over 50 countries and 7,000+ 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.
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