Review

At the beginning of May, the ranks of our Wrocław branch were joined by mec. Roman Kowalkowski, legal counsel. Below you will find an interview with him on work-related topics, but also some valuable advice for lawyers starting their careers.

You have recently joined the team of our law firm, precisely in its Wrocław branch. What are your first impressions?

The people I work with in Wrocław are as friendly and polite as possible. Those with whom I have had the opportunity to speak on the phone have also made a positive impression on me. Everyone presented an open attitude towards me and supported me as much as they could in these first days of cooperation.

Please tell us about your previous professional experience.

I worked in a law firm in Wrocław, which mainly deals with providing services to the capital group of one of the leaders in the sale of consumer electronics and household appliances – it was a comprehensive service to the entity. I also have experience in providing legal services to the property development industry.

Given that May is matriculation month, I would like to know whether law has always been an obvious direction for you in terms of your career?

No, back in high school I first considered studying economics. Later, as part of the alumni meetings that our school organised, I had the opportunity to listen to a lecture on the work of a lawyer, and that got me interested. I became interested in law and eventually decided to study law, but I also considered history as an alternative.

And what do you like to do in your free time?

I am interested in barista, which is brewing coffee in different ways, I also enjoy hiking in the mountains and motoring, these are my main activities outside of work.

What advice do you have for lawyers starting out?

It is certainly important that they benefit from the experience of older colleagues, because it is invaluable in my opinion. Knowledge from books or training courses is no substitute for practical advice from colleagues. It is worth observing their modus operandi, the way they talk to clients or present themselves in the courtroom. But let’s not forget that young people can also have good ideas and a point of view that differs from their older colleagues. And this does not have to be inferior or less valuable. I therefore encourage young people to have the courage to speak out about their unconventional ideas. This intergenerational exchange of ideas can certainly be a source of success in teamwork.