Katherine Kirrage, Partner and Global Head of Tech at Osborne Clarke, shares her journey from state school to partner. She talks about volunteering at Bristol Law Centre and the mentor who nudged her toward a vac scheme. Katherine also opens up about progressing while part‑time and pregnant, building psychologically safe teams where mistakes are okay, and why inclusion isn’t just the right thing, it’s smart business. If you’re thinking about a legal career, her message is simple: your background is your superpower.