Robert Weekes is the UK Managing Partner at Crowell & Moring.
With decades of experience as a litigator and leader, he’s helped shape the firm’s London presence and integrate its culture across 13 international offices.
From managing through crisis to building teams that last, Robert’s leadership style blends emotional intelligence with commercial sharpness.
Key Takeaways:
Retention through vision: How clarity, teamwork, and communication reduce churn and keep teams aligned.
Global integration: Why Crowell treats the US like a key client and how that mindset builds cross-border trust.
The duck story (yes, really): How a rubber duck became a powerful symbol of taking the work seriously not yourself.
AI vs human input: Robert’s take on where legal tech helps and where human judgment is irreplaceable.
People-first policies: Why flexibility isn’t just about hybrid days, but understanding how individuals thrive.
Early lessons: How mentorship, crisis, and commercial thinking shaped Robert’s leadership today.
If you’re leading teams, scaling culture, or navigating complex growth this one’s for you.