‘Debunk assumptions by doing surprising things’ – Paul Weiss’s Nicole Kar on succeeding in City law Elisha Juttla[email protected]7 March 2025DEILife during law Ahead of International Women’s Day, Nicole Kar, global co-chair of antitrust at Paul Weiss, discusses thriving in the deep end and why there is still more room at the top for women in law.Why did you decide to be a lawyer? Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryRevolving Doors: Paul Weiss grows funds practice as A&O Shearman welcomes Paul Hastings London partnerTop US antitrust and white-collar lawyers in the spotlight in latest Legal 500 US Elite rankingsTrading Places: Paul Weiss and Latham tap senior government talentA&O Shearman, HSF Kramer and E.ON among contenders for Legal 500 ESG AwardsA safe haven in an unsafe world – how Ireland’s legal market is thriving amid global instability‘Shame on them’ – how political views are making GCs think twice about law firmsKnights in merger talks to create £200m firmQuinn Emanuel posts third year of double-digit growth as revenue hits $2.8bnTrophy mandates and client plaudits: Weil’s London M&A team hits its stride