‘Eventually you have to learn to trust yourself’ – Simpson Thacher’s Deborah Gruen on succeeding in law Elisha Juttla[email protected]11 March 2025Corporate and M&ADEI Deborah Gruen, a former US Paralympic swimmer, now funds partner at Simpson Thacher in New York, reflects on the key skills needed to thrive in corporate law and the importance of setting personal goalsWhy did you decide to become a funds 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 categoryLinklaters and Slaughters lead on £1.4bn takeover of FTSE 250 manufacturer SeniorTrading places: Kirkland launches Phildaelphia transactions practice as Sidley hires Cravath ECM partnerSimpson Thacher passes $3bn mark with double-digit revenue and PEP growthHSF Kramer leads on £1.4bn Ivy empire saleRopes & Gray adds new private equity partner as Milan office growsLinklaters and Slaughters lead on £1.4bn takeover of FTSE 250 manufacturer SeniorA&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 firms