‘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 categoryTrading places: Freshfields makes Paul Weiss AI hire as Latham and Simpson Thacher boost corporate and financeRevolving Doors: Simpson Thacher swipes Kirkland PE partner as MoFo bolsters fintechFirm favourites: the eight contenders for LB Awards Law Firm of the YearA&O Shearman scores lead as Apollo acquires majority stake in Atlético MadridRopes London private equity exits continue with partner duo set for AkinRevolving Doors: Bumper hiring week at Eversheds while Quinn brings on international arbitration heavyweightBlack History Month: ‘It’s going to take strong law firms to ensure we don’t go backwards’Ranking progress – how many women have made the grade to secure a UK L500 ranking this year‘Saudi has placed its trust in the potential of women, and we’re delivering results’ – Badael legal chief Atheer Al BinAli