The Firm took an important step in realizing its US ambitions earlier this year when we moved into our new office at 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York. The Reporter spoke to Office Executive Partner Jack Pace to find out more.

Chairman Hugh Verrier shares his thoughts on our strategic progress and next steps.

Our strategy is built around three strategic elements – profitable growth, client relationships, and engagement. The Reporter spoke to Chief People Officer Jennifer Philpot to find out what engagement means, how we’re building it across the Firm and how you can get the most from it.

Hayley Mitchinson’s New York assignment.

The eyes of America were on White & Case alumnus and former Governor of Kentucky Steve Beshear when he delivered the much-anticipated Democratic response to President Trump’s first address to Congress in February. We caught up with Steve to find out more.

Financial Institutions (FI) clients account for around 30% of the Firm’s overall business, making it our largest industry group. The Reporter finds out more about this major business area and discovers how the Financial Institutions Industry Group (FIIG) – led by John Reynolds, Gernot Wagner and Patrick Sarch – aims to take it to the next level.

Following the launch of a new book, White & Case – The First 100 Years and Beyond, we speak to Editor-in-Chief and former Chairman Duane Wall to get the story behind the book, and to find out how the Firm’s illustrious history should give us every confidence for an even more illustrious future.

Earlier this year, our London office announced a one-year sponsorship deal with Paralympic, World and European para-triathlon champion Andy Lewis. Here, we take a look at Andy’s inspirational story and find out more about the groundbreaking partnership.

This issue, we profile our Hong Kong office and get a perspective on living and working for the Firm in this thriving city.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – from self-driving cars to facial recognition software on social media platforms, is set to revolutionize our lives at home and at work. We talked to Chief Knowledge Officer Oz Benamram to find out how AI is being put to use in the legal sector, potential future applications, and what the Firm is doing to stay ahead of the game through the Investing in Technology element of our strategy.

Our Social Responsibility initiative has evolved to respond to new opportunities. The Reporter finds out more.

In this issue’s Hidden Talent we speak to Beijing Partner Hallam Chow who, outside work, is a passionate supporter of the arts.