The Changing Nature of Work: Embracing Flexibility and Upskilling

Robert Bracknell is an attorney and veteran with a diverse background. He served in the Marine Corps and worked as in-house counsel for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) before joining Crenshaw Ware & Martin, a 100-year-old law firm in Norfolk, Virginia. Robert Bracknell discusses the changing nature of work and the impact of the pandemic on the legal profession. He emphasizes the importance of flexibility and trust in allowing employees to work remotely or in a hybrid model. Bracknell also highlights the need for attorneys to keep up with technological advancements and upskill in areas such as data protection and privacy. He encourages a mindset of continuous learning and adaptation to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.