Hadrien
Vice President, Boston
- What has it been like “growing up” at Analysis Group?
- Challenging, in a very rewarding way. It can feel like being repeatedly thrown into the deep end, but you come to realize your colleagues are pushing you because they are invested in your success. On AG cases, where one might expect a hierarchical structure, instead teams buy into the collaborative nature of the work. We are all eager to see people take on new responsibilities and contribute.
- How has the firm changed since you started in 2012?
- The firm has perhaps doubled in size, and while that has come with more formal structure and organization, the day-to-day work of case teams remains the same. Individuals are still excited to make new connections and grow their network of colleagues, clients, and experts. As a result, while our numbers have grown, people are hardly anonymous to each other.
I also appreciate how the geographic distance between team members has faded away. Over the past year I have worked with colleagues from the Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Washington, DC, New York, London, and Brussels offices, yet AG feels like one firm. Some of my closest colleagues I have only met a few times in person. Whereas earlier in my career I largely stuck to local work, case teams now hardly think about geography when staffing, and this provides people opportunities to work on a wider variety of engagements. The firm has done really well to turn the obligation of technology during the pandemic into an asset.
AG has also evolved greatly in terms of technology capacity and related training. We have managed to grow not just in size, but in breadth of expertise and sophistication in our methods. By remaining at the forefront of developments in economic and data analysis, the firm can serve clients who require more sophisticated, cutting edge techniques. - What has kept you at AG throughout the years?
- I am motivated by the opportunity to do interesting work with others whose insights I value. I am also encouraged by seeing how the firm and its leadership commit to developing people over time. This is the best place to grow professionally, and I still have more to learn and experience here.
- Describe one of your favorite memories with your colleagues.
- Some of my fondest memories are the days before filing expert reports. These times can be stressful and unpredictable, and people at AG almost always show their best qualities and really bond over the shared experience. That includes playing online trivia over somewhat stale sushi together in a conference room while waiting for counsel to sign off on a report!
- How has AG supported you throughout your career?
- More formally, the firm’s trainings, including its graduate school workshops, have taught me skills to thrive and progress in my career.
As I often tell my advisees, however, so much support happens informally from colleagues, including senior staff. I have been fortunate to have great mentors. They have been purposeful in challenging me and introducing me to clients, and also patient in allowing me to try and sometimes fail so I can learn from experiences. - What do you do when you’re not working?
- After work, I make time to run around the city and cook, both of which are nice ways to unwind. Grabbing dinner with colleagues or friends is also part of a good work/life balance. Every weekend I strive to do something new, whether exploring new parts of the greater Boston area or escaping the city for the beaches and mountains of New England.
