Dubai’s Legal Industry: Leadership & Values | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.18

Dubai’s legal profession is evolving rapidly, but leading a law firm requires more than legal expertise. Every decision comes with responsibility, pressure, and the need to uphold strong values. In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Charles DerSahakian, Managing Partner at CVML, sits down with host George Hojeige to share his journey from his legal background to managing a successful law firm. Charles reflects on a career-defining mistake and the most difficult aspects of managing lawyers. He also talks about staying true to his values under pressure and shares insights into the future plans for CVML. If you’re interested in law, leadership, or building a values-driven career, this is an episode you should not miss. Guest: Charles DerSahakian, Managing Partner, CVML Host: George Hojeige, Group CEO, Virtuzone, an Ascentium Company Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/93e... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2R77... Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Legal Background 07:20 – Vision for CVML 12:45 – Career-Defining Mistake 17:12 – Most Difficult Part of Managing Lawyers 27:25 – Future Plans for CVML 28:50 – Toughest Part of Life 32:10 – How to Keep Values as a Lawyer Connect and Next Steps • Learn more about business setup and growth in the UAE: virtuzone.com • Follow Real Talk Dubai for more conversations with founders and industry leaders shaping the UAE • Subscribe and hit the bell icon