In conversation with Agnieszka Janicka

Warsaw-based Agnieszka Janicka joins Magdalena Parkitna to talk about her journey to becoming the Managing Partner of Clifford Chance.

Published on 11 March 2026
Written by Magdalena Parkitna
Magdalena Parkitna

“If you fail, stand up, say you failed, admit you could have done something better - and don't discourage yourself.”

Agnieszka Janicka is the Managing Partner of the Warsaw office of Clifford Chance, the firm where she began her career in 1992. An accomplished corporate partner, she has been consistently recognised as a market leader by numerous legal directories. In 2018, she became the Office Managing Partner and has held the position ever since.

In this conversation with Magdalena Parkitna, Agnieszka reflects on her path to becoming a leading lawyer and what it takes to run one of Poland’s top law firms. She discusses the importance of life outside the office, the challenges women in law continue to face, and why self‑empowerment and pursuing one’s own goals matter. Agnieszka also highlights the impact of women supporting other women throughout their careers.

You can now listen to ‘In Conversation with Agnieszka Janicka’ on Spotify.

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please email Magdalena Parkitna.