Women in Law - On The Record
An interview-based podcast spotlighting women in the legal field. We will learn how they got to where they are, what lessons they have learned along the way, and what they are doing now to achieve their next goal.
Episodes
Today I'm talking with Aparna Williams, Chief Legal Officer of Sophos (a cybersecurity company. Aparna was born and raised in the Washington D.C. area. She attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where she obtained a bachelors degree in English literature and history. She then went on to the University of North Carolina for law school.
Through experiences and teachers early in life, the seed...
Today I'm talking with Rachael Bosch, Founder of Fringe Professional Development. Fringe helps people learn how to communicate better at work and stems from Rachael's belief that when you improve your communication skills, you also improve your work performance.
Fringe PD brings coaching and training to professionals across disciplines and experience levels, and they're dedicated to putting humanity back i...
Throughout her life, Mary Ellen O'Connor has had a passion for standing up for what's right. As the founder of O'Connor Law PLLC, she considers it a privilege to be able to help those in need in the White Plains, Yonkers, and Bronx areas access the benefits that can help them provide for themselves and their families. After earning her Bachelor's of Science from SUNY Albany and her Master's from the College of Mount St...
Today I'm talking with Denise Haugen, Corporate Counsel at Matheson where she has spent the last nearly 18 years of her career. Prior to that, Denise was in private practice. She attended University of Texas Austin where she obtained a Bachelors in political science. She then obtained her law degree from the University of Houston.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Denise. Our conversation was honest, h...
Today on Women In Law, I'm sharing Part II of my 100th Episode! I hope you enjoyed Part I where I checked in with Amy Tu and Samantha Monk. In Part II, I will first be speaking with D'Lonra Ellis, Chief Legal Officer of the Oakland Athletics and Adjunct Professor at UC Law. D'Lonra was my first guest ever on the podcast. It was such a thrill for me over 6 years ago to be able to feature her. At the time, she was Associ...
Today on Women In Law, I'm sharing Part I of my 100th Episode! It's been over six years in the making but we are finally here. For this special episode, I wanted to check back in with a few women I've met over the years to see where they are now. In Part I, I'm talking with Amy Tu who I first featured on the podcast in January 2021. Since then, Amy has become the Chief Legal Officer of Target, which is a dream job for ...
In today's episode, I reflect back on 100 episodes of Women In Law On The Record and share some of my favorite moments, guests, and memories from the last six and a half years.
Today I'm talking with Leah Mayersohn, founder of Mayersohn Law Group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leah has been practicing for 30 years and focuses her practice primarily on criminal law, corporate criminal investigations, and family law. Leah grew up in southern California where she attended UCLA for undergrad. She then moved to Florida to attend the University of Florida for law school and has been there ever since. Upon graduat...
Today I'm talking to the women behind the "Ladies Who Law" podcast - Samantha Sicola and Haylie Davis. The two together host the "Ladies Who Law" podcast formerly known as the "Ladies Who Law School" podcast. As you'll hear, now as practicing attorneys, Sam and Haylie provide a fresh take on experiences, insights, and practical tips to help you navigate the complexities of the legal profession. Whether you're just starting out in l...
Today I'm speaking with Lisa Roberts, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Stax Payments. Lisa and I met a couple years ago when we connected through a mutual friend and had coffee over Zoom but this was our first time meeting in person. We had a fantastic discussion about Lisa's background and how she made the strategic moves she has so far in her career. Lisa grew up in St. Croix with her family where she was a competitiv...
Today I'm sharing some exciting personal news - I'm pregnant! I am expecting a baby girl in early April and my family and I are super excited about it. In this episode, I share thing I'm looking forward to, some of my fears, and answer some practical questions I've been asked. Please enjoy this unusual episode!
Today I'm sharing an interview I did in 2019 with Iris Chen who was with Google at the time. This is one of my favorite episodes I've ever done. Iris is such a bright and inspiring lawyer. After Google, Iris went on to become the Deputy General Counsel of Airbnb and, very recently, Iris became the General Counsel of Moloco. She's had an incredible career trajectory. I'm going to get the full update from her in my upcoming 100th Epi...
Meredith a Partner at Quinn Emanuel in New York City. She attended Harvard University for undergrad and Columbia Law School. Meredith grew up in the Philadelphia area. She is a seasoned trial lawyer with extensive experience litigating a broad variety of complex commercial disputes in a host of state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals. In fact, in career, she has practiced on both coasts–being part of the firm's San Franc...
Today I'm talking with Kelley Barnett, Senior Vice President and Senior Managing Counsel at AmTrust Financial Services. Kelley is so many things to me…a friend, a long time listener and supporter of this podcast, an incredibly talented lawyer, and masterful advocate for women in the legal field. Kelley graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in economics, then attended Case Western University where she obtained her l...
Today, I'm talking with Alex Lagos (Shareholder in Litigation at Greenberg Traurig in Miami), Lara Bueso Bach (Senior VP of Litigation at Televisia Univision), and Mercedes Armas Bach (Retired Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Florida and current JAMS mediator). If you can't already tell, these ladies all have something in common–they're related! Alex is the daughter of Mercedes and Lara married into the family when she married...
Today I'm talking with Erin England. Erin has over 20 years of experience in finance and is widely recognized as one of the top lawyers in her field. She specializes in corporate and finance transactions, including serving as outside general counsel to businesses. Erin has helped Fortune 500 companies, private equity and private credit funds, and regional and national banks successfully n...
Today I'm talking with Marlana Shoshtari, Counsel for Entertainment Networks (Scripted) at NBC Universal. Marlana is originally from a small town in Oklahoma but later moved and went to undergrad at the University of Virginia where she studied psychology. She and I bonded over our fascination with crime and psychology as both of us grew up during the peak CSI and Criminal Minds days. Marlana decided law school was the best path for...
Today I'm talking with Maria Daatio Perez, Senior Counsel & Director for Advertising, Marketing, Content Review, S&P, and E-Commerce. Maria was so fun to chat with. She spoke about her immigrant family's background, her days in undergrad at UC Santa Barbara, and how she came around to the decision to go to law school. She ultimately attended Southwestern Law School and when she graduated, she wanted to be an entertainment lawyer. S...
Today I'm talking with Sara Kamal, Legal Counsel at Yum! Brands. This was an especially fun interview for me because Sara is one of my closest friends. She and I met when she was actually a client of my firm and we were working together on an arbitration matter. It didn't take long for us to become friends. She is someone I count on all the time to give me a work advice so I'm really excited for you all to hear her insight. But, be...
Today I'm talking with Kristine Campbell, General Counsel of Uhaul. Kristine was so fun to chat with. Not only is she a former Greenberg Traurig attorney, so we bonded over our loyalty to the firm but she was forthcoming about her experiences, how she reached the GC's office at Uhaul after serving 12 years in the company's legal department, and how she's done it all while raising two kids. I also asked her about whether she ever fe...
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