Mar 29 2024 22 mins
In this episode, Kathryn interviews Dina Segal, the Chief Legal Officer at Gusto, and discusses her personal and professional journey including her transition from a big law firm to an in-house counsel position and her experiences as a working mother.
She speaks about the Lexis Plus platform's innovative Judicial Brief Analysis tool and highlights the importance of understanding the business, building trust, and creating impactful solutions. Dina, a board member of the SunLaw Group, which supports women in-house counsel, also talks about the challenges faced by women in the legal profession.
Dina emphasizes work-life balance and advises against measuring balance on a day-to-day basis. She promotes mental health awareness in the legal industry and encourages self-forgiveness on tough days.
Highlights
- Dina’s background and why she decided to attend law school, and her early interest in advocacy
- Her pathway to in-house law and the importance of understanding the business you're in when working in-house
- Career progression in-house and the challenges and milestones for those seeking an in-house career
- Dina’s experience of transitioning the SunLaw Group's activities digitally during the COVID-19 pandemic
- The importance of being present wherever you are, whether it's at work or with family and suggests viewing balance over longer time periods
- The lasting impact of small but meaningful moments with children
- Advice to aspiring lawyers and the importance of identifying their fundamental driver or passion
- Significance of keeping the larger picture in mind during challenging periods
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