The Path To In-House with Dina Segal - Episode 168

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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

Episode Resources

• https://gusto.com/company-news/the-rise-of-women-entrepreneurs

Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus

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