
In this International Women’s Episode Special, we sit down with three female lawyers - Debby, Kimarie, and Seow Hui - to discuss their experiences working in the law industry.
As women in a traditionally male-dominated field, Debby, Kimarie, and Seow Hui share their insights on what it's like to navigate the challenges of being a female lawyer. From facing gender biases to balancing work and personal life, they discuss the unique struggles that women in law often encounter.
They also shed light on the positive aspects of their careers, including the satisfaction of helping clients and the sense of accomplishment that comes with winning cases. Additionally, they offer advice for aspiring female lawyers, including the importance of finding a mentor and the need to advocate for oneself.
This episode provides a glimpse into the experiences of women in the law industry and the ways in which they are striving to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
Debby Lim - linkedin.com/in/debby-lim-43a27a26
Kimarie Cheang - linkedin.com/in/kimarie-cheang
Seow Hui Goh - linkedin.com/in/seow-hui-晓慧-goh-吴-a997b66a
Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/
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What to listen for:
00:20 Intro
01:25 Was becoming a partner in law firm part of the plan?
03:45 Becoming Female Lawyers
09:39 Facing Unfairness as a Woman
14:37 Experience Serving Underrepresented Communities
16:11 Being a Female Leader in a Male-Dominated Industry
20:40 Working in an All-Women Team
23:30 Setting the Tone for Your Team
24:22 Impostor Syndrome and Feeling Like a Fraud
29:30 Fears and Overcoming Them
31:14 Balancing Children and Work
35:36 Greatest Risks Taken
38:03 Doubts and Getting Over Them
40:02 Advice on Building a Book of Business
44:15 Advice to Aspiring Lawyers Entering Private Practice
46:21 Most Significant Impact/Lesson from Law Practice
48:45 Rapid Fire Round