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Biglaw Partner Gets Real About Mentorship

A good mentor can make all the difference in your career.

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Dive into the latest episode of The Jabot Podcast with special guest Jane Arnold, partner at Polsinelli. Discover Jane’s unconventional path to law and her insights on mentoring, flexible work hours, and the future of diversity in Biglaw. Listen for inspiring advice and a peek into the evolving legal landscape.

Highlights

  • Jane Arnold’s career path and flexibility in plans.
  • Working in DC vs. District Offices.
  • Mentorship and its impact on career growth.
  • Collaborative approach and the benefits of in-person vs. virtual meetings.
  • Strategies for effective feedback in a law firm.
  • The “team concept” and promoting diversity.
  • Advice for first-year associates: curiosity, precision, and hard work.
  • Overcoming biases and promoting women in Biglaw.
  • Flexible working hours and managing work-life balance.
  • Future of diversity in the workplace and AI disruption.

The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Happy listening!

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Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter @Kathryn1 or Mastodon @[email protected].

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