Angela Galindo, Head of HR - Americas at Linklaters

Navigating Legal and HR Management with Angela Galindo from LinklatersIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Angela, who shares her extensive career journey, starting from her days as a lawyer to her current role at Linklaters. Angela discusses her transition from practicing law to handling HR, professional development, and talent management roles in various law firms. She elaborates on her experience at Bank of America, where she led inclusion initiatives and navigated a large global organization. Angela explains how she achieved buy-in from partners in a law firm setting and describes her work with associate forums to enhance employee experience. She also shares strategies for managing teams, improving communication skills, and balancing additional responsibilities. The episode closes with Angela's advice on the importance of clear and concise communication for career advancement.00:00 Introduction and Career Beginnings01:33 Transition to Law Firm Management04:19 Navigating Law Firm Structures06:21 Engaging with the Associate Forum08:22 Leading Inclusion Initiatives at Bank of America10:18 Balancing Team Responsibilities11:50 Parting Advice on Communication Skills13:16 ConclusionPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.