Big Law, Boutique Firms, and the Art of Becoming an Expert with Dina Brewer

In this episode of Studying Law Around the World, I sit down with Dina Brewer, Managing Partner at Princeton Law Partners. With a career spanning Davis Polk & Wardwell, Morgan Stanley, and her own firm, Dina offers a masterclass on navigating the legal profession.We discuss why starting at a large firm can be the ultimate training ground for precision, the reality of the 94% startup failure rate, and her controversial advice on why founders should stop signing NDAs. Dina also shares specific strategies for lawyers who plan to take career breaks, emphasizing the critical need to become an "expert" rather than a generalist.About the Guest: Dina Brewer is the Managing Partner of Princeton Law Partners, advising early-stage companies and investors. She holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from Princeton University. Her previous experience includes serving as Counsel at Morgan Stanley and as a Senior Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York and London.