Cecilia Poullain and the Art of the Legal Pivot

Send us a Text Message with thoughts, guest suggestions, stories and more, HERE! In this episode, Cecilia Poullain shares her extensive journey through the legal profession, from her beginnings in Australia to her experiences in London and France. She discusses the challenges and learning curves of navigating different legal systems, her transition from law firm life to working in finance, and her current role in empowering women lawyers to achieve partnership and success in their careers. Cecilia emphasizes the importance of community and support networks for women in high-pressure legal environments.Fine Cecilia here: https://www.ceciliapoullain.com/ 00:00 Introduction to Cecilia Poullain02:58 Cecilia's Journey Through Law School05:32 Career Beginnings and Early Experiences08:34 Transitioning Through Different Legal Systems11:29 Working in Finance Law in France14:17 Challenges in Law Firm Life17:22 Realizations and Career Shifts20:05 Becoming a Coach for Women Lawyers23:15 Building Community and Support Networks25:52 Cecilia's Coaching Approach and ProgramsStarting law school this fall? You NEED to join the 1L Masterclass today! https://www.1lmasterclass.com/Support the showFollow us on Instagram @theladieswholawpodcast