Episode 5: Women's IP World Podcast - Season 5, Episode 5

Host:Michele KatzFounding PartnerAdvitam IP, LLC – Chicago, USAGuest:Vanessa Abdul RazakFounder & PartnerAbdel-Razak & Associés – HaitiWe are excited to continue Season 5 of the Women’s IP World Podcast with Episode 5, featuring an engaging conversation with Vanessa Abdul Razak, Founder and Partner of Abdel-Razak & Associés in Haiti. Vanessa joins our host, Michele Katz, Founding Partner at Advitam IP, to discuss the realities of practising intellectual property law in Haiti and the resilience required to support clients and maintain legal services in a complex and evolving environment, insights she shares in her featured article in the Women’s IP World Annual 2025.In this episode, Vanessa reflects on the current political and social challenges in Haiti and how they have shaped the day-to-day work of IP professionals. She shares first-hand insights into navigating disruptions to government services, the relocation of the trademark office, and the practical difficulties surrounding filings and follow-ups, while highlighting the determination of practitioners who continue to ensure clients receive reliable IP protection despite instability.A central focus of the discussion is Vanessa’s article, Leading with Humanity and Purpose, where she explores the balance between technological advancement, automation, and the human values that remain essential in professional life. Drawing from her experience leading a team through difficult circumstances, Vanessa emphasises the importance of empathy, emotional intelligence, and trust in building resilient teams and meaningful professional relationships.Click here to read Vanessa’s full article.Tune in now to hear Vanessa’s perspective on practising intellectual property law in Haiti, navigating uncertainty with resilience, and leading with humanity in an increasingly technology-driven professional world.#WomensIPWorldPodcast #WomenInIP #AdvitamIP #AbdelRazakAssociés #LeadingWithHumanity #WomenLeadersInIP #GlobalIPCommunity #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #CaribbeanIP