Sewing Threads of Connection: Minneapolis’ Ella Vincent on Mentorship and Meaning in Law"

In this episode of The Pivot Playbook, host Salene Mazur Kraemer interviews Ella Vincent, Senior Specialist Legal Editor for Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, and Chair of the Young and New Lawyer Subcommittee of the ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee (BBC). Ella shares her inspiring journey from private practice in Seattle to her “dream job” writing and maintaining national bankruptcy and restructuring content. She opens up about her passion for mentorship, her leadership in launching the BBC Match Portal—a first-of-its-kind platform connecting lawyers to writing and speaking opportunities—and her mission to make the bankruptcy bar more welcoming to new practitioners. From municipal healthcare restructurings to balancing work and motherhood in Minneapolis, Ella reminds us that bankruptcy practice is about more than numbers — it’s about people, community, and service. 👩‍💼 Guest: Ella Vincent Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practical Law | Thomson Reuters Based in: Minneapolis, Minnesota 🌐 Professional Affiliations: American Bar Association – Business Bankruptcy Committee (BBC) Chair, Young and New Lawyer Subcommittee Coordinator, BBC Match Portal Initiative 🗒️ Topics Covered: Transitioning from private practice to legal publishing Developing bankruptcy and restructuring content for Thomson Reuters Practical Law The launch and purpose of the ABA BBC’s Match Portal Mentorship, connection, and growth for young attorneys The real-life impact of restructuring work — from hospitals to communities Work-life balance, motherhood, and rediscovering creative hobbies like baking and sewing 💬 Key Takeaways: “Bankruptcy is not a theoretical practice — it has real-life implications for people and communities.” “Getting involved early gives clients more options — and better outcomes.” “Mentorship opens doors and makes our profession stronger.” 🌟 Personal Highlights: First job: fishmonger — “It taught me customer service, preparation, and knowing your product.” Favorite dessert: anything chocolate — from cookies to flourless torts. Favorite vacation: snorkeling with sea turtles in Kona, Hawaii. Annual tradition: the Minnesota State Fair with her husband and young son. 🔗 Connect with Ella: LinkedIn – Ella Vincent Thomson Reuters Practical Law ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee 🎧 Host: Salene Mazur Kraemer, Esq. The Pivot Playbook — Rescuing Business, Redesigning Midlife www.MazurKraemer.com