Sep 24, 2021
When it comes to being a lawyer, what are the adversaries and challenges that you might face?
In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Betiayn as she shares the twists and turns of her career that got her to where she is today. Betiayn talks about how the legal industry has evolved, particularly in respect to diversity, during the course of her career. They also discuss what led up to the founding of WILEF and the work she's most proud of. Betiayn also shares about why WILEF decided to change the Gold Standard criteria, and the main takeaways from the most recent Gold Standard List. She gives her thoughts on the most important diversity benchmarks for the profession.
Episode Resources
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/betiayn-tursi-37950115a/
- https://wilef.com/
Episode Highlights - The twist and turns that lead Betiayn Tursi’s career to where it is now. - 0:51
- Joining ADA catapulted Betiayn’s career. - 3:13
- How did her background in legal marketing play a role as she started shifting her focus into diversity issues? - 7:35
- The major evolutions in the legal industry, particularly as it relates to the question of diversity. - 9:31
- Works and programs that Betiayn participated in that she’s most proud of. - 10:47
- How did the Gold Standard evolve over time? - 12:07
- How Betiayn sees the two-tier partnership in law firms impact the goals of diversity. - 15:56
- Takeaways from the most recent iteration. - 17:52
- The most important benchmarks for law firms to be hitting or for people who are thinking of latering or starting their legal career. - 20:31
- Money makes you feel good. If you’re compensated correctly and you have a role in the firm, it makes all the difference in the world. - 21:56
- “I don’t want people to think that being a lawyer is easy and that partnering with a law firm is easy. It’s not easy. However, the people I surround myself with are all very grateful, happy, and balanced.” - 23:51
- Advice that Betiayn has for people who want to be in the brass ring path. - 24:35
- Difference between a sponsor and a mentor. - 25:28
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