Favorite Parts Of Working In The Legal Industry As A Partner
Mindy, a Partner at an AmLaw 200 firm, loves "helping people" and "telling their stories," finding deep satisfaction in strategic litigation that advances clients' business interests. The "challenge of thinking on my feet," particularly during courtroom arguments and unexpected judicial inquiries, provides a consistently engaging aspect of this long and fulfilling career, which began with childhood aspirations.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Client Relations
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Mindy Morton
Partner
Amlaw 200 law firm
UC Berkeley
Yale Law School, J.D.
Political Science, American Studies
Law
Legal
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Helping people and telling their stories
2. Being strategic and advancing clients' business interests
3. The challenge of thinking on one's feet and making arguments in court
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I was that three-year-old who everyone said was going to be a lawyer, and here I am, almost 50 years later, still being a lawyer. I love what I do.
I love helping people. I love telling their stories. I love getting to know my clients' businesses and being strategic to help them with their litigation in a way that can advance their business interests.
I also love the challenge of thinking on my feet. There's nothing quite like making an argument in court and waiting for the judge's questions. You can often predict what they'll ask, but sometimes they come out of left field. Knowing the case well enough and being ready to answer those questions is really fun.