Stellar Women

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Stellar Women celebrates female leaders making their mark in technology. These women share their stories and practical tips to inspire emerging leaders, build a supportive community of allies, and promote gender equity and empowerment.

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July 16, 202417 min

76: Finding and Being an Exceptional Mentor with Lauren Roso

“Mentors are so important! Find one as soon as you can; you won’t be sorry.”I think a lot of us have heard this advice, and while it’s a good nugget of wisdom, it also exemplifies the phrase easier said than done.A good mentor can be invaluable to an ambitious career, but building that relationship is far from simple. And for those already far along in their career, turning around to help the next person up that ladder by being a mentor is no cake walk, either.In this episode of our Stellar Women podcast, Blair Cohen interviews Lauren Roso: principal at Control Risks and a 2022 Innovation Award winner. The pair discuss mentorship from many angles, including how to find one; how to be one; and why they’re so helpful.

June 25, 202422 min

75: Celebrating Difference with Lynn Tubalinal

Lynn Tubalinal, director of litigation support at Dykema, has worked hard to build a fulfilling, impressive career in litigation and legal work. And she’s balanced it all with managing the sometimes-intense needs of two children (one of whom is neurodivergent), her marriage, and advancing her own education. In this episode of Stellar Women, Blair Cohen interviewed Lynn about managing the hard work of work and of life, balancing our many roles, celebrating our differences, and how to support others on similar—often unseen—personal journeys.

March 28, 202420 min

74: Gather Some Workflow, Career, and Life Advice from Martha Louks

Shortly after she took the stage during our keynote at Relativity Fest 2023 in Chicago, Martha Louks—director of technology services at McDermott Will & Emery—sat down with me for a Stellar Women podcast.And wow, did Martha have a wealth of insight to share with us.During our conversation, you’ll hear this superstar’s thoughts on short message data and the e-discovery challenges it presents; the many possible avenues of an e-discovery career; how to balance being a professional and a single parent; and plenty more. This is one of Stellar Women’s most powerful, authentic, and poignant conversations – buckle up!

January 30, 202412 min

73: Tackling the Next Challenge, Together with Monica Harris

The Stellar Women community empowers women in the legal technology field to harness the power of technology to thrive—both at work and in life, and Monica Harris is doing just that. My chat with Monica left me felling inspired and ready to tackle the next challenge, and I hope it does the same for you—because, as Monica says, anything is possible and everything will work out

August 2, 202320 min

72: Making Space for Authenticity with Erin Coupe

When it comes to living and working to your fullest potential, authenticity is key. It's also essential for overcoming the negative self-talk and catastrophic assumptions that can sometimes dominate our thinking in a high-pressure working world. In this episode of Stellar Women, Blair Cohen interviews Erin Coupe of Authentically EC to talk about how to connect with your truest self to be more intentional at work and find greater balance in life.

March 31, 202321 min

71: How Farrah Pepper Sparks Joy at Work with Technology and Collaboration

This episode of Stellar Women features Farrah Pepper—chief legal innovation counsel at Marsh McLennan, a 2023 AI Visionary, and "the Mary Poppins of e-Discovery"—discussing the modern demands of leaders, change management, and more. Farrah and our host, Blair Cohen, also chat about the necessity of tech in the current practice of law, why e-discovery pros are basically superheroes, and what it truly means to be successful in a business environment.Farrah says she got comfortable with technology simply because there was no other way to do her job well, and she uses that experience to help colleagues and clients come around to welcoming innovation: by focusing on how it can make their lives easier.

February 22, 202322 min

70: Corinne Cartwright on Pitching Stakeholders and Buying In to Your Own Worth

We all know that feeling. You know the exact solution for a problem that has been a pain in your ... side for what feels like forever. But your solution costs money or time or needs sign-off from a boss or maybe even a CFO. What is that secret to getting that buy in from the top? Well, if you listen to a conversation with Corinne Cartwright, a senior manager and solutions architect at BDO USA, you're going to find out. During our chat, Corinne takes us through her career in business development, how to craft the perfect pitch and how she learned to advocate for her own expertise along the way.

January 25, 202331 min

69: Kelly Friedman on the Power of Persistence, Perfectionism, and AI

For those of you who already know Kelly as a thought leader in e-discovery, buckle up to hear from a side of her you may not have heard before. Simply put, Kelly is an all-star and a problem solver in every aspect of her life—and she has some important, honest stories to share about starting out as a young woman in the law and technology, carrying on in the face of doubt, and building relationships along the way.

September 14, 202224 min

68: The Techie and the Lawyer: Professional Powerhouse Cristin Traylor and Sara Skeens

So many of us have that go-to person at work—the one who completes our dynamic duo. At McGuire Woods, one such duo is Cristin Traylor and Sara Skeens. In this episode of Stellar Women, learn more about how they work together to help move the needle for their clients and their careers.

July 27, 202214 min

67: Emma B-F and Being Your Own Kind of Leader

In this episode of Stellar Women, leadership coach Emma B-F demystifies what it takes to be a senior leader and shares some tips on identifying your ideal leadership style.Find Emma on social media or check out her group coaching program, Rise Up.

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