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Sidebar Advisors
A podcast exploring the careers, choices and strategies shaping today’s legal landscape.
Hosted by Niraj Chhabra, each episode explores the intersection of law, career growth, and financial decision-making. Through conversations on leadership, professional development and business building, we unpack the moments that define success.
For those thinking about what’s next or looking to grow and feel more fulfilled in their current role, these conversations offer a thoughtful look at building a meaningful and successful career in and around the legal world.
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Shannon McClure Roberts: Leadership, Growth, and High-Stakes Litigation
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Shannon McClure Roberts is a partner at Blank Rome, where she represents pharmaceutical and medical device companies in complex product liability and mass tort litigation.
In this episode of the SideBar Advisors podcast, Shannon reflects on the decisions and experiences that shaped her career - from building a practice over nearly two decades at Reed Smith to making the move to Blank Rome, and how her perspective on leadership, business development, and long-term growth has evolved along the way.
We discuss what it takes to lead in high-pressure environments, why authentic relationships matter in building a practice, how AI may reshape the legal profession, and why emotional intelligence will become an even more valuable skill for lawyers.
The conversation also explores confidence, mentoring, career transitions, and creating opportunities for the next generation of women in law.