Today we sit down with Joseph Sponholz, Fordham Law alumnus (‘97) and partner at L.E.K. Consulting, to talk about a question applicable to companies of all sizes: how to make the most of the current moment in the corporate landscape. Before taking up his roles as Managing Director, Partner, and Head of Major Capital Projects at L.E.K. in Australia, Joe practiced law in the U.S. where he represented professional sports, and then as a high-level advisor in the business world. Joe shares insights about his career path, current position and location in Sydney, his role as Chairman of the Board of the Oceania Golf Players Association and attendant thoughts on the PGA/LIV golf merger, and reflections on his time and continued involvement at Fordham. As a mentor to law students, Joe dedicates significant energy to developing the next generation of legal minds, and in light of this, we invited one of his mentees, Kasey Lee (Fordham Law ‘24), to sit in with us today too! Press play now to hear from this inspiring wealth of wisdom and experience.
Key Points From This Episode:
•Joe shares what his role as a consultant entails.
•Why Joe decided to transition from law to the business sphere.
•Advice from Joe regarding finding the right niche to work in.
•Finding the best use of resources and energy within the current economic climate.
•The traits of great leadership and its reliance on a strong team.
•Joe explains how his legal training translates into his work every day.
•Understanding Joe's perspective on what it takes to be an effective legal advisor.
•Professional experiences in Australia, and how the American business world is viewed.
•Some closing thoughts on golf from Joe; the PGA merger, concerns about restrictions on players, and more!
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