Legal Chutney (Formally Brown Girl Power)
🎙️ Hey everyone! I’m Jagdeep, a first generation attorney working in-house at a tech startup.
Welcome to the podcast that’s by us, for us. This space is dedicated to BIPOC law students, legal professionals, and anyone out here trying to thrive in spaces that weren’t built with us in mind.
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Legal Chutney (Formally Brown Girl Power)
Finding Your Fit in Legal Practice
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Suhansi Perera, an attorney at Latham and Watkins who shared her journey navigating different practice groups and finding her place in the legal world.
We had a thoughtful conversation about growth, mentorship, and the power of being proactive in shaping your own career path.
We covered:
- The process of transitioning from transactional work to antitrust law — and what inspired that shift.
- The importance of networking, curiosity, and adaptability in building a fulfilling legal career.
- How law school prepares (and sometimes doesn’t prepare) you for the realities of practice.
- Finding the right professional fit and embracing opportunities for learning along the way.