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is inevitable ). It ’ s inspiring to see more mono culture that ’ s focused on the elevation of women in leadership roles , and at Litera we ’ re always happy to see lawyers in the mix .

What would you say to a teenage girl who is considering going into the law profession ?

Girls all over the world – including my 16-year-old daughter – should believe they can do anything they put their mind to . I know it is easier said than done , but hard work and inspirational mentors , role models and a range of opportunities will set you up for a prosperous journey into the law industry – or any industry .

Personally , I always look for opportunities to mentor women early on in their career to help them find their voice and get their foot in the door sooner rather than later .

Tell me more about your career path .

I grew up in Chicago , having gained a degree in electrical engineering as well as an MBA . I started my career as an active-duty officer in the US Army , and the decade after that I worked at General Electric and McKesson Corp in domestic and international leadership roles .

I have 20 years of experience in the global technology industry , at Fortune 15 companies from small- to mid-sized PE-backed companies , building an established track record managing global teams . I held multiple roles from marketing to product management to running sales , support and profit and losses . www . intelligentcxo . com

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