In this podcast episode, Gary Kalaci interviews Karen Uehara, exploring her unique journey from a multicultural upbringing in Vancouver to a successful career in corporate law, particularly in the energy sector. Karen shares insights on the importance of cultural influences, the value of diverse perspectives, and the evolving role of lawyers in business. She emphasizes the significance of building effective teams, understanding business objectives, and adapting to the rapid changes in the legal landscape. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions and Karen's predictions for the future of the energy sector.

00:00 - Introduction and Background

02:46 - Cultural Influences and Early Life

06:11 - The Journey to Law

08:56 - Career Path and Opportunities

11:59 - The Energy Sector and Legal Practice

15:07 - Building Effective Teams

17:56 - Navigating Change in the Legal Field

21:00 - The Role of Legal in Business

23:57 - Rapid Fire Questions and Predictions

27:02 - Future of the Energy Sector

🔎Aspiring Legal and Corporate leaders, this one’s for you! @Sandra Perri, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel, Corporate at Sun Life, joins our CEO @Gary Kalaci for an insightful, honest conversation about leadership, legal excellence, and staying ahead in a fast-evolving profession.

From climbing the ranks at Sun Life to volunteering with Pro Bono Ontario, Sandra shares her incredible journey, including reflections on mentorship, her passion for advocacy, and what it takes to succeed as an in-house legal leader.

If you’re an aspiring lawyer, a leader in corporate counsel, or simply inspired by stories of determination and impact, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.

The new season of Firing On All Syllables continues with our latest episode!

Michaël Hassan, Partner, Managing Director, General Counsel, and Secretary at Sagard, joins our CEO @Gary Kalaci for an episode you won’t want to miss.

Michaël is the archetypical multidisciplinary, and shares his insights on applying himself to multiple, high-stakes fields while maintaining a top standard of performance. If you’re interested in growing your career across industries while developing your business vocabulary. This is an episode you’ll want to make time for.

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