Debby, Kimarie & Seow Hui ON: Women in Law - Breaking Barriers & Overcoming Gender Bias
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In this International Women’s Episode Special, we sit down with three female lawyers - Debby, Kimarie, and Seow Hui - to discuss their experiences working in the law industry.

As women in a traditionally male-dominated field, Debby, Kimarie, and Seow Hui share their insights on what it's like to navigate the challenges of being a female lawyer. From facing gender biases to balancing work and personal life, they discuss the unique struggles that women in law often encounter.

They also shed light on the positive aspects of their careers, including the satisfaction of helping clients and the sense of accomplishment that comes with winning cases. Additionally, they offer advice for aspiring female lawyers, including the importance of finding a mentor and the need to advocate for oneself.

This episode provides a glimpse into the experiences of women in the law industry and the ways in which they are striving to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

Debby Lim - linkedin.com/in/debby-lim-43a27a26)

Kimarie Cheang - linkedin.com/in/kimarie-cheang)

Seow Hui Goh - linkedin.com/in/seow-hui-晓慧-goh-吴-a997b66a)

Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/)

More on the podcast - https://www.AfterTheBar.com.sg)What to listen for:00:20 Intro 01:25 Was becoming a partner in law firm part of the plan? 03:45 Becoming Female Lawyers 09:39 Facing Unfairness as a Woman 14:37 Experience Serving Underrepresented Communities 16:11 Being a Female Leader in a Male-Dominated Industry 20:40 Working in an All-Women Team 23:30 Setting the Tone for Your Team 24:22 Impostor Syndrome and Feeling Like a Fraud29:30 Fears and Overcoming Them 31:14 Balancing Children and Work 35:36 Greatest Risks Taken38:03 Doubts and Getting Over Them 40:02 Advice on Building a Book of Business44:15 Advice to Aspiring Lawyers Entering Private Practice46:21 Most Significant Impact/Lesson from Law Practice 48:45 Rapid Fire Round