Yingyu Wang ON: Breaking Glass Ceilings - Challenges and Triumphs in Managing a Law Firm
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Join us in this episode as we speak with Yingyu Wang, an accomplished Tech & IP lawyer for Simmons & Simmons. Watch as she shares her journey in the legal and business world. Yingyu opens up about her experiences in managing a law firm and the challenges she faced along the way. She also shares her insights on the intersection between the tech world and the legal industry, and how her decision to move into tech has impacted her career. But it doesn't stop there. Yingyu is also a mother, and in this episode, she opens up about the juggle between the responsibilities of being a successful lawyer and being a mother. You'll hear her share her personal struggles and how she manages to strike a balance between work and family life. If you're interested in hearing about the legal industry, the tech world, and the challenges of being a working parent, this episode is for you. Tune in and find out more from Yingyu's valuable insights and experiences. Yingyu Wang - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingyu-wang/ 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: 00:00 Start of Episode 02:06 Yingyu's Journey in Law & Business 06:11 The Juggle between Managing a Firm and Being a Mother  07:24 Overcoming Challenges when Managing a Firm  11:17 The Decision to Close Her Own Law Firm and Joining Another Firm  16:25 Demystifying the Tech World - Crypto, Blockchain, Web3 etc.  19:38 The Move into the Digital Assets World 22:21 Legal Complications in Web3 23:36 Outcome of Investing in Crypto 24:12 Yingyu’s Thoughts on Crypto 26:57 The Next Thing to Look Out for in the Digital Assets World 28:43 Yingyu’s Main Concern as a Female Lawyer 29:51 How Yingyu’s Attitude has Changed Towards Her Practice 31:26 Yingyu’s Thoughts on Being a Mentor to Younger Lawyers 35:51 Yingyu’s Support Circle in her Career 40:30 Moving Away from Toxic Environments 42:01 What Yingyu Wished She Had Known About Work and Women Earlier 45:01 How Can Support Be Given to Women Aspiring to Venture into Tech 47:48 Tips to People Who Aspire to Start a Family and Still Thrive at Work 50:12 An Advice to Lawyers Who Dream of Entering Tech 50:26 Rapid Fire Questions
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