Studying Law Around the World Resilience, Curiosity, and Reinvention with Pauline Chan
In this episode of Studying Law Around the World, Claudio Klaus speaks with Pauline Chan, Head of Lawyer Experience and Lawyer-in-Residence at Goodlawyer. Pauline shares her journey from big firm associate to in-house counsel, to entrepreneur running a fitness studio, and back to law as a fractional GC and legal tech leader.
We talk about:
Why flexibility and variety are top priorities for lawyers today
How fractional in-house roles create more freedom and complex work
The role of technology in building lean, efficient legal practices
Resilience after setbacks and why failure can fuel reinvention
Practical advice for young lawyers designing careers with purpose
Pauline’s story is about curiosity, resilience, and building a sustainable path in the profession. Whether you’re a law student, an early-career lawyer, or rethinking your career path, this conversation will inspire you to imagine new ways forward.
This program contains 35 minutes of Professionalism Content (Law Society of Ontario Accredited).
This season is sponsored by: Grammatika International
Grammatika helps lawyers around the world succeed in their careers through legal writing courses and coaching. Learn more at www.grammatika.co.