The power of taking a sabbatical with Tina Saunders

Tina Saunders ticked all the boxes as she moved through her career as a lawyer, but when she was offered partner track, she hesitated. Listen and hear what happened next when Tina asked for a one year sabbatical from her firm.
If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we’d love it if you would leave us a message here!
In this episode you’ll hear:

The importance of education for Tina and how she became a highly valued attorney at her firm
What happened on the day of her partner interview?
How she took a one year sabbatical and found herself in Japan
The transition from law firm to professor and finding the perfect dream position
Her favourite books and other fun facts

About Tina
Tina is Director, Beasley School of Law, at Temple University Japan Campus (TUJ). Tina joined the TUJ faculty in 2013, teaching Civil Procedure and Torts and since 2016 has been managing the TUJ Beasley School of Law programs: That is their Master of Laws (LL.M.), Juris Doctor (J.D.) semester abroad and non-degree Certificate programs in U.S. and International Law.
Tina received her law degree from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration from Howard University.

Tina served as a law clerk for Judge Lynne A. Battaglia at the Maryland Court of Appeals and then entered private practice at Venable LLP in Baltimore, Maryland.
Tina took a one year sabbatical, traveling in Japan and other countries and ultimately saw Tina leaving her law firm career to start a new adventure and work as an educator.
Outside of work, Tina loves making cocktails, hiking, jogging and for her mindfulness, she has taken up adult coloring.
Connect with Tina
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-saunders-64067015a/
Links
Bar Trench: https://small-axe.net/bar-trench/
Michelle Obama’s book: The light we carry. 
Toni Morrison: Recitatif
Connect with Catherine
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.oconnell.148
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oconnelllawyer
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lawyeronair