Making partner in a law firm and taking parental leave in Japan with Yuka Teraguchi

Yuka Teraguchi never dreamed she would make partner in a law firm and also be able to start a family. My Lawyer Extraordinaire guest is now doing both and I’m so glad to share this episode with you so we can bring her story into the spotlight for a moment. You will be inspired as to how you can find that specialty that you can be great at and overcome the uncertainties of being promoted during your career.
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In this episode you’ll hear:

How Yuka went from Computer Science major and “code monkey” to IP litigator
Finding something she could be great at instead of just “fine at”
The benefits of law clerking and litigation experience
What happened when Yuka was put on the list for partner
The advice that helped her decide to go ahead with having a family
Her favourite books and other fun facts

About Yuka
Yuka Teraguchi is Co-Head of Morrison & Foerster’s Tokyo Litigation Department and focuses her practice on representing technology clients in IP and commercial disputes.  She is also a member of her firm’s Women’s Strategy Group and Mental Health Steering Committee, promoting a diverse, inclusive, and healthy work environment.  Outside of her work, she enjoys riding trains and buses with her two-year-old child who loves anything with wheels.
Connect with Yuka
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuka-teraguchi-5b51b1b/
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