S03E134 Non-Transactional Networking for Career Support with Jagdeep Sekhon

Ever wondered how a junior lawyer becomes the steady legal voice in a fast‑moving startup? We sit down with corporate attorney and Legal Chutney host Jagdeep to unpack the mindset shift that turns theory into leadership: owning outcomes, translating rules into business choices, and building relationships that open real doors. From taking board minutes through an acquisition to guiding product timelines and negotiating contracts that reflect industry norms, she shows how to lead without waiting for a title.

We open up about the art of the principled no, how to explain the law, frame the commercial risk, and propose a workable path that keeps sales and product moving. In tech, where innovation races ahead of regulation, that skill is the difference between friction and flow. Jagdeep shares pragmatic tactics for in‑house counsel and firm leaders alike: understand your product, quantify risk, decide when credits beat refunds, and focus every redline on what advances the business.

Networking gets a refresh too. Forget collecting contacts. Ask better questions, follow up at milestones, and turn a one‑off chat into a mentor who tells you the truth. You’ll learn how informational interviews help you choose a practice area, avoid mismatched firms, and grow faster with genuine connections. We also go deep on mental health and belonging in legal education, what isolation feels like for first‑gen students of color, why the curve undermines collaboration, and how schools can help with socially aware faculty, resourced DEI, and accessible counseling.

Reach Jagdeep here:
https://linktr.ee/legalchutney13

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