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Emily Witt is an experienced legal recruiter navigating lawyers' careers. As host of Beyond the Legal Lens, an uplifting, educational podcast that helps you open the door to jobs in tech and health law. In each episode, she shares advice for creating and succeeding in your next dream role.

Aug 22, 2024

Ever wonder how a big law career can align with your passion for making a difference? This episode's guest is Jamie Schafer who explains her path to fulfillment and the advice she has learned along the way.  Jamie is a Partner in Perkins Coie’s White Collar & Investigations practice as well as the International Transactions & Trade practice. She is also a co-chair of the firm’s Sports industry group. Jamie represents entities and individuals in complex U.S. domestic and cross-border criminal and regulatory matters. 

In this episode, learn how to: 

Leverage big law resources for social impact 
Build niche expertise in areas you're passionate about 
Use pro bono work to develop skills and drive change 

Tune in now to discover how Jamie Schaffer found purpose and made a meaningful impact while thriving in Big Law.  

Topics discussed: 

Jamie's journey to becoming a lawyer 
Developing expertise in white collar and international law 
Leveraging pro bono work for skill development 
Balancing big law demands with personal interests 
Using law firm resources for social impact 
Importance of mentorship and networking 
Adapting to changing work environments 
Strategies for career intentionality 
Involvement in Scouts and driving organizational change