Corporate Counsel Features Michelle Reed Profile for Best Mentors

Corporate Counsel, as part of its 2023 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards, has published a Q&A profile of Akin cybersecurity, privacy & data protection practice co-chair Michelle Reed that follows her “Best Mentor” recognition announced in August.

Among the topics covered, Michelle discusses:

• Her path to partnership: “I achieved partnership by developing meaningful, authentic connections with friends around the firm—leaders, partners, other associates, and business services […] I attribute my success in large part to the support I received from 20 years of incredible relationships and that mindset continues to serve me well in my practice today.”
• Learning in the face of adversity: “I’ve found that when you are faced with the detours along your journey, you should view them as learning opportunities and an opportunity to see the world in a different way. When I’m confronted with adversity or a world that looks different than my plan, I often learn the most.”
• The power of listening: “The practice of law attracts problem solvers and fierce competitors, but not always the best listeners. […] When we listen, our eyes are opened and we discover how to be responsive in ways we never knew were a possibility.”