Why Young Lawyers Need To Fail Faster feat. Elektra Yao

What if the best thing a young lawyer could do is fail faster? Elektra Yao has built a legal career that spans countries, cultures, creativity, and entrepreneurship. After studying theatre, working in film, and creating documentaries, Elektra went to law school with plans to become a producer. Instead, her career took her to Europe, where she studied law in Spain and worked internationally before eventually returning to New York. Today, Elektra owns a law firm representing international and American artists and creatives with artist visas, business formation, trademarks, contracts, and corporate structuring. In this episode of You Are a Lawyer, Elektra talks with Kyla Denanyoh about making law her creative medium, building an international career, leading an all-female team, and investing in the professional development of her employees. She also shares powerful advice for young lawyers about networking, building a reputation outside your employer, protecting your time, and why the first five years of your career may require you to think of yourself as having two jobs: attorney and networker. If you're wondering how to build a legal career that combines your interests instead of forcing you to choose between them, this conversation is for you. *** Want to be a guest? Complete a guest form at youarealawyer.com *** VIDEOS YOU MAY LIKE: Who is Kyla Denanyoh?    • Lawyer Turned Podcaster | Kyla Denanyoh   TOP 10 BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ON TV:    • TOP 10 BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ON TV | Kyla De...   Why I Interview Lawyers:    • What Makes A Lawyer Exciting? Why I Interv...   Looking for customers for your business, but bored with traditional marketing? Attract your ideal customers and advertisers by launching a podcast ➡️: www.skiptheboringstuff.com *** WHAT I USE TO RECORD: LAPTOP: MacBook Pro RECORDING APP: Riverside.fm EDITING: Final Cut Pro (and edited by me!) *** Say hello! Business Inquiries: hello@kyladenanyoh.com Lawyer Interviews: www.youarealawyer.com Instagram @youarealawyer