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Susan Guthrie welcomes Amanda Nugent, Director of Talent and Diversity at Carmody, Torrance, Sandec, and Hennessey LLP, for a conversation on breaking out of the traditional litigation career mold to lead with purpose. Amanda reveals how she transformed her legal career by embracing her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—what was once an extracurricular passion is now her full-time role. 

Discover how Amanda built a position that aligns with her core values, all while championing a workplace that elevates diverse voices and fosters a more inclusive firm culture. "It was the best risk I ever took," she shares, inspiring listeners to think outside the box and craft a career that truly lights them up.

Highlights from this episode:

  • Amanda’s leap from traditional litigation to DEI leadership and why it was the best risk she ever took.
  • How her extracurricular DEI work evolved into her full-time role and her journey to create the position she desired.
  • Amanda’s moment of realizing, “I needed to understand that what I was contributing was important.”
  • Encouragement and practical steps for those feeling unfulfilled in their legal careers.
  • More About This Week's Special Guest: Amanda Nugent

    Amanda is the Director of Talent & Diversity at Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, a Connecticut-based law firm. Prior to this role, Amanda practiced law at Carmody for 15 years as part of their litigation practice group.

    Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-nugent-28a70987/

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