Hieu Williams is a partner with Hirschfeld Kraemer, an employment law boutique she also helps manage in San Francisco. She regularly defends employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wage and hour class action violations. Her employment law experience includes representing organizations, executives, and supervisors from various industries such as healthcare, education, food and beverage, and non-profit organizations.

Hieu has successfully represented clients in state and federal court, as well as before numerous agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In addition to being an experienced litigator, she provides advice and counseling to her clients, which includes drafting employee handbooks, policies and developing best practices, conducting harassment and management training sessions, and performing workplace investigations.

WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT THE POWER OF QUESTIONS

There’s plenty of power in questioning—both yourself and others. Often, creating a successful path means piecing it together yourself, as many first-generation Americans like Hieu Williams know all too well. It all begins with the courage to ask.

In this episode of The Lawyer’s Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman sits down with Hieu Williams, partner at Hirschfeld Kraemer, to discuss her remarkable journey from junior lawyer to partner, leader, and rainmaker. Hieu reflects on how her experience as a first-generation American has shaped her career, the transformative role of mentors and sponsors, her impactful participation in the Ignite Women’s Business Development Accelerator, and how asking the right questions has propelled her growth.

2:10 – Hieu’s background, its influence on her decisions, and why she chose employment law over other careers

6:40 – What drives Hieu to manage Hirschfeld Kraemer’s San Francisco office while juggling other responsibilities

11:08 – How sponsors and mentors have been pivotal in Hieu’s development as a lawyer and leader

13:41 – Why Hieu joined the Ignite Women’s Business Development Accelerator and how it shaped her perspective

18:41 – How the program has transformed Hieu’s approach to her career and leadership

23:24 – The value of asking questions throughout Hieu’s journey and how her approach has evolved over time

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