When Alex Wilson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2016, she faced the same uncertainty that confronts many people receiving life-changing medical news.

What happened next surprised even her.

Rather than pulling back, Alex adopted a simple philosophy: why wait?

In this episode, Alex joins Neal Goldstein to discuss her journey from private practice to senior in-house leadership, living with relapsing-remitting MS, and the mindset shift that changed how she approaches both work and life.

They discuss disability disclosure in the legal profession, resilience, support networks, accessibility, perfectionism, networking, and the realities of building a legal career while managing an invisible condition.

Alex also shares practical insights from her work on the Law Society Council representing disabled solicitors across England and Wales, including the progress being made and the challenges that remain.

A thoughtful conversation about uncertainty, authenticity, and making the most of the time we have.

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