Thompson Coburn partner Jeanne Siegel was profiled in The Secured Lender’s Women in Secured Finance issue, which features leading finance lawyers worldwide who carved their paths with determination, resilience, and unwavering vision. The profile delves into her career, her insights on key skills for success, her perspective on the evolving work landscape, and strategies for overcoming professional challenges.
Regarding advice to empower women to speak up, she said, “Work hard to understand your client – how the business operates and what its values are. Don’t be afraid to come up with creative solutions to make both the lender and the borrower comfortable with the terms of their agreements and in that way your accomplishments will speak for themselves.”
Jeanne outlined her key skills for success, saying, “Networking is a skill that has served me well. When I meet someone in the industry, one of our first conversations is finding out who we know in common.” She also emphasized the significance of supporting emerging talent, noting, “Another skill is mentoring younger lawyers in both industry knowledge and legal concepts. Helping to create a team that works well together and adds value to the legal advice we provide to our clients has helped me be a more successful lawyer.”
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