
The Portia Project™ Podcast seeks to inspire the next generation of women lawyers and law students by sharing the stories of high achieving women in the law – their paths to the bench, the bar, and beyond. Their personal histories, spanning the 1960’s to today, chronicle women’s progress in the legal profession and business world, and serve as powerful reminders that there are many individual path... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 268 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryCareersSociety & CultureBusiness | |||

In this episode, we explore the transformative experience of law school clinics and their pivotal role in shaping the careers of aspiring lawyers. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from three exceptional graduates of Loyola Law School of Los An... more
In this reprise episode, M.C. Sungaila interviews an esteemed panel of female legal tech founders: Nicole Clark of Trellis Research, Inc., Dorna Moini of Gavel (formerly Documate), and Jacqueline Schafer of Clearbrief. They discuss their respective b... more
In this special episode of The Portia Project podcast, we shine a light on the journeys of our nonprofit leader guests and how they transitioned from law school to leadership roles. Tune in and be empowered to forge your own path and succeed.
In this compilation episode, we feature the journey and advice of some of our guests who are thriving in BigLaw -- leading firms, practices, offices, and trial and deal teams. Hear from Barb Dawson, Hillary Holmes, Paula Hinton, Cindy Chang, Robin Cr... more
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MC Sungaila has tapped into an undervalued resource—women lawyers and judges. Their stories will help all better understand the courts, the legal system and what it takes to build a successful career.
These inspirational women help illuminate multiple paths through the legal profession and important tips about practice skills, but also inspire us to maintain focus on the bigger picture of our legal system. I look forward to future episodes!
The Portia Project is an essential resource for young women lawyers or women considering a legal career. They will not only learn how to be successful in law but how diverse the career paths have been for women who have reached the top of the legal profession. The discussions are often heart warming and are always honest and earnest.
A refreshing series showcasing brilliant legal minds in the female judiciary and other leadership roles.
This podcast is phenomenal. I love learning about the trajectories of women lawyers and judges and hearing their advice about career, lawyering, and life. The guests are insightful and well-spoken, and the podcast host, MC Sungaila, knows how to thoughtfully elicit information from her guests. When I listen, it feels like we’re all just sitting around a table, drinking coffee with old friends, and reflecting. It’s a great feeling!
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The show centers on high-achieving women in law, featuring federal and state judges, leading trial lawyers, and nonprofit and policy leaders who share their career journeys, leadership philosophies, and practical advice for practicing law and advancing to leadership roles. Episodes frequently spotlight mentorship, work-life balance, and strategies for navigating large firms, public service, and specialized areas like space law and technology policy. Its distinctive angle is presenting guests with a human-side narrative—personal anecdotes, mottos, and behind-the-scenes career pivots—that illuminate diverse paths within the legal and public-interest landscapes. Noteworthy are cross-mentorship themes, an emphasis on paving new career avenues f... more
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Recent guests on The Portia Project include:
1. Jessie Kornberg
2. Jennifer Friend
3. Jamie Beck
4. Antoinette Nadeur
5. Teresa Harris
6. Barb Dawson
7. Paula Hinton
8. Cindy Chang
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