Passionate about complex litigation and mass torts, Jessica Givens has spent the last 6 years at the illustrious Cochran Firm. She has been awarded Top 10 Under 40 in 2022 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. She has also received the Hugo L. Black Scholar Award and George Peach Taylor Award for Trial Advocacy.

She explains how to maintain a sense of community - even if the firm is 42 offices strong. Why representation is critical to the advancement of women in the legal industry. And how one of the most useful and powerful tools at her disposal is one we all possess - delegation.

What's In This Episode

• Who is Jessica Givens?
• How did the biochem student transition from an education in STEM to law?
• The Cochran firm has established itself as the country's premier victims advocate law firm. How does her role maintain that title?
• In a firm of 42 offices, how does she maintain community?
• How does a firm with such a large reach humanize its interactions with clients?
• Why do so few women end up at the managing level of multi-tier firms?
• Why is delegation such an underrated tool for advancing your career?
• What can female lawyers do to increase their visibility - beyond social media?