Litigators who do other things besides litigate. You probably even know some.

Some perform comedy, some act on stage or in film, and some are gifted musicians or drummers. (Drummer joke, if that’s not too edgy.)  One highly acclaimed San Francisco class action litigator is talented on the drum kit and owns her own drum company. Another Los Angeles-based litigator started his own record label. Another San Francisco litigator left the profession, moved to South Africa, and led people on safari. Others write books or develop technology solutions. Still others launch businesses, teach, or back important causes.

Litigators do many things. One job closer to home is when he or she moves from private practice to a corporate legal department. But what about when the company is on a smaller size with a modest legal department whose members are expected to handle an assortment of matters? Hiring is an important decision for any company, but when it’s a smaller organization selecting in-house counsel, it is arguably even more critical. When a company isn’t engaged in litigation, one might think a litigator wouldn’t be the first choice to add to the team.

In this episode, we talk about all the things one litigator has done, and the advantages she feels such professionals can bring to small companies, one that isn’t embroiled in litigation, and would like to keep it that way.

She is Somya Kaushik, former litigator, current in-house counsel, entrepreneur, adjunct law professor, writer, leader, and children’s book author.

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