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Liliana
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A Beacon of Legal Acumen in the Global Arena
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Lawyers to Follow in 2024

Making Notable
Changes
Also referred to as attorneys, Lawyers offer businesses or
people expert legal services. They can draft contracts and
agreements, defend clients in court, provide legal advise
on specialized topics, arbitrate legal disputes, and assist
in minimizing any outcomes that would jeopardize their
clients' rights and interests. Lawyers need to be well- With an illustrious career spanning over two decades,
versed in both local and federal laws, as well as the rules Liliana has earned her reputation as a distinguished
pertaining to their particular area of practice. In our French international business lawyer. She holds a Doctor
culture, attorneys play a crucial role in ensuring that of Law degree and has imparted her vast knowledge as a
justice is done while upholding the legal rights of all former Professor of Law at some of France's leading
parties. Their efforts are crucial in preserving the higher education institutions.
integrity of the judicial system.
Liliana's primary practice areas encompass international
In the modern world, lawyers may help their clients with business law, IT law, and intellectual property law, fields
more than simply routine court cases—they can help in which she has garnered numerous accolades. Notably,
them with more than just that. Having a skilled lawyer she was named the Top International Business Lawyer of
who comprehends the nuances of digital regulations may the Year by the International Association of Top
be helpful in keeping your organization secure from Professionals in New York. Her exceptional skills also
cyberattacks and other hazards lurking online, especially earned her the International Elite 100 Global Award for
with concerns like cybercrimes becoming more Business Lawyer of the Year - Global and the title of
widespread. International Business Lawyer of the Year in France for
2024 at the Global Law Experts Annual Awards.
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Liliana
Bakayoko
A Beacon of Legal Acumen in the Global Arena
20 Benjamin Desaint

24 Daniel Blomgren

28 Edyta Knizewska

32 Kelley Durham

36 Sam Warren

40 Yalda Taghi Bayley

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A Beacon of Legal Acumen in the Global Arena

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Liliana Bakayoko stands as a towering relations, and business development global markets. This specialization
figure in the realm of international for Straife, LLC, an American allows her to collaborate with a diverse
business law. With an illustrious career multinational specializing in clientele, ranging from ambitious
spanning over two decades, Liliana has technology-focused strategic startups to global conglomerates,
earned her reputation as a consulting. Liliana's advisory role guiding them through the intricate
distinguished French international spans a global clientele, offering maze of legal challenges. The privilege
business lawyer. She holds a Doctor of insights into the legal dimensions of of contributing to her clients' success,
Law degree and has imparted her vast geostrategic advisory, compliance, assisting them in scaling new heights
knowledge as a former Professor of international negotiations, and within a globalized marketplace, is
Law at some of France's leading higher transaction support. She is renowned profoundly rewarding.
education institutions. for her ability to anticipate regulatory
shifts and provide innovative, With a distinguished background as a
Liliana's primary practice areas proactive legal counsel. Doctor of Law and a former Professor
encompass international business law, of Law, she brings a deep well of legal
IT law, and intellectual property law, Thanks to her profound cross-border expertise to her practice. This
fields in which she has garnered experience and deep understanding of foundation empowers her to seamlessly
numerous accolades. Notably, she was cultural diversity and international blend theoretical insights with practical
named the Top International Business issues, Liliana's firm has become an application, making her approach both
Lawyer of the Year by the International indispensable ally for companies intellectually rigorous and
Association of Top Professionals in seeking to safely traverse the pragmatically effective. Business law
New York. Her exceptional skills also complexities of international business offers her an arena where she can
earned her the International Elite 100 law. Her active participation and continuously expand her knowledge
Global Award for Business Lawyer of exclusive selection within globally and adapt to new challenges, ensuring
the Year - Global and the title of renowned legal networks facilitate her career remains both stimulating
International Business Lawyer of the collaboration with law firms in over and deeply fulfilling.
Year in France for 2024 at the Global 150 countries, cementing her position
Law Experts Annual Awards. as a leading figure in the field. Comprehensive Legal Expertise

Furthermore, she was recognized as the Commitment to Business Law Liliana specializes in international
Leading International Business Lawyer business law, IT law, corporate law,
of the Year – Paris at the 2023 Leading Liliana's decision to specialize in and intellectual property law. Her
Adviser Awards by Acquisition business law is fueled by the dynamic services in these areas encompass:
International and has been exclusively and ever-evolving nature of this field,
recommended worldwide by Advisory with its profound impact on the fabric Ÿ Legal Advisory Services: Liliana
Excellence and Leaders in Law. of daily life. Business law sits at the provides expert legal advice on a
crossroads of commerce, technology, wide range of matters related to
Beyond her prowess in legal practice, and international relations, making it international business law. Her
Liliana has played a role in academia, one of the most exhilarating and services include contract drafting
enriching the minds of future legal influential areas of legal practice. The and negotiation, regulatory
professionals for a decade. Her rapid advancements and innovations compliance, risk management,
experience extends to supporting within this domain demand a lawyer corporate governance, and strategic
numerous national and international who is not only well-versed in legal business planning.
companies in navigating complex intricacies but also adaptable and
transactions and resolving commercial forward-thinking. Ÿ Transaction Support: She assists
disputes. clients in structuring and executing
Liliana's fervor for business law stems various transactions, such as
Currently, Liliana leverages her from its pivotal role in enabling strategic alliances, joint ventures,
extensive expertise as a consultant in commerce, spurring innovation, and and corporate reorganizations. She
international investment, government ensuring equitable practices across ensures that these transactions are

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Ÿ conducted efficiently and in compliance with applicable
laws and regulations.

Ÿ International Expansion and Compliance: For clients

looking to expand their operations into new markets,
Liliana offers guidance on international expansion
strategies and compliance with international trade
regulations.

Ÿ Intellectual Property Protection: Liliana helps clients

safeguard their valuable intellectual assets through
trademark registration, patent and copyright protection,
trade secret management, and enforcement of intellectual
property rights.
Ÿ Dispute Resolution and Litigation: She offers efficient
dispute resolution services, including negotiation,
mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Building Trust and Value

Liliana builds and maintains client relationships by focusing

on trust, communication, and value. She starts by thoroughly
analyzing each client's business and legal needs, ensuring a
deep understanding of their unique challenges and goals.

Regular and proactive communication is key to her approach,

keeping clients informed and building their confidence in her
expertise. Liliana provides tailored legal solutions aligned
with her clients' strategic objectives, viewing these
relationships as long-term partnerships rather than
transactional interactions.
Being responsive and available is crucial in her practice. She
adds value beyond legal advice by offering industry insights
and strategic guidance, helping clients navigate complex legal
landscapes with a broader perspective.
Liliana is committed to continuous improvement, regularly
seeking and incorporating client feedback to ensure she meets
their evolving needs and expectations. This dedication to
excellence and client satisfaction forms the cornerstone of her
practice.

Driving Energy Security

One particularly challenging and fascinating case Liliana

handled for a business client involved the Interconnector
Greece-Bulgaria (IGB) pipeline project. In this instance, she
provided counsel to Linden Energy, LLC, an American
company that played a significant role in bringing the project
to fruition.

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 law effectively and anticipate and
The IGB pipeline project is notable for Navigating this environment requires address challenges proactively.
its impact on diversifying gas sources strict regulatory compliance with Furthermore, Liliana emphasizes the
in Eastern Europe. Operational since diverse local, national, and importance of a deep understanding of
October 2022, it has played a crucial international regulations. business law and staying abreast of the
role in reducing the region's latest legal developments. Strong
dependence on Russian gas, thereby Robust contract management practices analytical skills enable lawyers to
enhancing energy security. By linking are crucial for defending business grasp intricate legal issues and devise
the gas systems of Greece and interests and preventing disputes. sound strategies. Problem-solving
Bulgaria, the IGB plays a role in the abilities and creative thinking are
broader infrastructure that facilitates In the digital age, protecting data indispensable for finding innovative
the movement of LNG, including that privacy and implementing strong solutions in complex situations, while a
from the United States, into and cybersecurity measures are paramount. solid grasp of business principles
through the region. It also transports provides crucial context for legal
gas from Azerbaijan via the Trans- Safeguarding intellectual property advice.
Adriatic Pipeline and other sources, through patents, trademarks, and
providing much-needed alternatives for copyrights is essential for maintaining Clear and effective communication,
the region. a competitive edge. both written and verbal, is essential for
The launch of the IGB pipeline is part conveying legal concepts persuasively
of a broader strategy to establish a Staying updated with technological to clients, judges, and other
connected regional gas market. This advancements and understanding their stakeholders. Excellent negotiation
initiative not only enhances supply legal implications is critical for future- skills are vital for achieving favorable
security but also promotes economic proofing businesses. outcomes and resolving disputes
stability across Central and South- amicably.
Eastern Europe, making it a pivotal Adhering to principles of transparency,
development in the region's energy accountability, and ethical behavior Liliana underscores the significance of
landscape. through proper corporate governance is building and maintaining strong
necessary for maintaining trust and relationships grounded in empathy,
Liliana's involvement in navigating the integrity. trustworthiness, and strong
legal complexities of such a significant interpersonal skills. Upholding ethical
infrastructure project underscores her Additionally, mastering dispute integrity and safeguarding client
expertise in international business law resolution techniques, including confidentiality are non-negotiable
and her commitment to contributing to mediation, arbitration, and litigation, is standards in her practice.
transformative projects that benefit essential for effectively managing
both clients and regional stakeholders conflicts and minimizing business Lastly, she recognizes the importance
alike. disruptions. of strong time management and
organizational skills in balancing
Key Challenges for Businesses Beyond Legal Expertise multiple cases and deadlines
efficiently, ensuring each client
Liliana highlights the most common In Liliana's narrative, the qualities receives the dedicated attention their
legal challenges that businesses face essential for a successful business case deserves. Together, these qualities
today. lawyer form a comprehensive and skills define Liliana's approach to
framework that goes beyond legal practicing law and serving her clients
Businesses face intense competition expertise alone. She believes effectively in the dynamic field of
fueled by innovation, technological astuteness, intelligence, open- business law.
advancements, e-commerce, digital mindedness, proactivity, creativity, and
platforms, emerging markets, global adaptability are foundational traits.
supply chains, economic integration, These attributes allow a lawyer to
and heightened consumer expectations. navigate the complexities of business

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Staying Ahead in Business Law sector agencies, non-profits, and individuals globally. Being
part of Straife's team allows Liliana to provide services to
Staying updated with the latest legal developments and clients in cooperation with high-level professionals from
trends in business law is a cornerstone of Liliana's diverse industries. For instance, after successfully
professional approach. She employs several key strategies defending the airline company Legend Airlines S.R.L. in a
to ensure she remains well-informed and proactive in her case where suspicions of human trafficking from India to
field: the USA were dropped by the French government, Liliana,
Ÿ Reputable News Outlets and Legal Blogs: Liliana along with other Straife experts specialized in fighting
regularly follows reputable news outlets and legal blogs human trafficking, is now working on enhancing airline
that focus on business law. These sources provide compliance programs to combat human trafficking
insights into global economic shifts and regulatory worldwide.
changes that impact her practice and clients.
Ÿ Government and Regulatory Updates: She stays A talented client she can mention is Mr. Gaël Bonnel-
informed by monitoring updates from government and Sanchez. He is a distinguished French entrepreneur,
regulatory agencies that oversee business law. This visionary inventor, and film producer associated with Nu
helps her anticipate regulatory changes and their Boyana Studios, a prominent part of Millennium Media
implications for businesses. group. Millennium Media boasts a rich portfolio, having
Ÿ Online Legal Research Platforms: Utilizing online legal produced over 400 Hollywood films including iconic titles
research platforms enables Liliana to access up-to-date such as "The Expendables," "Rambo," and "The
case law, statutes, and legal news efficiently. This Mechanic."Mr. Bonnel-Sanchez is developing creative
ensures she has the latest information at her fingertips. methods for using artificial intelligence to enhance film
Ÿ Networking and Professional Collaboration: Liliana quality, actor efficiency, and safety. Currently, he is
actively networks and collaborates with peers in her pursuing a lifelong dream project: he aims to become the
field through professional networks, industry first person to witness his child being born at the edge of
conferences, and legal workshops. These interactions space. This ambitious endeavor involves a partnership with
allow her to exchange insights, discuss recent a leading eco-friendly company focused on revolutionizing
developments, and gain perspectives from diverse legal space travel technology. Together, they are working towards
experts. enabling Mr. Bonnel-Sanchez to travel at the boundary of
Ÿ Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programs: She space,, thereby realizing his extraordinary dream among the
participates in continuing legal education programs and stars.
specialized courses regularly. These programs cover
emerging trends, new regulations, and advanced topics Liliana takes pride in supporting integrity-led clients with
in business law, helping Liliana maintain her knowledge strong values, whose innovative spirit and dedication to
base and adapt to evolving legal landscapes. groundbreaking ventures highlight the dynamic intersection
of business, technology, and visionary thinking.
Liliana not only stays updated with current legal
developments but also enhances her ability to provide Shaping the Future
strategic and informed counsel to her clients in the dynamic
field of business law. As an attorney and former professor, Liliana holds a deep-
seated belief in the profound societal responsibility of
Clients Spotlight lawyers to facilitate positive change through legal expertise.
Beyond applying existing legal rules, she advocates for
Liliana values numerous long-term client relationships, actively shaping legal norms and anticipating future
most of which are subject to strict confidentiality clauses. changes.
Being a consultant in international investment, government
relations, and business development for Straife, LLC allows One area where Liliana aims to elevate the debate is in
her to contribute to resolving sensitive cases around the neurorights and AI personhood. She recognizes the
globe. Straife offers corporate strategy, risk advisory, and transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in
compliance services to businesses, governments, public- areas such as healthcare and longevity, while also

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 acknowledging the existential risks it
poses. Liliana emphasizes the
importance of engaging in public
discourse and informing the public about
the legal implications of AI
advancements.

Neurorights, a concept aimed at

safeguarding human brains and minds
from emerging technologies like
neurotechnologies and AI, are crucial in
addressing issues of mental privacy,
cognitive liberty, and mental integrity as
these technologies evolve.

Besides, Liliana highlights the necessity

of addressing liability issues associated
with AI development, particularly as
human-level machine intelligence
(HLMI) approaches. She advocates for
rethinking legal personhood to extend it
to AI entities, emphasizing the need for
accountability and recognition of AI's
contributions and actions.

Drawing on legal history where

"juridical persons" such as corporations
were created to enhance societal
functions, Liliana suggests a similar
evolution may be necessary to define the
rights and obligations of AI entities. This
could involve granting AI the status of
an "electronic person," a concept under
debate by governmental and
international bodies, including the
European Parliament.

In her capacity as a lawyer with a Doctor

of Law background and former
professor, Liliana endeavors to
contribute to accelerating decision-
making in these critical domains.

Legal Guidance for Business Owners

Liliana advises business owners on

strategies to avoid common legal pitfalls,
emphasizing proactive measures and
strategic planning. She highlights 7

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priorities and a guiding principle for a winning legal litigation, businesses should be prepared to handle
strategy for businesses: disputes efficiently and effectively, aiming for timely
resolutions that minimize disruptions to operations.
Ÿ Understanding and Compliance with Regulations:
Businesses must strive to understand and comply with According to Liliana, these seven essential legal
all relevant regulations, whether local, national, or priorities should be considered in light of a guiding
international. To this end, they should stay updated with principle often overlooked by businesses: the positive
legal changes and consult legal experts regularly to perception of law. "The usual perception of law as merely
mitigate the risks associated with regulatory non- a series of restrictions and obligations to which we must
compliance. comply is reductive and misleading. When understood and
employed proactively, the law offers significant
Ÿ Timely Legal Advice: Seeking legal advice early in opportunities for innovation and strategic development."
decision-making processes, especially for significant
transactions, is crucial. This proactive approach allows " In commercial matters, the law always leaves room for
businesses to identify and address potential legal issues progress initiated by practice. Human creativity, shaped
before they materialize and escalate. by our evolving nature and the changing environment in
which we operate, always surpasses, both in speed and
Ÿ Drafting Clear and Comprehensive Contracts: Having scope, the abilities of the normative order to regulate
clear and comprehensive contracts tailored to specific our lives. Most commercial operations we know today
business needs is essential. Well-drafted contracts help were invented through practice before being validated by
secure the profitability of operations, ensure optimal case law and subsequently regulated by legislation. This
protection of the company's rights, and prevent dynamic process of human creation demonstrates how the
misunderstandings and disputes, by providing clarity on law can evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of
the obligations and expectations of all parties involved. businesses and the economy. Examples of such inventions
from merchants that have been validated by law include
Ÿ Intellectual Property Protection: Protecting intellectual leasing contracts, letters of intent, memorandums of
property (IP) through trademarks, patents, and understanding, NDAs, strategic partnerships, etc."
copyrights is paramount, especially in a global
marketplace. Securing IP rights helps safeguard "Thus, far from being merely a constraint, business law
innovations and creative works from infringement, is a catalyst for progress and economic growth. When
misuse and unfair competitors. used appropriately, it becomes a powerful tool for value
creation and achieving business objectives," explains
Ÿ Keeping Up with Technological Advancements: Liliana.
Keeping up with technological advancements and
understanding the legal implications of emerging
technologies is essential for maintaining business
competitiveness and future preparedness.

Ÿ Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: Implementing robust

data privacy and cybersecurity measures is critical to
protect sensitive information. Compliance with
regulations like GDPR and CCPA ensures that
businesses manage and secure data responsibly,
minimizing the risk of data breaches and legal
repercussions.

Ÿ Developing a dispute Resolution Strategy: Having a

clear strategy for dispute resolution is essential. Whether
through amicable negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or

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 DANIEL
BLOMGREN
Founder | Coepio Legal

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Daniel Blomgren assists entrepreneurs and owners
of small businesses in locating and expanding their
enterprises. He takes pleasure in assisting clients in
determining their objectives and developing plans About Coepio
to meet them. Legal
At UC Berkeley, Daniel developed an Coepio Legal can assist customers in
entrepreneurial mentality as a student. Daniel made launching, expanding, or exiting any
the decision to use his passion for cooking as a type of small business by fusing
springboard for a small catering company in their knowledge of business law
addition to his business administration coursework. with practical small business
He enrolled in a business law school, where he experience.
eventually discovered his calling to become an
attorney, despite his lack of knowledge on the legal The team can help small businesses
ramifications of running a company. with the production of legal papers
and reliable legal advice, from
Daniel continued on to the University of San preparing contracts and formation
Francisco School of Law, where he studied paperwork to helping to create
bankruptcy, contracts, taxation, companies, and limited liability companies.
negotiation before receiving his J.D. Daniel's Additionally, Coepio Legal is always
ultimate ambition was to open his own legal available to provide small
practice, but before that, he worked as a businesses with legal support if they
commercial transaction and dispute lawyer for require emergency legal services to
Gordon & Rees in San Francisco and Clapp settle conflicts or to answer
Moroney in San Bruno. questions about the law.

Vickie, Daniel's gastroenterologist wife, and they

reside in Redwood City. Daniel's hobbies include
homebrewing and winemaking, cycling across the
Bay Area, cooking over an open fire, and playing
the piano for his spouse.

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Edyta
Knizewska
Offering Expert
Derivatives Consultancy
for Seamless
Trading Relationships

I believe that life starts at the edge of your comfort

zone. Conquering my self-limiting beliefs and fears
is a continuous learning process for me.”

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 IT Legal was founded A Boutique Legal Consultancy Balancing Roles Inside and Outside
by Edyta Kniżewska, the Workplace
a derivatives lawyer FIT Legal, founded by Edyta and her
with extensive business partner Neal Lodhia, is a Edyta acknowledges the multiple roles
experience in the buy- boutique legal consultancy providing she plays daily, both in her
side, sell-side, and customized derivatives documentation professional and personal life. She
private practice. After and business consulting solutions upholds the same values and principles
establishing her career in commercial globally. Edyta's extensive experience in all areas. Caring and empathetic, she
litigation, Edyta discovered a in strategic launches, regulatory strives for progress rather than
specialized niche in trading agreements projects, and business transformations perfection. Treating others as she
and derivative negotiations. She prepared her for this entrepreneurial would like to be treated is an essential
became a legal counsel and negotiator venture. FIT Legal's success prompted aspect of her character. She balances
for Credit Suisse in the field of the launch of "Derivatives Lab" pragmatism and business acumen with
derivatives before moving to Man (DLAB), a pioneering online passion and creativity. Constantly
Group plc. Edyta's expertise in banking educational platform offering valuable seeking personal development, Edyta
and finance further advanced her career knowledge about the legal aspects of is a professional member of
in the derivatives market. the banking and finance industry. Mindvalley and enrolled in a
DLAB provides real-world strategies Negotiation Mastery course at Harvard
With the aim of positively disrupting and insights to excel in the derivatives Business School Online, aiming to
the collaboration between sell-side and sector and the ISDA Lab course was enhance her negotiation skills for the
buy-side participants, FIT Legal assists successfully launched in October 2023, benefit of her clients. Both FIT Legal
market players in navigating the focusing on ISDA Master Agreement and Derivatives Lab serve as platforms
complexities of trading relationships negotiations. for her growth as a leader and legal
and derivatives documentation. They counsel.
achieve this by providing structured Continuous Growth as a Legal
and tailored solutions to negotiations, Consultant Role as the Founder
resulting in quicker time-to-market for
their clients. Edyta's journey of growth began As the founder of FIT Legal, Edyta's
during her childhood in Poland when vision was born from her extensive
Breaking Barriers and Pursuing she witnessed the fall of communism, experience in the legal, banking, and
International Career inspiring her to see the world as full of finance industry, coupled with her
possibilities and potential. As a legal passion for providing tailored
Edyta Kniżewska's early life in Poland consultant, she continues to challenge derivatives documentation and
was shaped by hardworking and herself and her team to stay at the top business consulting solutions globally.
inspiring women in her family. of their game in the derivatives market, Being the founder comes with a great
Unwilling to conform to societal especially in their niche of trading sense of responsibility, and Edyta takes
gender norms, she aimed for agreements. They actively track pride in the consultancy's growth into a
independence and a successful regulatory and legal developments in globally recognized firm.
international career. After winning an the asset management sector and
international scholarship, she studied collaborate with industry experts to FIT Legal's culture and values are
law in the UK and gained experience deepen their knowledge and expertise. deeply rooted in the people-oriented
in Commercial Litigation. However, it Embracing new technologies like approach. The company, being family-
was her discovery of a niche in trading machine learning and AI helps FIT run, prioritizes clients' best interests
agreements and derivatives that Legal deliver efficient and cost- and focuses on building long-lasting
inspired her to focus on banking and effective solutions to their clients. relationships.
finance, leading to a significant career Additionally, Edyta values the growth
growth. opportunity that comes from sharing “We have created a collaborative and
knowledge through Derivatives Lab. innovative environment at FIT Legal,

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one that encourages autonomy and independence among our team
of experienced consultants. This culture is central to our
commitment to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge business and Addressing Gender
Imbalance and Bias
legal advice in a cost-efficient and remote-friendly manner,” says
Edyta.

Overcoming Self-Limitations
Edyta highlights that while
While facing various challenges in her career, Edyta identifies her
women lawyers constitute
own limitations and discomforts as the most significant barrier to
overcome. approximately 51% of the
profession, they hold less
Edyta says: “I believe that life starts at the edge of your comfort than 32% of senior roles,
zone. Conquering my self-limiting beliefs and fears is a continuous indicating a gender
learning process for me.”
imbalance in the legal sector.
Edyta seeks growth through the guidance of an exceptional However, she sees this as an
business coach and strives to improve her mindset daily. By doing exciting time for women,
so, she ensures that she can provide her clients, students, business especially in the asset
partners, and family with the best advice and approach. management niche, where
gender diversity is
The Joy of Being an Entrepreneur
increasingly recognized as
As an entrepreneur, Edyta enjoys the freedom of structuring her vital for success. Despite
daily routine. She emphasizes discipline, self-awareness, and progress, the lack of women
multitasking skills but acknowledges the occasional distractions. in top legal positions,
To maintain a varied and challenging day, she includes diverse
particularly in corporate,
tasks for different clients and projects.
banking, and finance sectors,
Reflecting on the happiest part of her daily routine, Edyta said: remains a concern. Social
“It has to be spending time with my son in the morning when we bias, both conscious and
share joyful moments making pancakes, laughing, and playing unconscious, plays a
together. This is such a precious time, and it allows me to start the
significant role in hindering
day with a positive mind set, setting the tone for the rest of the day.
I prioritizes physical well-being by going to the gym and taking women's advancement.
morning walks for mental clarity.” Myths and stereotypes
persist, affecting women's
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is made easier because opportunities and
FIT Legal is a family-run business. Edyta works closely with her
aspirations. Edyta
husband, sharing well-defined roles and responsibilities. They
collaborate on projects, driving the company's strategy together. acknowledges that biases
This dynamic allows them to smoothly transition from business to cannot be entirely eradicated
personal life each day, fostering trust, respect, and care among but emphasizes the
their team and clients. importance of collective
efforts to counteract them
and promote equality.

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 Sam
Warren
Attorney at Law of John Park Law
Sam Warren has almost ten years of expertise and is well-versed in
trust and probate law as well as the tax code. He is enthusiastic
about offering customers high-quality goods and assistance to help
About Law of
them reach their objectives. In order to better assist customers in a John Park Law
world that is changing, he brings an excitement for learning.

In 2008, Sam earned his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the The legal practice of John
University of Utah. Sam continued his education at UNLV after Park Law assists clients in
graduating, earning his Juris Doctor there in 2011. Choosing to
arranging the
pursue higher study, he earned a Master of Law (LL.M.) in
Taxation and a Certificate in Estate Planning from Georgetown components of their life
University in 2012. by means of meticulous,
unique, and well-thought-
He returned to Nevada to start his legal profession after completing
out asset protection and
his education, and he now calls Nevada home. Estate planning,
asset protection, high net worth estate tax planning, trust estate planning. It may
administration, probate, and guardianship are the main areas of provide its services to you
concentration for his firm. in person or remotely
Sam is well-known in the Las Vegas community for his proficiency
since its attorneys are
in his field. His knowledge has earned him spots on the Best licensed to practice law in
Lawyers: Ones To Watch in America and the Mountain States Nevada, California, and
Rising Stars list. Sam also teaches continuing legal education Utah. The practice areas
courses related to his areas of practice. Sam has a license in
Nevada and Utah and speaks Spanish fluently, having spent two of the company are asset
years living in Ecuador. protection, business law,
estate planning, and
Sam likes to paddleboard, spend time with his family related areas.
supporting all of their interests, and even coaches his kids'
sports teams when he has free time.

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Yalda Taghi
Bayley
Female Divorce Attorney at Bayley Law Firm

Yalda Taghi Bayley holds dual licenses from the Southern

About
District Court of Texas and the State of Texas. Since 2013,
Yalda has been employed with The Bayley Law Firm. Since

Bayley Law Firm

then, she has developed into a true asset to the company.
Yalda is passionate about helping clients with estate
planning and family law matters. She is a fervent champion
for her clients. Her goal is to provide innovative and
practical solutions that are tailored to each person's and The Bayley Law Firm's family law
family's specific needs. She makes an effort to provide each attorneys are aware of the challenges
client with personalized service and the best possible that prospective clients encounter. The
representation. Yalda has worked with clients who have company views the chance to assist its
appreciated her kind disposition, commitment, and never-
say-die work ethic.
clients in navigating the difficulties of
litigation as a privilege. Its objective is to
Yalda is a native of Houston who spent a part of her youth simplify the legal procedure for its
living abroad and was reared by immigrants. Her customers.
experience offers her a distinct viewpoint and an
appreciation for the demands of her customers. Yalda
Clients are in excellent hands when you
attended South Texas College of Law in Houston and
graduated. Yalda took pleasure in participating in choose an experienced attorney at The
community service during her time in law school and Bayley Law Firm. Board-certified family
college. At the University of Texas in Dallas, she belonged law attorney Andrew Bayley is the lead
to the Gamma Sigma Sigma National community service attorney. Additionally, the collective
sorority (GSS). Yalda has infused her legal practice with her
legal experience of our legal team spans
love and zeal for serving others.
thirty years.

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