Description
Attorney, news junkie, and tireless pro bono advocate Tom O’Neill has been on both sides of the corporate law fence.
After law school at Notre Dame, Tom joined Jenner & Block of Chicago — a diverse, 100-year-old firm committed to social justice and serving the community. Content, Tom thought he’d never leave — until he received a fascinating offer from Exelon, a major supplier of the country’s nuclear power.
From assistant associate counsel to SVP and General Counsel, this valuable experience gave Tom a unique insight into the C-suite, the energy industry, and how to lead with integrity.
Now back in private practice at J & B, Tom is leveraging what he learned in the business world to drive the growth of his firm and further his passions of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Topics covered:
- Taking risks and not being afraid to fail spectacularly.
- Diving head first into an industry he knew less than nothing about.
- Pivoting away from private practice and back again.
“Trust yourself, and I think you'll find that there's real growth when you put yourself in a position where you have to grow — and you will.” — Tom O’Neill
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Resources from today’s episode:
- Exelon
Host Jim Delkousis
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