Kathryn Rubino chats with Joann Rezzo who shares her unconventional journey from aspiring CIA agent to law school, through big law, and eventually to mediation. Joan highlights the power of empathy, her knack for negotiation, and how varied experiences helped shape her career, enriching both her mediation skills and her personal growth. Hear Joann’s vibrant anecdotes, including a clever courtroom victory involving an unexpected witness. A must-listen for insights on navigating a diverse legal career path and finding fulfillment.

Highlights

• Choosing law school over CIA.
• Navigating a nepotistic law school environment.
• Career path: From Big Law to small firm.
• Transition to plaintiffs and defense work.
• Benefits of trial experience in Big Law.
• Conflicts check process at a small firm.
• Importance of understanding both plaintiffs and defense perspectives.
• Motivation to transition to mediation.
• Financial readiness enabling career shifts.
• Knowing when to jump into new opportunities.
• Traits for a successful mediator: empathy and listening.
• Memorable litigation story: Using a surprise rebuttal witness.

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Links and Resources

• https://signatureresolution.com/neutral-CPT/joann-rezzo/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joann-rezzo-62396449/

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