Description

If you have wondered how to make use of more legal tech for the benefit of the people and the organisation you work for, my guest Angela Yuen opens a door for us into the world of one of the biggest energy companies in Japan. Angela, a powerhouse herself, is a tireless supporter of women in law and championing young professionals to be the best they can be.

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Angela came to be studying law in Australia after leaving her home country with her family at age nine
• Why Angela decided not to go into litigation and chose corporate law
• Her experience as a lawyer working in minerals and mining law in Australia
• How Angela made the role of Deputy General Counsel happen for her at a large energy organisation
• From flying blind to using technology to gather data and metrics to manage the flow of matters in the legal team
• Angela’s experience with bullying and harassment and the importance of allies and mentors
• Her favourite book and other fun facts

About Angela

Angela Yuen is Deputy General Counsel of JERA Co., Inc., the largest power generation company in Japan and one of the largest power producers in the world. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Angela studied and trained in Australia before qualifying as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia in 2000. She moved to Japan out of a sense of adventure and professional curiosity, which took her to the legal departments of two major Japanese trading companies, Sojitz Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation. Her career then led her to a global gold mining major headquartered in Melbourne and a brief stint in Seoul before returning to Tokyo in 2015 and joining Allen & Overy. Angela oversees JERA’s Legal Group which advises the Board of Directors and leadership team and provides strategic legal support to JERA’s domestic and international businesses spanning the entire energy value chain. She is passionate about supporting bold young professional females to maximize their leadership potential and attain their highest professional goals. She has 3 young children and believes that women can have it all – a fulfilling career and a healthy family.

Connect with Angela

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hoyanyuen

Links

Star of Greece: https://starofgreece.com.au/

The Truths We Hold, Kamala Harris: https://www.amazon.co.jp/TRUTHS-WE-HOLD-KAMALA-HARRIS/dp/0525560718

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