Tracey Yurko – Get To Your Highest and Best Use
Description
Constantly Loop and Improve
Tracey Yurko is the Chief Legal Officer for Bridgewater Associates. Bridgewater is a global macro hedge front located in Westport, Connecticut, with 150 billion dollars of assets under management.
[01:14 ] Tracey's role, leading the hedge fund legal department.
[04:18 ] Her role has evolved over the last year.
[06:57 ] ‘There's a whole bunch of work that needs to get done, we can't ignore it for loftier explorations.’
[07:35 ] Place value on innovation. Constantly loop and improve.
[10:00 ] Successful personas that have a curiosity mindset, connect with the business and operate digitally.
[12:00 ] We can configure everything like a machine. If you have a good machine, you'll have consistent outcomes.
[13:52 ] Lawyers getting to their highest and best use through technology.
[16:24 ] Do you want a bunch of different hammers or a toolbox with different tools?
[18:30 ] When it comes to diversity, demand more from your law firms.
[20:06 ] Don't be afraid to ask for mentorship and to seek mentors out.
[22:24 ] Leadership in tough times requires …