There are a lot of skills a football player can use in their legal career. Don’t believe me? Just ask Carolyn Glynn. In addition to being a corporate attorney here at Nixon Peabody, Carolyn is a retired professional football player who won five national championships playing in the Women’s Football Alliance for the Boston Renegades.
This episode offers a fascinating look into Carolyn's unique journey, blending her passion for sports with a successful legal career.
In our conversation, Carolyn delves into the valuable skills she has transferred from the football field to her legal career. Communication, teamwork, and the ability to stay focused under pressure are just a few of the attributes she highlights. These skills have been crucial in her role as a corporate attorney, where effective communication and collaboration are key to successfully closing deals.
She also emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and not being afraid to share personal achievements. Carolyn recounts how sharing her football success with colleagues and clients has positively impacted her career, making her more relatable and memorable.
"Don’t be afraid of sharing who you are. I think being a lawyer can be a very all-consuming job. It sometimes feels like it's your whole identity. But you can be so many more things to so many different people and fill so many different spaces that you don't have to feel like ‘I'm just a lawyer.’" – Carolyn Glynn
Passionate about supporting the next generation of women in both sports and law, Carolyn continues to be involved with the Boston Renegades as a fan and alumna. She also mentors young women associates at Nixon Peabody. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of encouraging and uplifting women in traditionally male-dominated fields.
“There’s nothing inherently male about the skills that we are doing in the job of corporate law or playing the game of football. Just because it’s traditionally been done by men before doesn’t mean it can’t be done by women.” – Carolyn Glynn
Thank you, Carolyn, for joining me on She Talks Law. If you want to learn more about Carolyn’s career journey, check out this feature story in the Boston Business Journal.
Go Renegades!