Women of WLG: Wendy Lin, WongPartnership - Co-chair of WLG's Dispute Resolution Group

Partner, WongPartnership LLP

Why did you decide to become a lawyer?

I love the intellectual rigor of the practice, and the adrenaline that comes with formulating and implementing winning and creative strategies.

What advice would you give to a young female associate looking to make partner/advance her career?

Do not be afraid to speak up. A team that values your input is the right team you should be working for. It is only by sharing and discussing ideas in the team as a whole that we often are able to formulate the best strategies and arguments. If the team that you are working in does not appreciate that input, it may not be the right fit for you.

As a woman, what do you think are the keys to success?

Not being afraid to chart the way forward even if you are one of the rare women in the field; appreciating that you should be judged on merit and ability, not based on gender or any other consideration.

What do you hope changes for the next generation of women lawyers in the practice of law?

That it is easier than for me to take up leadership positions and that firms/organizations value them as leaders and not just as fantastic assistants.