Eunice Chiu, Partner, Oldham, Li & Nie
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What is your proudest achievement?
Starting from ground zero as a lawyer in 2014 after a hiatus of a few yearsand making partner in 5 years despite cultural adjustments and society being sometimes less than forgiving with mature lawyers starting from scratch.
What is the most influential piece of advice (professional or personal) you have received?
Clear goals are not always the answer. Go with your intuition, work as hard as you can and never look back. Before you know it, the journey which may have started off without perfect clarity will have taken you to exactly where you wish to be.
Where do you see the legal profession in 10+ years?
Commerical litigation and arbitration of any complexity will always require the kind of flexibilty, creativity, intuition and targeted communication with human beings, features of a good lawyer that can never be replaced by technology.
What is/are your favorite extracurricular activity/activities?
Listening to and playing music, exercise, meditation and meaningful connections with friends and family.
What is one thing people should know about you but don't?
Behind the harsh exterior of a litigator, I am actually a softy.
Name your hometown/where you were born/where you grew up and where you live now.
Toronto/Vancouver, Hong Kong
If you were not a legal professional, what other line of work would you pursue?
Performing arts
Anything else you'd like to share?
Passion and intuition count for a lot more than people think in all areas of life including one's career.
Published March 13, 2024.