

Sidebar Advisors
SideBar Advisors
A podcast exploring the careers, choices and strategies shaping today’s legal landscape.Hosted by Niraj Chhabra, each episode explores the intersection of law, career growth, and financial decision-making. Through conversations on leadership, professional development and business building, we unpack the moments that define success.For those thinking about what’s next or looking to grow and feel more fulfilled in their current role, these conversations offer a thoughtful look at building a meaningful and successful career in and around the legal world.
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Aug 15, 2022 • 54min
Angela Turiano: Federal and State Prosecutor
Send us Fan MailAngela Turiano is a partner at Bressler, Amery & Ross where she specializes in securities, regulatory and employment litigation. She has appeared in both state and federal court cases and has prosecuted multiple felony cases. In her free time Angela likes to do fun activities with her son, and spend as much time outdoors as possible. Angela is known to achieve fantastic results while maintaining a calm demeanor, something that is very difficult when it comes to high-profile cases. Today she joins us to discuss her background, her personal achievements, and how she remains on top of her game. It was a pleasure discussing with her.

Aug 11, 2022 • 46min
Patricia Costello: First Female Managing Member of CSG Law
Send us Fan MailPatricia Costello left the public sector as a judge to become the first female managing partner of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC , a NJ & NY firm of over 175 attorneys and 285 employees. During this interview, she talks about the path to her success and the challenges she faced along the way. Tune in to hear her proactive implantation towards the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of CSG and her ambition to execute more pro-bono cases.

Aug 11, 2022 • 55min
Smrithi Mohan: Opening New Divisions
Send us Fan MailI recently had the pleasure to speak with Smrithi Mohan, a senior attorney and the creator of Global Innovation & IP Strategy at Dun & Bradstreet. During this interview, we discuss how her innovation and technology skills allowed her to quickly transition into leadership, where she built their team’s innovation and intellectual practice and strategy from scratch. Tune in to hear how she manages to balance being a leader with an intensive workload, education, and quality time with family.


