Legal Influencer Series: A Conversation with Alex Su

In the first podcast in Latitude’s Legal Influencers series, Candice Reed speaks with Alex Su, head of community development at Ironclad, a contract lifecycle management platform. Best known for his TikTok videos satirizing the legal profession, Alex is the author of “The Unauthorized Guide To Getting Into Law School With Bad Grades” and the popular newsletter, “Off The Record”. 

Candice and Alex discuss Alex’s fascinating career journey and the legal trends he’s identified using his own experience and by staying close to the people on the front lines of the legal industry.

• Alex’s journey from global law firm attorney to legal influencer with viral TikTok videos and a newsletter with over 5,000 subscribers.
• How career setbacks and embracing authenticity can lead to new paths to success for legal professionals.
• To be a successful lawyer today requires a diverse set of skills, including building relationships with mentors and sponsors and developing a book of business earlier than traditionally expected.
• How AI and a new generation of lawyers will impact how legal work gets done for both legal departments and law firms.

A podcast by Latitude Legal - Flexible Legal Talent.