Law360 Quotes Mira Dewji on How Side Gigs Can Unlock Career Opportunities

Law360 featured Mira Dewji, Seyfarth's chief inclusion and diversity officer, in its October 7 article, "How Attys' 'Side Hustles' Can Unlock Career Opportunities." The article highlighted insights shared during a panel discussion at the 2026 Association of Corporate Counsel meeting, where panelists explored strategies for lawyers to build new skills, increase adaptability, and prepare for future career opportunities.

Dewji highlighted how taking on opportunities beyond her day-to-day legal work helped shape her professional path, noting:

"Having that side hustle has been really helpful. It has opened a lot of doors for me in other ways."

She encouraged attorneys to recognize the value of volunteer experiences and the skills they can help build, explaining:

"It was a volunteer role. But I was able to translate that experience into a more concrete opportunity later."

The full article is available here.