IP Talk Episode 51: Unexpected Paths to IP Law with Christina Licursi

Getting from point A to point B in IP law is rarely a straight line. In fact, many attorneys have successful careers in other fields before entering the legal world. That was the case for Wolf Greenfield Shareholder Christina Licursi, who was initially working in business management. Today, Christina focuses her legal practice on global portfolio management, counseling, and advising clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters.

In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Christina offers insight into her journey, what led to an interest in IP and how she has applied non-legal skills to her practice.

Here are a few highlights from the conversation:

• 01:04 - Christina's path to IP law
• 04:51 - Getting a dual degree helped open the door to Wolf Greenfield  
• 07:49 - How "jumping into the deep end" in her first business management position helped years later in IP law
• 09:44 - Dealing with "imposter syndrome" and other challenges at the beginning of a legal career
• 11:14 - Advice for those transitioning into IP law