Tricia Montalvo Timm rose to the top of her game in The Legal Department, hiding her true identity as a Latina and mother of two. For years, she led legal teams and served on the executive teams of several companies "passing" as white, but not realizing the impact this would have on her. All that changed when she interviewed for a general counsel position at data analytics company, Looker, and allowed her true identity to shine through. A natural leader, Tricia started the company's diversity and inclusion program, serving as its executive sponsor. After leading a $2.6 billion transaction to sell the company to Google, Tricia wrote "Embrace the Power of You, Owning Your Identity at Work," to help others live their true identity and flourish in their careers in life.

In this episode, Tricia shares advice for:

• How to create an environment that supports all employees and builds a cohesive team;
• How to be a sponsor and help others reach their career aspirations; and
• How the General Counsel can address inappropriate comments and navigate uncomfortable situations

Now a board member at top SaaS company, Salsify, Tricia shares how lawyers can overcome the identity of "lawyer" and land a corporate board seat. She also answers a sticky Office Hours question about how to deal with friction between a GC and their C-suite peer.