Episode 75 The Power and Predicament of Saying Yes to a Pivot with Melissa Andrieux, Esq.
What do narcotics prosecutions, medical malpractice, and DEIB advocacy have in common? They are all part of the career path guest Melissa G. Andrieux, Esq. traveled. And to hear Melissa tell it, while a television show inspired her dream of being a district attorney, the rest was unexpected. But it represents her willingness to pivot, say yes, and advocate for her needs.
Topics include the yes dilemma, saying no, imposter syndrome and self-care.
At Dorf, Nelson & Zauderer LLP (a Gender Fair certified firm), Melissa is the firm’s Chief Diversity Officer and Client Relations Officer. Outside the firm, Ms. Andrieux not only is a voice and speaker about DEIB, but she also serves as an Ambassador to the Business Council of Westchester, a Board Member of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association (WWBA), and co-chair of the WWBA’s DEI Committee.
Episode recorded April 17, 2024, at the LMC Media Podcast Studio
About Melissa
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Melissa’s Bio:
Melissa G. Andrieux, Esq., is an experienced litigator who leverages her background in law to lead Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives as the Chief Diversity Officer. In this role, Melissa is responsible for developing and executing the firm’s strategy to attract, recruit, retain and promote diverse talent and to foster a firmwide culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. She also consults and assists firm clients and other businesses with the development of their own diversity and inclusion programming and related initiatives. As a leading DEIB professional, Melissa is regularly called upon to share her insights through speaking engagements. Melissa also serves as the firm’s Client Relations Officer, tapping into her experience in marketing, business development, and recruitment to drive business growth within the Firm. Outside of the firm, Ms. Andrieux serves as an Ambassador to the Business Council of Westchester, as a Board Member of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association (WWBA) and co-chair of the WWBA’s DEI Committee. Melissa received her B.S. from St. John's University and her J.D. from New York Law School. Before joining Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP, she was an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York, and a civil litigator at a New York based firm. Dorf Nelson & Zauderer is a full service national business law firm with offices in New York, California and New Jersey. The Firm has been providing legal services and solutions to corporations, entrepreneurs, growing businesses and successful companies for over 30 years in the practice areas of litigation, corporate law, tax, commercial real estate and land use, intellectual property, life sciences, labor and employment, commercial and real property finance, trusts and estates, not-for-profit law, professional liability defense and healthcare and general liability defense.
Additional Resources:
Catalyst newsletter (2024, April 17). Power of No: “Nothing Would Have Changed If I Hadn’t Gained Confidence in Saying No”. linkedin.com
Green, Alison (2023, September 5). “I’m Sick of Covering For My Co-Workers Who Have Kids”. thecut.com
Dunn, Taylor (2022, March 1). “LinkedIn launches tool to show career breaks amid women's slow post-pandemic return to work”. abcnews.go.com