Prominent Women in Legal World, 2025
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The Animal Law Firm
Kristina Bergsten began her legal career in 2013 at a family law firm in Pennsylvania. Early on, she had the support of mentors who allowed her to explore different areas of law. When she expressed an interest in animal and environmental law, her employers encouraged her to pursue it, despite not knowing much about animal law at the time.
Fresenius Medical Care
Adelyn Koh’s journey into the legal profession is a reflection of resilience, adaptability, and determination. She began her career in Malaysia, where she started practicing law before migrating to Australia nearly 18 years ago. This move marked the beginning of a new chapter, filled with both challenges and opportunities. Adelyn has worked across a wide spectrum of roles, from private practice at top-tier law firms to in-house positions in multinational corporations and global conglomerates, both in Malaysia and Australia.
Solarig
Clara Cerdán Molina’s journey into the legal profession was shaped by her early academic pursuits and diverse international internships. While studying Law and Business Administration, she gained practical experience in different sectors, working at Lloyds TSB Bank in private banking, Grant Thornton in audit and consulting, and at Davies Arnold Cooper and Garrigues in legal roles.
Hall & Wilcox
Fay Calderone has built an exceptional career in the legal profession, driven by her passion for wellbeing, respect and inclusion. As a partner at Hall & Wilcox and the Chair of its Diversity Equity Inclusion and Wellbeing Council, she has dedicated nearly 25 years to advocating for safe and inclusive workplaces.
Contract Alchemists | LexisNexis South Africa
Leah Molatseli’s journey into the legal profession began with a deep passion for justice and a drive to create meaningful change. Admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa at just 24, she quickly realized that traditional legal practice was not the only way to make an impact. A few years into her career, she transitioned into the world of legal technology, where she found a way to combine her legal expertise with innovation.
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