Naseem Sagati Aghili, co-general counsel, Ares Management.Women, Influence & Power in Law 2019: Naseem Sagati Aghili
Our 2019 special report honors women who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law.
December 02, 2019 at 01:00 AM
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Name: Naseem Sagati Aghili
Category: In-House: Thought Leadership
Firm/Company: Ares Management
Title: Co-General Counsel
Time in Position: Since beginning of 2019
What was your route to the top?
I started my legal career at Proskauer Rose and joined Ares Management about 10 years ago as the third and most junior lawyer on the legal team, and now I oversee a team of about 40 legal professionals. I have held various positions during my time at Ares—prior to being named co-general counsel of the firm earlier this year. I was general counsel of the private equity group and deputy general counsel of the firm.
What is the best leadership advice you've given or received, and why do you think it was effective?
Lead by example and build partnerships. I believe this is the best way to empower your team.
Looking back, what do you wish you had known when you started out in the legal profession?
The key to being a successful lawyer is not knowing every law but knowing how to help your clients navigate the legal landscape.
What is the most valuable career advice anyone has ever given you?
It's OK to make mistakes, and if you do, you should own them and offer solutions to fix them.
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