Davida Brook handled the multiday direct examination of leadoff witness Steve Lamar in his trial showdown with music moguls Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine over the sale of Beats Electronics headphones. Brook's client walked away at the end of trial with a $25 million jury verdict for her client.

What's the best piece of career advice anyone ever gave you?

Don't wait to be asked. Volunteer.

Who is the most important mentor you've had thus far in your career? Why?

My colleagues. Their brilliance and support has helped me get to where I am today.

Name an important opportunity you've had in your career and what you did with it?

When my client's case was thrown out on summary judgment, I pushed to argue the appeal. I took the opportunity to become an expert in the area of law at issue which, when combined with my knowledge of the facts, contributed to a successful result for the client. Two years later we were in front of a jury which handed us a victory.