From Big Law Burnout to Building DN Legal: Dao Nguyen on Purpose, Autonomy & Fun

Описание: What happens when you’ve “made it”… but you’ve lost yourself?

In this episode of Seven Figure Founders, host Linh Podetti sits down with Dao Nguyen, Founding Partner of DN Legal, to unpack an extraordinary reinvention story—how Dao walked away from big-firm life, rebuilt her career on her own terms, and created a culture where excellence and joy can coexist.

Dao shares the real cost of high performance without alignment, the turning point that led her to start DN Legal, and the three questions she uses to make every major decision:



Is it aligned with my purpose/values?

Will I be happy?

Will I have fun?



You’ll also hear Dao’s perspective on entrepreneurship in Vietnam, how she set boundaries with clients (years before remote work became normal), and why climbing the “second mountain” of contribution may be the next stage of leadership for many founders.



If you’re at a crossroads in business—or quietly asking “Is this still me?”—this conversation will meet you right where you are.



ABOUT DAO

Dao Nguyen is the Founding Partner of DN Legal, a Vietnam-based corporate law firm advising Vietnamese and international clients across Corporate/M&A and Real Estate. With decades of experience across major projects and cross-border transactions, Dao is known for her pragmatic counsel, deep market knowledge, and values-led leadership. Her story is also one of reinvention—shifting from big-firm intensity to building a firm rooted in integrity, autonomy, and joy.

CONNECT WITH DAO

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Dao Nguyen
Website: https://www.daonguyenlegal.com
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