Join us for a conversation on building global careers, adaptable leadership skills, and translating your education into long-term success across international markets.
- In-person event
- Food & drink will be provided
- Q&A follows the discussion
Join us in conversation with U of T alumna Sushma Jobanputra (LLB 1988), Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day Singapore whose career spans Toronto, London, Paris, and Singapore. From becoming the youngest graduate in U of T Jackman Law's history to leading complex banking and finance work across international markets, often breaking glass ceilings to do so. Sushma brings a global perspective shaped by her experience, reflection, and resilience.
If you’re thinking about how to build a global career, this conversation is for you. Sushma will share her reflections on navigating change, rethinking work-life balance and overcoming imposter syndrome, while inviting you to consider how you can leverage your own background and experiences to forge a successful path in a global context.
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About Sushma
Sushma Jobanputra is the Partner-in-Charge of the Jones Day Singapore office. She has more than three decades of experience advising clients on banking, restructuring, and corporate matters. Sushma advises on complex cross-border financing arrangements, special situations, and debt restructurings across Asia. Her clients include leading financial institutions, credit funds, private equity firms, and multinational corporations.
Before relocating to Singapore, Sushma practiced in London, Toronto, and Paris. Prior to joining Jones Day, she was a managing director at Barclays Capital (London), where she led a structured transactions team, with responsibility on behalf of the bank for the execution of large complex transactions with other financial institutions and multinationals.
Have questions about this event?
Contact Adrian Barrow, Alumni Engagement Coordinator at adrian.barrow@utoronto.ca
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