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Sejal Thakkar

Sejal Thakkar

Chief of Staff to CEO, LegalTech innovator, 2x TEDx Speaker

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Castro Valley, California
Joined December 2024
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Sejal Thakkar is a passionate advocate for workplace civility, diversity, and inclusion, driven by her personal experiences with discrimination as the daughter of Indian immigrants in Chicago. She leverages her legal background and lived experiences to educate and empower individuals and organizations to create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces, earning her the title of 'Chief Civility Officer'. trainxtra+3
With over 15 years of experience as an employment law attorney, Sejal has advised on and litigated complex cases involving wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Her unique approach includes working as a defense attorney, which provided her with insights into the motivations behind bias and allowed her to effect change at the source through education and training. trainxtra+2
Sejal is a recognized speaker and thought leader, having delivered two TEDx Talks: 'The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias' and 'Go from Longing to Belonging'. These talks delve into her personal journey and offer frameworks for understanding and overcoming bias, highlighting her ability to connect with audiences and inspire positive change. ted+2
Her professional journey reflects a strong commitment to fostering inclusive and innovative environments. She transitioned from her role as Chief Culture Officer at Nobody Studios, where she built a 'people-first' culture for a venture studio, to Chief of Staff at ZentLaw, an award-winning Legal Services Provider, focusing on driving AI and LegalTech innovation. nobodystudios+2

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Go from Longing to Belonging

March 1, 2023

A TEDx Talk sharing two stories of belonging and introducing an inclusive 'P.O.W.E.R' framework to harness the power of exclusion and foster connection, meaning, and belonging.

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The Pain, Power, and Paradox of Bias

April 1, 2021

A TEDx Talk examining bias through the viewpoints of pain, paradox, and power, encouraging compassion and control over biases. The talk shares her personal experiences with bias growing up as the child of Indian immigrants in a predominantly Italian neighborhood.

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