Debra Wong Yang Shares Her Career Insights on the Original Jurisdiction Podcast

In the Media  |  June 4, 2025

Original Jurisdiction

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In a recent episode of the Original Jurisdiction podcast, partner Debra Wong Yang joined host David Lat to reflect on the formative family and professional experiences that shaped her journey — from serving as a California state judge and U.S. Attorney to advising on multiple White House task forces. Today, she chairs our Crisis Management Practice Group, bringing a career of public service and legal excellence to the most complex challenges our clients face.

Speaking with David about her experience at Gibson Dunn, Debra shared how she has been inspired to recognize the potential to affect meaningful change, tackle the bigger issues confronting the country, and help make it a better place. “And when I saw that it went way beyond just lawyering and doing cases, it was really opportunities, opportunities to affect major change in the world. And I think that’s the thing that I treasured the most about the run that I’ve had here.”

Listen to the episode: https://davidlat.substack.com/p/crisis-management-debra-wong-hang-gibson-dunn-crutcher-podcast-interview