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Interview with Priyanka Timblo on Khurram's Quorum
Priyanka Timblo left the comfort of Paul Weiss to join a five-year-old litigation boutique. That calculated risk paid off spectacularly, culminating in a $101 million jury verdict against Walmart in Arkansas, one of the largest verdicts in the state’s history.
Her path wasn’t conventional. A Canadian law school graduate who was told by recruiters to pursue business development instead of litigation, Priyanka has built her career on being underestimated and using it as fuel.
Priyanka lays out how as an associate she prevailed in overlooked opportunities. We also explore her anti-optionality path in law — the competitive advantage in getting good at one thing and sticking with it.
Priyanka talks about what it takes to continue down this path: the sacrifices in her personal life and the challenging and rewarding inner-game of skill mastery.
Listen to the episode here. If you like it, let me know what resonated.
We’re hiring
My wife and I run a legal recruiting agency working with elite law firms and lawyers nationwide. We’re hiring a Director of Operations.
Let me know if you know of someone who could be a fit, description below.
What makes this role different:
This business is operations-driven. Our processes generate data → data creates insights → insights guide our clients.
In this role, you’ll own outcomes, not just tasks.
This role evolves with impact. As you grow, your responsibilities and compensation grow with you.
We’re still in early days, which means you will have a measurable impact.
What makes us different:
This is a high-performing, lean legal recruiting agency. You’re joining a founder-led team - we’re all in on this business, and we’re very focused on our craft.
We have strong outcomes - we’ve made 13 placements this year at elite firms like Latham, Quinn, Ropes - (see the full list in the “About” section of my LinkedIn profile).
What you’ll own:
Coordinate communication and scheduling between law firms and candidates
Prepare research and briefing materials for partner meetings
Manage inboxes, templates, and communication workflows to keep recruiters focused
Analyze performance data and generate insights that improve recruiting outcomes
Who you are:
You’re organized, resourceful, and persistent
You think in systems and enjoy refining processes
You’re curious about AI, automation, and how data drives growth
You value a high volume of communication and fast feedback loops
You have a vision for your own growth and want a role that grows with you
What we offer:
remote-first with structured schedules (not “always-on” culture)
hourly compensation based on experience
performance bonuses aligned with business outcomes
a paid trial engagement to ensure mutual fit
an environment that treats work as a craft
If this sounds like the kind of role where you’d thrive, complete the form here. We review every application.