[Austin, TX – March 2025] – CIO Views Magazine is proud to spotlight Eileen Sethna, Partner, and Practice Group Leader of Financial Services & Restructuring at Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC, as a featured leader in our exclusive edition, “Top 10 Empowering Women Leaders to Follow in 2025.”
With a unique background in hospitality and law, Eileen has carved out a distinguished career defined by creative problem-solving, client advocacy, and a deep commitment to mentorship and community service. Her leadership extends beyond legal expertise, elevating the practice of law through a service-driven mindset.
A Unique Path from Hospitality to Law
Eileen’s journey to becoming a renowned legal expert started in an unexpected industry—hospitality. Early in her career, she worked in human resources for a convention hotel in Chicago, where she managed union and non-union employees and gained firsthand experience with collective bargaining agreements.
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It was during grievance hearings—where she applied contractual terms to resolve disputes—that her interest in the legal field was sparked. This led her to pursue a career in law, transitioning from hospitality into a high-stakes legal environment where she now represents landlords, lenders, and borrowers in complex financial transactions.
“Practicing law is a privilege,” Eileen states. “It’s about finding creative solutions to complex problems while building meaningful relationships.”
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Overcoming Challenges with Intentionality and Focus
Balancing client needs, leadership responsibilities, and community commitments can be daunting, but Eileen approaches challenges with patience, focus, and self-awareness.
Her strategies for managing challenges include: ✔ Emotional awareness – Guarding her time and managing her schedule with mindfulness.
✔ Being fully present – Prioritizing engagement in every task, ensuring 100% presence in every interaction.
✔ Practicing resilience – “Show up, be brave, rest, and show up again.”
By maintaining this mindset, Eileen navigates the pressures of leadership with grace and purpose.
Leading with Service and Community Engagement
Eileen’s passion for service extends beyond the legal profession. She is an active advocate for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serving as a: ✔ Women’s Board & Advisory Board Member of Misericordia.
✔ Mentor with Special Olympics of Illinois.
✔ Volunteer for Girl Scouts’ Project Law Track, coaching moot court trial teams.
Through these initiatives, she demonstrates her commitment to making a lasting impact—not only in the legal sector but also in the communities she serves.
Empowering the Next Generation of Legal Professionals
As a leader and mentor, Eileen believes that growth in the legal profession requires resilience, humility, and openness to learning. She encourages aspiring legal professionals to: ✔ Ask for help – Success requires the courage to seek guidance and mentorship.
✔ Embrace feedback – Constructive criticism is essential for growth and excellence.
✔ Prioritize service – True success comes from helping others and contributing to the greater good.
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The Goal: Leading with Authenticity and Purpose
Eileen’s mission as a leader is to show up authentically for her clients, colleagues, friends, and family. She prioritizes: ✔ Attentiveness to others’ needs.
✔ Integrative experiences that build lasting relationships.
✔ A service-oriented mindset that distinguishes great leadership.
Words of Wisdom for Aspiring Leaders
Eileen offers this advice to those pursuing leadership:
“Nothing worth doing is easy. If you are committed to a career in service, embrace the challenges and rewards that come with it. Find patient mentors, honest peers, and a ton of good humor to keep you humble as you learn.”
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About Levenfeld Pearlstein
Founded in 1999, Levenfeld Pearlstein offers legal services in areas like real estate, tax planning, trusts, IP, corporate law, and litigation. The firm focuses on building strong, collaborative relationships to achieve client goals. Known for its commitment to culture and teamwork, the firm ensures exceptional experiences by prioritizing communication, service, and personal attention at every step.
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Eileen Sethna
Partner, Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC
120 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606 USA
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