Woman of the Week – Jill Murphey

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Jill Murphey

My Current Job/Company:
Assistant General Counsel/OCLC

My Work:
I further the sharing of information globally, through drafting and negotiating software license and content agreements.

My Passion:
Helping others succeed.

My Family:
Bryan (Crazy, fun husband and football coach) and Everett (active, high-energy 2 yr old son).

My Hero or Heroes:
RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg). She did it all and broke numerous glass ceilings on her way to SCOTUS.

My Escape:
A warm, sunny afternoon on a patio.

My Pet Peeve:
Stopping abruptly in the middle of a walkway

My Indulgence:
Bourbon.

My Roots:
Faithful and strong parents and sisters. Born and Raised in C-bus!

My Future:
Bright with the success of a career and the blessings of friends and family.

My Favorite Quote:
Labels are a poor substitute for careful consideration and careful analysis.
-Justice Sonia Sotomayor

My Accessory:
Scarf.

My advice to Young Women:
Be your own best advocate. Know what you want and don’t be afraid to ask for it.

How I Balance it All:
Organization, and supportive family and friends that are always willing to lend a hand.