Season 2, Episode 10: Unconscious Bias with Helen Yoon

Notes To My (Legal) Self

Helen Yoon is Assistant General Counsel – North America, for Brink’s, Incorporated. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History from The University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctorate from The University of Houston Law Center. Helen is a full-time attorney, small business owner, mom, and diversity advocate.

In addition to her devotion to supporting women in corporate leadership, she is passionate about supporting women-owned small businesses. She lives in Arlington, Texas with her husband, son, mother, and dogs.

In this episode, we discuss unconscious gender bias in the workplace.What types of unconscious bias has Helen experienced? How have these biased interactions affected her self-esteem? What advice would she give to others who are experiencing similar interactions at work? What can we do to change the negative effects of unconscious bias?