An in-depth look at Vilija Viesunaite of Triniti Jurex, covering her career path, education, and top projects as a lawyer as well as a few insights about her as a manager at work and as a person outside the office.
Career:
- Triniti Jurex; Managing Partner; 2020-present
- Triniti; Partner; 2011-2020
- Institute of Patent Attorneys of Lithuania; President; 2019-2025
- Law Firm SSJ; Partner; 2008-2011
- Law Firm Relaw; Partner; 2004-2008
- AAA Legal Services; Lawyer; 1999-2004
Education:
- Vilnius University; Master’s Degree in International & European Law; 2001
Favorites:
- Out-of-office activity: Cooking – the kitchen is my church.
- Quote: “Do something brave every day.”
- Book: Any biography of the person who made a good impact on the world and I want to learn from.
- Movie: Love Actually – I watch it every Christmas.
CEELM: What was the most challenging project you ever worked on and why?
Viesunaite: I have two projects I am still working on: my boys. You can expect the challenge here every day.
But in the office, the most challenging project was the merger of the law firms – Triniti and Jurex. It has now been five years, and we can proudly call it a success, but the journey was not that easy. We faced all possible challenges: aligning two distinct firm cultures, managing human resources, ensuring smooth client relationship transitions, and harmonizing partners’ remuneration and cooperation. Every step required patience, communication, and trust. Balancing the needs and expectations of professionals with different backgrounds while maintaining high-quality client service was particularly demanding. But I would definitely do it again.
CEELM: What was your main takeaway from the merger?
Viesunaite: This experience taught me valuable lessons in change management, leadership, and the power of a shared vision. I learned that caring for both the team and clients is equally essential. As Managing Partner, I realized the importance of listening to every partner and understanding their needs. The process pushed me to grow, adapt, and learn something new every day – and I remain truly grateful for these lessons that continue to shape my professional journey.
CEELM: What is one thing clients likely don’t know about you?
Viesunaite: I was considering studying at the military academy.
CEELM: Name one mentee you are particularly proud of.
Viesunaite: Our Partner Aurelija Rutkauskaite opened the door of the firm as a very young student and during these 20 years grew into a Partner with a very strong legal knowledge and a clear future vision. Aurelija embodies my belief that hard work leads to meaningful results and that optimism should guide us even through the most challenging times.
CEELM: What is the one piece of advice you’d give yourself fresh out of law school?
Viesunaite: Be good with people, expand your network, and learn every day.
This article was originally published in Issue 12.10 of the CEE Legal Matters Magazine. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the magazine, you can subscribe here.
