Suzanne Underwald

Underwald leads the legal teams that support revenue generation within the company. This year she was the lead attorney in Scripps’ first OTT deals with Sling TV and Sony Vue and secured long-term distribution renewals with Dish and NCTC, to name a few recent accomplishments. How does she unwind after it all? “I read a good book or hang out on my porch with my husband and dog and watch the world go by.”

What’s the most important aspect of mentoring?

Building new relationships.  The best mentoring relationships l have had introduced me to new and different perspectives and allowed me to expand my network.

Best trick for maintaining the personal-professional life balance?

For me, it’s all about setting priorities. I often think of the old story about how you get rocks, pebbles and sand into the same jar. You have to put the big things — whether personal or professional — first or you’ll never get it all in.

Your favorite trick for unwinding?

Having a bit of quiet time where I can just read a good book or hang out on my porch with my husband and dog and watch the world go by.