One way I believe I set myself apart in the legal community is my ability to be sensitive and strong. It has gotten back to me that I have a reputation for being somewhat of a “pitbull,” but I see myself as a mother bear for my clients: I will empathize and care deeply about what you are going through, and I am fiercely protective when others threaten those interests.

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I am comfortable thinking outside of the box and getting creative with settlement resolutions that give my clients their priorities in a case, though it may not follow the status quo precedent. Every person I serve is unique and has different interests, why would all my case resolutions be the same? My creativity has a chance to shine through again when settlement efforts fail and we must face litigation: I challenge myself to look at the situation from all angles and am comfortable going against the grain when necessary to accomplish my clients’ goals.

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Ultimately in every case where a child is involved I am informing my advice to my client, be it the child or parent, on what is in their child’s best interest. I am fortunate enough to participate on panels of attorneys representing families involved in child neglect and abuse cases, wherein I learn invaluable information on the newest research and studies on all parts of a child’s well-being.

 never lose sight that we are serving real people who need real results in a broken and imperfect system, and so I lean into my innovation and empathy to get the necessary results