I am grateful for the mentors I had in my first job as a lawyer. There were two women who were in senior positions in the office who showed me what it looked like to practice law at a high level, be kind and thoughtful towards others in the office, and maintain a good work life balance (both of them had very young kids at the time). I saw that it was possible to have a meaningful career and also be an involved parent. They showed me how to put together the best possible complaints, motions, and legislative advocacy; how to give an effective presentation and nail a cross examination; but also that it's important to be a human being and get to know others in the office, participate in things like potluck soup day, and incorporate fun into the mix of work. I am grateful for a really healthy, balanced office environment in my first professional work experience, and I'm especially grateful for these two mentors who I was able to learn from and continue to admire.
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