The route to where I am started with the incredible support of my amazing mother who raised my two younger siblings and me when my Dad died when I was 10. I have no idea how she did it, but she instilled in all of us the knowledge that she would support us no matter what. Throughout both my education and my career, I have worked extremely hard, sought out as many opportunities as I could, tried to learn from those around me, and learned from my mistakes and losses. I also pick my battles—both in the courtroom and elsewhere—wisely. When something needs to be changed or fixed, I feel I have an obligation to use my voice to make that happen.

Looking back, what do you wish you had known when you started out in the legal profession?