Jacqui Ferrito commands a room. She’s a brillant attorney who not only questions the status quo, she makes you question why you’re not doing it her way. She has a voice that you can’t help but listen to. It’s no surprise that she’s landed herself in the role of Chief Compliance Officer for Tiffany & Co. However, Jacqui’s impactful leadership is just one of the many layers that makes Jacqui so admirable. By reading her story, you’ll see that life is about taking on new opportunities and following your passions even if the path isn’t planned from the start.

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Senior Counsel for Reproductive Rights and Health, National Women’s Law Center

As Avocate has grown over the years, many of our mentors I haven’t had the pleasure to meet. However, it doesn’t mean I’m not aware of their stories and the impact they are making on our community. I came to learn about Leila

Jade Levi from an email from her mentee (whom I haven’t met either) about the impact Leila has had on her. As Senior Counsel for Reproductive Rights and Health for the National Women’s Law Center, Leila is focused on advocacy in the professional work that she does. She is also personally committed to advocating for our legal landscape to reflect our society at large with her focus on diversity and inclusion. Thank you to Leila and all our passionate mentors who are so generous with their time.

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Counsel, Data Privacy, Sephora

When I first asked Gabriella to share insights into her career path, I was intrigued by her ability to follow an unconventional path as both an attorney and fashion designer. How many people can say they’ve had Colette place orders for their designs? However, it’s her reminder for all women to advocate for themselves and have the courage to ask for what they want that resonated the most with me, and I know you’ll feel the same way.

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Francesca Witzburg- Partner, Loza and Loza LLP

The pandemic tested our ability to adapt to new circumstances. It meant spending more time on our devices than we ever had experienced before, and for some attorneys like Francesca Witzburg, it meant finding new avenues to reach a larger “audience” and build her business thanks to this virtual uptick. Francesca’s story speaks to making lemonade out of lemons and that the magic really happens when you bet on yourself. This interview will spark motivation no matter what phase you are in in your life and career.

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