Legal Lady Boss- Julie Zerbo
Julie Zerbo- Found and Editor-in-Chief, The Fashion Law
Does the name Julie Zerbo sound familiar? If you’re a lawyer in the fashion space, you’ve undoubtedly heard of her and her media company, The Fashion Law. I first learned about Julie back when I was in law school in Washington DC- you’ll read below that she was attending a neighboring DC law school while I was there. She was then and continues to be a force to be reckoned with. Our networks and careers have had us crossing paths over the years, and I’ll admit Julie’s success can be intimidating. But as you peel back the layers you’ll see that there is a reason Julie has become an authoritative voice in the fashion industry- namely, she’s incredibly smart and her work ethic is unparalleled. Her commitment to her craft and her resilience to take an unconventional path are refreshing, and she serves as an inspiration for all of us to question the unknown, be curious, and stay true to yourself.
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Legal Lady Boss- Miranda Lam
Miranda Lam- Partner, McCarthy Tretault
I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Miranda over the past few years, and I’ve always been impressed by how humble she remains even with a dynamic and remarkable career. Her commitment to furthering gender equality at her firm is a testament to passion leading your purpose, and she serves as now and into the future.
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Legal Lady Boss- Silvia Pastor Finkelstein
Silvia Pastor Finkelstein- Assistant District Attorney at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office; Director, Office of Immigrant Affairs
When one of our mentors, Amanda Reiss, casually told me about her mom’s move from Spain to the United States to begin her legal career, her story stuck with me. I couldn’t get her out of my head. In a time like this, we all need inspiring stories of those who have persevered despite adversity. People who don’t take “no” for an answer. When I finally got to interview Silvia, I could understand why her passion drives her purpose and was blown away by how she’s handled some of the toughest issues (immigration, children’s rights, and narcotics) with the utmost compassion and professionalism. Most of all, Silvia has words of wisdom for all of us as we’re living through unprecedented times, and it means always remembering gratitude.
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Legal Lady Boss- Louise Firestone
Louise Firestone- SVP and General Counsel, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc.
As I reached out to Louise to participate in Legal Lady Boss, I reflected on when I first met her (see below for the full story). She left a lasting first impression on me not only because she is General Counsel to the company that owns some of the largest luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Veuve Clicquot, Fendi, and Bulgari, but she’s been an advocate for other women in the legal field throughout her career. Louise’s inherent curiosity and interest in learning about the different facets of her client’s business is instrumental to her success as in-house counsel and is a takeaway for all attorneys in better serving their clients.
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Legal Lady Boss- Katherine Spicer
Truth be told, I reached out to Katherine (Katy) Spicer because I was interested in the work she’s doing at Squire Patton Boggs with the Women’s Enterprise. I didn’t expect to me absolutely blown away by her. A former supply officer in the Marine Corps and fierce litigator, she is passionate about uplifting and supporting women in the legal industry- using her leadership skills for a greater cause. She and Squire Patton Boggs have been incredible supporters of Avocate with a series of events in several of their offices this year. I know you’ll appreciate her honesty below.
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