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WHO INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST TO
PURSUE YOUR CAREER GOALS?
Judge Lisa Godbey Wood. There was
never a legal puzzle she couldn't solve.
To listen to her think through a problem
was inspiring, so much so that I knew I
wanted to follow in her footsteps.
— Taylor Alig, Associate
HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?
Success is a journey that is different for
every individual. I feel the most success-
ful when I end the day or week feeling
valued by my clients and colleagues.
Being confident in my work product and
in my role as a trusted advisor also lends
itself to a general feeling of success.
— Daisha Hayes, CPA
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE
SOMEONE CONSIDERING A CAREER AS
AN ATTORNEY?
The practice of law offers many oppor-
tunities for a great career. During law
school, consider interning or clerking
with different firms to determine your
interests because your first job after law
school may determine your career path.
— Kim Stroup, Counsel
2022 Women in Business
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