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2019 Women in the Law

Jun 20, 2019

Urge to help children leads DeSiato to DA’s office

Abbey DeSiato always wanted to use the law to help protect those who can least protect themselves.

Jun 20, 2019

Flinchum makes moves for career, women in law

Anne Flinchum is always making moves.

Jun 20, 2019

Zelenovskiy finds home in US, legal field

Katya Zelenovskiy immigrated from Belarus to the United States with her sister when she was 18, and although she had long wanted to be an attorney, didn’t feel her English was strong enough.

Jun 20, 2019

At work or off the clock, McCreary leads by example

Lynn McCreary’s path to law school wasn’t exactly a typical one.

Jun 20, 2019

In short time, Larson leaves her marks

Wendy Larson makes big gains on short timelines.

Jun 20, 2019

Druckrey sees law as opening many career doors

After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Nicole Druckrey got a job as an administrative assistant at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis.

Jun 20, 2019

Nelson has no second thoughts about second career

The law is a second career for Kristen Nelson, who had thought in high school and college about becoming a lawyer before going on to work for several years in the fashion industry. She said it was fun but she began to want a career that was more intellectually challenging.

Jun 20, 2019

Beachy makes most of time with law practice, family

It was clear early on in her legal career that Sara Beachy was ready to overcome any obstacle that came her way.

Jun 20, 2019

Variety sparks Reyes’ passion for bankruptcy law

Bankruptcy law is anything but boring for Eliza Reyes.

Jun 20, 2019

Clients put their trust in Arends’ antitrust work

Wendy Arends recalls early indications of wanting to become an attorney. As a child, she sat at a little desk, answering her pretend phone and counseling make-believe clients.

Jun 20, 2019

Helping people job No. 1 for Fields

When asked what made her want to become an attorney, Heather Fields cannot recall a time when she didn’t want to be one.

Jun 20, 2019

Callan finds spot where law, economics intersect

As an undergraduate, Laura Callan took in an interest in how law related to economics.

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