My career in law began with my great grandfather, a small-town trial attorney who stood up for the working man, took payment in the form of chickens, and never missed the chance to fight the good fight. Although I never met him, stories of his life taught me guiding principles that have served me well: to help wherever I could, in ways large and small, and to use my skills and resources for the greater good. His legacy was handed down to me and I am proud to carry on in his example.Although I had always been drawn to law, I originally built a career in the field of technology. With GoDaddy.com, I worked to ensure an excellent customer experience through trained, competent, empowered representatives. The ability to train our teams well required a deep understanding of the abilities and limitations of our technology solutions, products and services. Also vital was the ability to understand people, their motivating factors, and the approach that would best support their success. I draw on these skills every day in my work as a licensed attorney.Following the completion of my JD, as I launched my career in law andI found that my background in data procurement, preservation, and management has served the cases I’ve supported well. I look forward to contributing this unique skill set to my firm.But a successful career in law must be built on more than technical and legal knowledge. I work with focus to build trust and rapport with my clients and peers. The best moments in my day center on client expressions of trust in me, in my opinion, and in my recommendations. Respect for my clients and respect for the law runs deep, and I am reinvigorated every day to live out my passion.