Growing up as the only girl in a household of rambunctious brothers, I learned early on that if you wanted something you had to get in the scrum and go for it. You couldn’t be afraid to voice your opinion and go against the consensus.
My exposure to design and color started early thanks to my mother’s talents in floral arranging and quilting. Through education and experience, my natural design strengths have grown into a passion for guiding clients
Navigating obstacles requires identifying obstacles as well as priorities. I have found it is helpful to enjoy activities outside of work that have a meditative component - sometimes the solution to an issue will present itself as I am out for a run on the Charles River.
I find that the best way to navigate obstacles as a construction litigator is to form strong relationships based on mutual trust with your clients, no matter the size of their claim. If you care about your clients,
I didn’t let other people limit or define my success. Coming into the construction business as a young ‘girl’ along with the stigma that comes from being the ‘bosses’ daughter’ set me up for continuous challenges to overcome throughout my career.
I am naturally very detail-oriented, focused, methodical and thorough—which you wouldn’t believe if you looked at my messy house. Those traits have been an asset in my career as an architect.
The challenge of learning the “business” of my business has been more exciting and educational than anything I do with a camera. A combination of hard work; focus like a laser beam vs. a flashlight (mantra from my trusted coach);
Before I entered the business world I was a mom and an English teacher immersed in a world of kids and horses. My first day as a new business owner found me unable to figure out how to answer the phone and put someone on hold,
I knew from the beginning it was going to be difficult breaking into the male-dominated construction industry. I had to be persistent and resilient to build credibility. I worked hard to prove my skills and my potential,
An essential skill of an effective lawyer is the ability to see a situation from multiple perspectives. When counseling clients or helping them pursue or defend a position, this helps the client not only understand and evaluate his or her risk but...
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