CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/271414
CityViewNC.com | 61 of the state with legal issues as they arise," Miranda said. Community ser- vice has been ingrained in her through her mom, where she would partake in different charities and she wants to set that example for her daughters. "I love to be able to go out into the community and to be a part of oppor- tunities and I love the direction Fay- etteville is going in and the quality of our professionals coming back to Fay- etteville; infusing new ideas and youth is encouraging," said Miranda. "It'd be great to form a smaller subcommit- tee with our bar and to maybe have a women's section, for networking and mentoring opportunities." All three women echoed the same advice to aspiring young lawyers. Find an experienced attorney to be a men- tor. Fayetteville's legal community is very active and it seems there is always the chance to sharpen and encour- age one another at the monthly bar luncheons and meetings — not to be confused with local watering holes, mind you. Camaraderie is key when banding together in a community to make it a better place for its people and businesses. From teaching litigation at Camp- bell University for a number of years, to responding to contacts and requests for mentorship opportunities, Britton knows the importance of having men- tors and resources. "As the president of NCAJ, one of the things we put into place was a mentoring program for new lawyers. I had the opportunity to learn from many lawyers who are each very different, but learned greatly from each one of them and I try to pay that forward." A salute to these women who not only demonstrate leadership, profes- sionalism whose contributions truly make a difference in the justice system or legal community. ese women have shattered gender stereotypes in the profession and lead the way in giving back. No closing arguments to dispute here, these ladies are respected and are each real path breakers in so many ways beyond just legal realms continuing to make strides beyond our city borders…raising the bar. CV this is what peace of mind looks like the sign of quality security 127 Hay Street • Fayetteville, NC • 28301 (910) 483-1196 • www.HolmesSecurity.net these premises protected by (800) 426-9388 warning Visit Curbing Creations C a l l S h a n i T o d a y f o r a F r e e E s t i m a t e ! www.FayettevilleConcrete.com 910.728.8292