I have always had diverse interests. Photography, sculpture, cooking, and basketball have all been things I have spent a lot of time on in my life.
However, one interest that I have spent the most time on and has been my primary focus is helping people. I blame my parents, who took me to protests starting when I was five years old against the apartheid in South Africa. I was raised feeling a responsibility to leave this world a better place than I found it.
In my 11th Grade A.P. U.S. History class, my favorite teacher Dr. Freedman said the following when discussing the struggle for civil rights: “You know, if you really want to make a difference, a long-lasting difference in the world, become a lawyer. Lawyers get a bad reputation, but if you win a good case that sets precedent, you can positively affect people long after you’re no longer around to see the impact.”
Although he gave this advice to the entire class, I took it to heart, and it inspired me to become a lawyer and help people.
When I started representing people and families affected by cancer caused by asbestos, I knew I had found the right thing to do that would enable me to help people. So, for more than a decade, I have dedicated my professional life and time to doing all that I can to make sure that my clients and their families are better off for having me in their lives.
