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Best & Brightest: From Foster Care to Top U.S. Law Firm

by Robin Chen Delos , December 15, 2008

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When 27-year-old Michelle McLeod graduates and passes her bar exam she will join the ranks of Black female lawyers who make up only 1.9 percent of attorneys, according to latest Census figures available.

She’s still figuring out what area of law she wants to work in but already knows what kind of work she wants to do on the side. “In terms of pro-bono, I want to work as a best interest attorney and work with children and families,” she says. “That kind of work is especially close to my heart.”

While she went through tough times growing up, McLeod does not regret anything. “I’m just thankful for all my experiences,” she says. “My childhood was for a reason. It made me the person I’ve become — a strong person, hard worker, someone who knows how to navigate the bad times and appreciates the good times.”

 

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