Jody Stahancyk: Facing Challenges and Stereotypes
Women of the Northwest
English - March 26, 2024 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsRelationships Society & Culture Arts Books women extraordinary lives interesting relationships goals inspiration northwest Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Stahancyk Law
Opinionated Lawyer
Jody Stahancyk, a remarkable woman ,shares her inspiring journey from a ranch in Prineville to becoming a successful lawyer.
From facing initial challenges and stereotypes, Jodi's determination and resilience never wavered.
She believes that failure is a gift from God, throwing light on the importance of recalibrating and learning from one's mistakes.
Jody's passion for empowering others led her to spearhead a program that transforms legal assistants into limited scope lawyers in family law.
This groundbreaking initiative not only provides affordable legal assistance but also creates opportunities for those with a strong desire to learn and help others.
With her motto of never giving up, Jodi continues to challenge norms and break barriers, all while uplifting women and giving voice to the voiceless.
Through her stories and experiences, Jodi inspires us to overcome fears, embrace change, and fight for our dreams.
Jody Stahancyk has earned her reputation as a strong woman with a generous heart,a formidable opponent in the courtroom, and a pillar of her community. She began her legal practice in 1973 as a Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney, where she successfully prosecuted for six years. In 1979 she was appointed as the pro tem judge for the Multnomah County Juvenile Court, where she sat until 1982. After this appointment, she spent a year as an Assistant Oregon Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division. From 1983 until she began private practice in 1986, Jody was a full-time mother and wife. In 1986, Jody founded this firm and has continued making innovative and creative advances in the area of divorce and family law to this day. She prides herself on creative solutions to difficult problems in every area of her work. Stahancyk, Kent & Hook has grown from one office in Portland to include offices in Bend, Prineville, Eugene, and Astoria, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. SK&H is one of the leading divorce, family law, and estate planning firms in the Northwest.
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