Mom's a Lawyer: How To Integrate Parenting With a Legal Career feat. Miriam Airington-Fisher

Inspired by watching courtroom dramas with her grandmother, Miriam Airington-Fisher discusses her background and lifelong passion for law. From focusing on public defense and criminal law to running her firm and becoming an author and speaker, Miriam has a unique perspective on the legal practice because “moms a lawyer.”

In this podcast episode, Miriam Airington-Fisher shares her journey of intentionally building a family-friendly law firm for herself and her team. Recognizing the significance of work-life balance, especially as a working parent, she consciously created a work environment that allowed her to be there for her child. This realization occurred when her oldest child started kindergarten, prompting her desire to leave the office at three o'clock.

Through these resources, she gradually acquired the knowledge and skills to create a business and transform her law practice into a successful venture. Consequently, her firm experienced growth and received inquiries from other women attorneys interested in her family-friendly work environment. This informal mentoring eventually evolved into a formal consulting side hustle and led to the publication of her book, "Mom's a Lawyer." The host's experience highlights the importance of continuously seeking knowledge and learning from various resources to develop and expand a law practice.

Creating a Family-Friendly Law Firm

Miriam Airington-Fisher’s book guides women attorneys who want to start their practice or find a better work-life balance within the legal profession. It offers practical advice and strategies for building a successful law firm while prioritizing family and personal well-being. By sharing her journey and lessons learned, Fisher empowers other women to pursue their passions and create a career that aligns with their values.

Side Hustles for Lawyers

Miriam Airington-Fisher is a lawyer who runs a busy law practice with diverse focus areas. Practicing law does not immediately make one a good business owner, yet Miriam has found a way to integrate her career, business, and family life. On You Are A Lawyer, Miriam discusses her love of criminal defense, immigration, and plaintiff-side civil litigation.

Based in Virginia, Miriam's criminal defense practice covers state and federal courts with complex legal issues and high stakes for their clients. Miriam’s practice specializes in immigration law too, where cases are held in federal court. Miriam Airington-Fisher’s practice accepts clients from all across the country and overseas. She even has a small office in Guatemala City to support her bilingual client base.

LISTEN TO LEARN

Unlikely career inspiration from courtroom dramasThe joy of starting your law firmThe value of your kids understanding their mom's profession

WE ALSO DISCUSS

How to create a family-friendly law firmThe struggle to balance work and motherhoodHow to write a book around family obligationsThe lie of work/life balance

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