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St. Joseph Superior Court judge Arizona State University Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? Growing up, we lived on a farm, and very frequently, my grandparents and my parents would push me to education, education, education. They said: “Doctor or lawyer. There’s neither in our family. You’re going to be one.” At […]

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law What does “diversity, equity and inclusion” mean to you? DEI means ensuring that everyone has a fair chance. People from marginalized and underrepresented communities deserve the same opportunities as everyone else. The American Dream is about advancing through hard work, grit and determination, […]

The Fehribach Group Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I wanted to be a lawyer since the eighth grade. What does “diversity” mean to you? I think diversity means America. I think it means the fact that we are a country and always have been […]

Marion Superior Court University of Missouri School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I decided to enter the legal profession because I wanted to help people who were not able to help themselves. What does “diversity, equity and inclusion” mean to you? Diversity, equity and inclusion means being intentional about […]

Hoover Hull Turner LLP Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I entered the legal profession because I witnessed systemic injustices early in life and understood the critical importance of access to open courts. This inspired me to pursue a career where I could help […]

Cohen & Malad LLP Southern Illinois University School of Law What does “diversity, equity and inclusion” mean to you? Diversity, equity and inclusion means working to create a more just, equitable and inclusive society through intentional efforts to recognize and learn from history, analyze how systems, policies and practices have caused or contributed to discrimination […]

Taft Stettinius & Hollister Indiana University Maurer School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? My sister, who is seven years older than me, was always the perfect student and I felt like I could never live up to her achievements. She attended law school for one year, decided she hated […]

Krieg DeVault LLP University of Illinois College of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? Initially, I loved the idea of arguing a case in front of a judge or jury. However, when I decided to enter private practice (law firm), I loved taking an issue and analyzing how the law applies […]

Office of the Governor Valparaiso University School of Law Why did you decide to enter the legal profession? I view the legal profession as an art. The ability to study, develop and apply law to the ever-changing needs of an ever-evolving society requires keen technical writing aptitude, precise analysis and incredible oratorical and presentation skills. […]