Feb 16, 2024
Kathryn interviewed Frieda Garcia, a managing partner at BAL. Frieda shares her journey to becoming an immigration lawyer, primarily influenced by her family's legal immigration issues. Although the field is challenging due to its complexity and politicized nature, it is also rewarding, particularly in cases where she's assisted scientists and nurses.
Frieda commends her firm's intentional diversity efforts and credits this to her rise as a Latina woman. Toward the end of the episode, she reflects on the unpredictable nature of immigration law, emphasizing resilience and empathy as essential attributes. She offers advice to aspiring lawyers, encouraging resilience, forming strong relationships, treating others with kindness, and prioritizing self-care.
Highlights
- Frieda Garcia and her motive behind pursuing law
- Her first experience with immigration law
- The intricacies of looking at immigration law from the perspective of employers
- The start of her passion for immigration law
- BAL's recognition as the most diverse law firm
- The importance of adaptability and resilience in dealing with the unpredictability of her work in immigration law
- How young professionals in law should persevere towards their goals, make and learn from mistakes, and forge strong relationships
- Value of respectfulness and self-care in the demanding field of law and leadership
- How aspiring law professionals should continuously work towards their goals despite the obstacles
Episode Resources
- Link to Frieda’s bio: https://www.bal.com/people/frieda-garcia/
- Frieda video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2L24flp-cY
- BAL Insights page: https://www.bal.com/insights/
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