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 dramas

The joy of starting your law firm

The value of your kids understanding their mom's profession



WE ALSO DISCUSS


How to create a family-friendly law firm

The struggle to balance work and motherhood

How to write a book around family obligations

The lie of work/life balance



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