Home: Bethesda, Maryland. Age: Hmmm... Profession: Attorney. Organization: FisherBroyles, LLP. Title: Partner; FisherBroyles’ Employment Counsel. Preferred pronouns: She/Her/Hers. Alma mater: B.A., Tufts University; J.D., George Washington National Law Center.
Best description of your professional role: Problem solver. Current project: Leveling the playing field for girls of diverse backgrounds. Recent professional development: Panel speaker on COVID-19 developments in the workplace. Hobbies: Peloton, reading, hiking and bernadoodle playtime. Recent travel or adventure: Nashville! Last book read: We Are Not Like Them, by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza. Recently viewed and recommended: Obsessing over The Handmaid’s Tale (I know I’m late to this series).
Personality profile: Determined, authentic, perceptive, generous. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Fun. Moral compass: You know the right thing to do. What is your greatest joy? My family. What is your greatest fear? Someone in my family dying. What is your guilty pleasure? Hallmark holiday movies. What natural talent have you neglected? Writing. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Author.
What three emojis best describe you? 🙄🥰☕️.
How do you relieve stress? Exercise. What is your go-to workout? Peloton, running. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? An ocean. Who has had the greatest influence on your life? My mom. What is the best advice you received growing up? Whatever decision you make is the right one. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Streaming services. What is your favorite app? Instagram. What is your go-to source of news and information? CNN. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? Election of Barack Obama as president.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Equitable leadership for women and people of color and better understanding of mental health challenges and the need for accommodations. What change would you like to see in the world? Less friction in the employment relationship; a female president. What message do you want to send out into the world? Breathe. What mega-trend most excites you? Inclusivity and diversity from the top down. What mega-trend most concerns you? Antisemitism.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Marisa Tomei. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A queen. What object would you first save from your burning home? My dog, Marty. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my husband, kids, parents, brother, sister-in-law and niece, at the beach. What advice would you give your younger self? Breathe, you can do this.
Personal mission: Workplace transformation; equity. Personal motto: You only get one life. Favorite quote: "You can only control yourself; you can't control other people" (Epictetus). Desired epitaph: Beloved spouse, mother, friend, daughter, sister. Professional, calming influence.
