Closing statements: How has your definition of success evolved throughout your legal career?

“My definition is based upon the continued referrals from prior clients and/or referrals from my peer group. The practice of family law is difficult enough, but when you receive the recognition from your clients that they are willing to give your name to friends and/or family members, I believe I have represented favorably.”
– Deborah Henry, of counsel at Lashly & Baer PC in St. Louis

“I hope that [m]y clients and my cases make a difference in improving the conditions not only of my clients, but also of society as a whole.”
– Lynne Bratcher, partner at Bratcher Gockel Law in Independence

“In the beginning, success was mastering my area of the law and ‘winning’ my cases. Now, success is waking up and feeling enthusiastic about my work on a day-to-day basis.”
– Alexandria Shah, staff attorney at the 22nd Judicial Court in St. Louis City

We were wondering … Why are you passionate about being a lawyer? To share your answer, email gtlustos@mobar.org or visit MoBar.Wufoo.com/forms/closing-statements.