2026 First-Generation Lawyers Special Issue Attorney at Law Magazine is proud to introduce its 2026 First-Generation Lawyers Special Issue celebrating attorneys who are the first
“I didn’t grow up knowing lawyers,” attorney Marcela Mercado says. “I grew up knowing work.” A strong willed, determined, and gifted student of life, Mercado was
AALM: What initially drew you to the practice of law? Tell us about your journey to law school and your time spent as a paralegal.
AALM: What initially drew you to the practice of law? Tell us about your journey to law school. SB: I was taking general ed classes
We sat down with the founders of Norton Basu to discuss their entry into the practice of law and how they’ve persevered to build a
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“The phrase ‘to whom much is given, much is expected’ is more than a cliché to me. It’s a core value of mine,” says Ray
For decades, law firms have operated under a peculiar paradox. They insist on hiring brilliant executives to run increasingly complex enterprises, yet they deny those
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