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Jun 2024
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Ep 185 | Miriam Airington-Fisher | Attor...

Benjamin Gold
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 185 features Miriam Airington-Fisher, Owner & Attorney at Airington Law in Richmond, VA focusing on Immigration Law.  Miriam shares her journey with us as an author, coach, mother, and attorney running a business as a working mom.  Miriam takes great pride in the family-friendly culture at her firm, and is passionate about supporting other lawyer moms so they can continue doing great work and have a meaningful personal life.  Miriam released a book, Mom's A Lawyer: How to Start a Firm and Take Control of Your Life provides an in-depth guide to help lawyer moms create a firm that's profitable, yet family-friendly. 
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