In this episode of The Everyday Jefa, host Bessie Martinez interviews Laura Ramos James, a personal injury attorney. Laura shares her journey of becoming a lawyer and her passion for helping injury victims, particularly in the Hispanic community. She discusses the challenges she faced as a Latina in a male-dominated field and the support she received from her family and husband. Laura also talks about her initiative, Mano Amiga, which provides free legal help to injured workers. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a routine and scheduling self-care activities. Finally, Laura shares her idea for a podcast focused on discussing real legal cases. In this conversation, Laura Ramos James discusses the importance of legal support and information, preparing for legal proceedings, overcoming imposter syndrome, finding and engaging with her, upcoming projects, and empowering everyday Latinas.
Takeaways
- Legal support and information are crucial in navigating legal proceedings and protecting oneself.
- Preparing for legal proceedings can make the process easier and less stressful.
- Imposter syndrome can hinder personal and professional growth, but it is important to overcome it and trust in oneself.
- Laura Ramos James can be found on various social media platforms and through a Google search of Ramos James or Ramos James Law.
- Laura Ramos James has upcoming projects, including contributing to a book called Law Moms and another book called Point Taken.
- Empowering everyday Latinas is a passion for both Laura Ramos James and The Everyday Jefa.
Chapters
00:00Introduction to The Everyday Jefa01:13Guest Introduction: Laura Ramos James04:03Becoming a Personal Injury Attorney06:15Switching from Defense to Supporting Injury Victims07:03Growing up in Mexico and Moving to the US08:23Family's Influence on Career Choice09:59The Impact of Motherhood on Career and Life10:54Support from Spouse17:19Recognition and Awards20:06Mano Amiga Program23:27Future Goals for the Law Firm26:46Overcoming Language Barriers32:34Advice for Entrepreneurs and Latinas in Law38:17Maintaining Focus and Self-Care42:56If Laura Had a Podcast45:20Importance of Legal Support and Information46:18Preparing for Legal Proceedings47:17Overcoming Imposter Syndrome48:09Finding and Engaging with Laura Ramos James49:33Upcoming Projects51:52Empowering Everyday Latinas52:18Appreciation for Laura Ramos James
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