Simone Pearce was a trailblazing lawyer and the only female partner at a leading firm. But behind the success was a mother navigating the uncharted territory of raising a child with a rare disability. In this emotional, powerful episode, Simone shares how debating in school led her to law, why she walked away at her peak, and how her daughter’s journey transformed her into a fierce advocate for disability rights and inclusion.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone seeking meaning, courage, and real talk about balancing ambition and family.
Today, Simone continues her impact by working at the university, where she teaches and mentors the next generation of lawyers — instilling not just legal knowledge, but values of justice, compassion, and resilience.
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Teaser
(00:00:45) - Intro
(00:01:13) - Chapter 1 | Simone's Story, Getting Into Law
(00:18:52) - Chapter 2 | Stepping Away From Law
(00:33:19) - Chapter 3 | Grace's Story
(00:42:46) - Chapter 4 | Equity vs Equality
(00:58:28) - Chapter 5 | Teaching Law at University
(01:05:47) - Quick Fire Questions
(01:10:13) - Outro
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#law #disability #womeninbusiness
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