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SideBar Advisors
Step into the world of law with host Niraj Chhabra as he engages in conversations with accomplished attorneys from diverse legal backgrounds.
In this podcast series, we aim to inspire and enlighten the legal community by uncovering the remarkable stories and achievements of these legal professionals. Gain exclusive insights into their work both inside and outside the courtroom, discovering the profound impact they make in the field of law.
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From Immigrant to Trailblazer: Vanessa Vasquez de Lara on Building a Thriving Law Practice and Empowering Working Mothers
In this episode, we chat with Vanessa Vasquez de Lara, an inspiring attorney who shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. at age 10 from the Dominican Republic to growing a thriving legal practice. Vanessa started her firm in a 10x10 windowless office and, along with her husband, who left his engineering career to join her, grew the business from $1 million to $3.7 million in revenue in under five years. Now leading a team of seven attorneys and staff, Vanessa has built a firm that offers working mothers flexibility, including subsidized office nannies and unique work arrangements. Tune in to hear her insights on entrepreneurship, growth, and work-life balance.