In a recent interview, Frieda Garcia, a managing partner at BAL, shared about her path to success in immigration law. Garcia’s decision to enter the immigration field was mostly influenced by her personal experiences with family immigration struggles.
Immigration law is posed with multiple challenges, which can be accreditation to its complex nature and politicization. Despite these struggles, Garcia finds the career rewarding, in particular when she has the capability to assist nurses and scientists.
Her firm’s deliberate efforts for diversity have played a pivotal role in her rise as a Latina woman. Garcia praised the firm’s initiative and acknowledged it as a major influence for her successful career. Additionally, Garcia highlighted the unpredictable element of immigration law and underscored key traits like resilience and empathy for attorneys in this field.
She recommended the same for those aspiring to be lawyers, urging them to be perseverant, build strong relationships, show kindness and get to prioritize self-care.
The interview was part of The Jabot podcast, an initiative of the Above the Law brand. The podcast concentrates on the barriers faced by women, people of color, LGBTQIA community and other diverse groups, within the realm of the legal profession.
For further details, you can listen to the podcast here.
Full original article concerning Garcia’s experiences and journey can be found here.