PWB024: Leaving a Corporate Job to Create a Law Firm to Serve Corporate Clients - A Conversation with Attorney Dorcia Carrillo

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This episode:

Six years after graduating from law school and gaining experience in the corporate world, Attorney Dorcia Carrillo decided to create an opportunity that better aligned with the work that she desired. Due to her network that she built from her prior work experience, Attorney Carrillo opened The Law Office of Dorcia Carrillo with clients already prepared to work with her. She focuses her firm on international trade and other business matters with an emphasis on a holistic approach to client service.

Attorney Carillo also often shares on LinkedIn insights related to her experiences serving businesses.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

  • “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin

  • “I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual” by Luvvie Ajayi

  • “I Can't Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I've Put My Faith in Beyoncé” by Michael Arceneaux

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