From Hair Salon to City Attorney: Susie Altamirano’s Unconventional Path to Law

From Hair Salon to City Attorney: Susie Altamirano’s Unconventional Path to Law 33:36

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In this episode, Susie Altamirano shares her unconventional journey from growing up in a family of hairdressers to becoming a city attorney. She discusses discovering her passion for public service, overcoming two unsuccessful bar attempts, building experience in tax law and political consulting, and finding her way back to the legal profession. Susie also shares how mentorship, resilience, and embracing an unexpected path shaped her career and what it means to serve as a woman of color in a male-dominated field.

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