Empowering Stories of Female Trailblazers in Law - 2024 | CIO Women Magazine
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The political Journey of Kamala Harris is divided into four parts - the District Attorney of San Francisco, the Attorney General of California, the US senator from California, and the vice-president of the US. Now have a look at her journey in detail.
1. District Attorney of San Francisco (2004-2011): This was the rst step in her political career. She was the rst woman and the rst African American to hold the position. She majorly focused on criminal justice reform and reducing re-offending rates.
2. Attorney General of California (2011-2017): She became the Attorney General of California, again making history as the rst African American Woman in the role. Holding this position, she majorly focused on issues like marriage equality and environmental protection.
3. US Senator from California (2017-2021): Being a Senator, she was known for her strong questioning in Senate hearings and her work on immigration, healthcare, and civil rights.
4. Vice-President of the US (2021-Present): Inuenced by the political career of Kamala Harris in 2020, Joe Biden chose her as his Vice-Presidential candidate. Together, they won the election, and she became the rst South Asian American to hold the position of Vice President in the United States.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Kamala Harris
1. She visited India as a child and was heavily inuenced by her grandfather, a high-ranking government ofcial who fought for Indian independence, and grandmother, an activist who traveled the countryside teaching poor women about birth control.
2. Harris joined the Alameda County prosecutor’s ofce in Oakland in 1990 as a district attorney focusing on sex crimes.
3. In 1994, Harris began dating Willie Brown, who then became the speaker of the state assembly and was 30 years older than Harris. Later on, in 1995, she broke up with Brown because “she concluded there was no permanency in our relationship”.
4. Her friendship with Barack Obama dates back to his run for senate in 2004. She was the rst California ofceholder to endorse him during his 2008 presidential bid.
5. She did her second marriage with Doug Emhoff, a corporate lawyer in Los Angeles, in 2014 ofciated by her sister Maya. Emhoff has 2 children from his previous they call her “Momala”.
6. In 2017, she went viral for her sharp questioning in sessions of the Russia Investigation.
7. In 2019, American President Donald Trump called Harris “nasty” for her questioning during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
8. She is an enthusiastic cook-lover who has tried almost all the recipes from Alice Waters’ The Art of Simple Food.
9. Her go-to travel shoes are Chuck Taylor sneakers.
10.Her motto comes from her mom “You may be the rst, but make sure you’re not the last”.
It was too hard for Kamala Harris to grow up as a woman of color in a predominantly white and male political landscape. Some people focus on her race and gender rather than her policies or abilities.
In politics, it's very common for politicians to face criticism, especially when they have different opinions. Harris has to face more criticism than others because of her color, race, and gender.
As vice-president Harris is constantly in the public eye. People analyze everything she does and try to pick out the mistakes. It sometimes affects her work and decision-making. This level of scrutiny is very common when you’re a prominent public gure.
Kamala Harris has made history by becoming the rst black person to serve as Vice President of the United States. She is an inspiration to diverse communities dominated by white men.
Dealing with other countries:
As Vice President, Kamala Harris plays a role in US foreign policy. This involves working with leaders from other nations and representing US interests abroad. It requires brilliancy in diplomacy, understanding of international issues, and building relationships with leaders around the world.
Conclusion
Kamla Harris is a prime example of resilience and commitment. Her journey is lled with success and struggles. Today, she is an inspiration to women living in a diverse society and tortured for their color, race, and gender. Her leadership shows how diversity can shape and strengthen a nation, leaving an impact on American democracy.
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Carmen Kiavila's Entrepreneurial Approach to Law
Kiavila Avocats | Attorney At Law
In the dynamic and often challenging world of law, female trailblazers continue to break barriers and pave the way for future generations. Among these inspiring gures in 2024 is Carmen Kiavila, an Attorney-at-Law at Kiavila Avocats.
Being a multifaceted professional, renowned as an entrepreneur and multiaward winner with a specialisation in tax and tech law. Her passion for human and social sciences, encompassing law, economics, and nance, is evident in her impressive educational background. She graduated from the DJCE of Toulouse, the Bar School Training Center of Paris, Queen Mary University of London and holds a Master of Science degree in Financial Economics from the prestigious business school HEC Paris.
Carmen's expertise extends across various sectors, working with large groups, small companies in France and Switzerland, as well as individuals involved in French-Swiss and international disputes. Known for her unwavering availability and reliability, Carmen Kiavila is dedicated to representing her clients with the utmost professionalism and commitment.
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