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"Rule your mind or it will rule you"

Inthelegalarena,prominentwomenlawyersstandaspowerfulinfluencers,molding theyoungmindsoftomorrow.Withexceptionallegalacumenandunwavering dedication,theybecomeguidingbeaconsforaspiringlawyers.Throughmentorship, advocacy,andtheirowngroundbreakingachievements,theyinspirethenext generationtostriveforexcellence.Thesewomenlawyerstranscendtraditionalroles, demonstratingthatgenderisnotabarriertosuccess.

Theirimpactextendsbeyondcourtroomvictories,fosteringanenvironmentwhere diversityflourishes,andwheretheseedsofchangearesowninthemindsthey nurture.Asmentorsandrolemodels,theyshapethefuturelegallandscape,cultivating alegacyofempoweredandformidablelegalminds.

FeaturingforCIOWomenMagazine’sthisissueofTheMostProminentWomen LawyersToWatchOutarethestoriesofsuchwomenmakinganimpactonthe youngmindsoftomorrow.

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MichelleBohreer, ManagingMember BohreerLawFirmPLLC, the at isaforce tobereckonedwithinthelegalindustry.Herpassionforlawandaccountinghas madeheraformidablefigureinthebusinessworld,especiallyinemploymentand businessmatters.Withyearsofexperiencenavigatingcomplexlegalmatters,Michelle hasestablishedherselfasago-tolegalexpertforbusinessesseekinglegal representation.Herdedicationtohelpingothersandheroutstandinglegalskillsmake heroneofthemostprominentwomenlawyerstowatchoutforinthelegalindustry.

Michellehasalwaysbeendrawntowardtheintersectionoflawandaccounting.Her passionforhelpingothershasfueledherjourneyinthisfield,especiallyinhelping clientsnavigatethecomplexitiesofemploymentandbusinessmattersthatevery businesspotentiallyfaces.Shehasextensiveexperienceasatriallawyerandhasseen firsthandwhatcangowrongwithaclient'sbusiness.

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Sheleapsintoherroleseffortlesslytotransformintoa completelydifferentperson.Sheportrayshercharacterlike nobodyelseandbecomesirreplaceableintheentertainment industry.Whoisshe?That'sourbelovedSophie(FromSophie's Choice),MarylStreep.Foranaveragehuman,ittakesmonthsor yearstomastertheroleforanymovie,however,Merylcandoitina matterofweeksbeforefilmingarole.Shehasactedandsungin dozensofmoviesfordecades.Inthisarticle,wewillreadaboutthe biographyofMerylStreepandsomelesser-knownfactsthatwill blowyourmind.

FromaCheerleadertoanActress

Almosteveryactor/actresswhomakeitbighavetogothroughsome sortofstruggleatleastonceintheirlives.ThisholdstrueforMerly Streepaswell.MerylStreepbeganhercareerattheageof12with voicetrainingandtookupactinginhighschool.Inherhighschool days, sheevenwasacheerleader.Duringherstrugglingdays,sheworked asawaitressattheHotelSomersetinSomerville,NewJersey After graduatingwithadegreeindramaandcostumedesign,shestarted workinginsummerstocktheatre.Later,shemovedtoNewYork Cityforherprofessionalcareerasanactress.

Despiteherstruggle,shewasquiteabrightstudent.Shehas acknowledgedmultipletimethatshepossessesphotographic memory,whichallowshertomemorizelinesinonereading. ShehadlearnedtoplayViolin,bypracticingforjustsixhoursaday foreightweeksaspreparationforherrolein“MusicoftheHeart (1999)”.However,themostsurprisingthingisshehasaweirdfear ofHelicopter

MemorablePerformancesfrom'MissPerfectionist'

MerylStreepisbestknownforherperfectionistnaturewhile workingonset.Famousforherabilitytomasteranyaccentfluently, shehasplayedreal-lifecharactersofJuliaChild,EthelRosenberg, KarenSilkwood,KarenBlixen,RobertaGuaspari,Lindy Chamberlain,SusanOrlean,andMargaretThatcherinmovies. Moreover,shehasfrequentlyworkedwithdirectorMikeNichols,an Academy-award-winningdirector.

Inherearlydays,MerylhadappliedtoLawSchool,however,she sleptonthemorningofherinterviewandmissedtheopportunity. Shetookitasasignandstartedworkingonthingsthataredestined forher Today,herfanscalledthemselves'Streepers'.

Meryl'sperformanceasSophieZawistowskain“Sophie'sChoice”is rankedthirdamongthe100GreatestPerformancesofAllTime (2006)byPremieremagazine.Shegained15poundsforherrolein “Julie&Julia”.You'llbesurprisedtoknowthatshereplaced MadonnaintheleadroleofRobertaGuaspariinMusicoftheHeart. MerylStreepplayedthecharacterofKarenSilkwoodinthemovie “Silkwood”whichwasranked47thinthelistofthe100yearsofthe GreatestScreenHeroesandVilliansbytheAmericanFilmInstitute

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Heroes.Moreover,shebecamea memberoftheAcademyofMotion PictureArtsandSciences(AMPAS). Merylhasreceivedherhonorary degreefromPrincetonUniversityin Princeton,NewJersey.Fortheseand manyothermemorableperformances, shewasranked37thGreatestMovie StarofalltimebyEntertainment Weekly.

Thingsyouprobablydon'tknow aboutMerylStreep

DoyouknowMerylishernickname givenbyherfather?Beingadie-hard fanofMerylStreep,youmightknow manyinterestingfactsabouther.Inthis section,youwillexploresomelesserknownfactsabouther

Ÿ Merylhadappliedtotrademark hername

Justacelebritything,MerylStreephad appliedtotrademarkhername.She appliedtotheUnitedStatesTrademark Officetotrademarkhernameofficially Itgaveherexclusiverightstouseher nameintheentertainmentindustryof Hollywood.Thisapplicationreferred tohermovieappearances, engagements,television,etc.toprevent anyoneelsefromusinghernameand earningmoneyofftheirbrand.Itgave heranextraadvantagetoprotecther namefromanyunauthorized commercialuse.

Ÿ Sheholdsanadvanceddegree fromanIvyLeagueuniversity

Beingacheerleaderinhighschool, Meryldidn'tneglectherstudies.In 1969,shejoinedVassarCollegeafter completingherhighschoolstudiesand receivedaBachelor'sDegreeinFine Arts.Laterin1975,shecompletedher Master'sdegreeinthesamefieldfrom YaleUniversity.Furthermore,shewas awardedanHonoraryDoctorofArts degreebyDartmouthCollege.Meryl StreephashonorarydegreesfromIvy Leagueuniversities.

Ÿ MerylStreepwasonceevicted fromherapartment

MerylStreepwasinvolvedina relationshipwithJohnCazalewhowas apartof“TheGodfather”movie.She sharedanapartmentwithhimandtheir relationshiplastedforalmostthree years.Johnwasdetectedwithlung cancerandMerylhadtosettlehis medicalbillsafterhisdeath. Consequently,shewasevictedfrom theapartment.Eventually,Merylhad tostaywithherbrotherandhisfriend.

Ÿ Shegaveawayhersalarytothe Women'sHistoryMuseum

In2011,MerylStreepplayedtherole ofBritishPrimeMinisterMargaret Thatcher,thefirstfemaleprime ministeroftheUnitedKingdominthe movie“TheIronLady”.Surprisingly, shewaspaidonemilliondollarsforthe movieandtherolemadeherwinthe thirdOscar.Shedonatedherentire earningfromthemovietobuilda HistoryMuseumattheNationalMall inWashington.Themuseumwasbuilt toteachthehistoryofwomeninthe world.

Ÿ MerylStreephastakentraining foroperasinging

YoumightknowthatMerylStreephas beennominatedforGrammyAwards forherworkin“MammaMia”.She hasbeentrainedasanOperaSinger underherteacherEstelleLiebling. MerylStreepstarredinMusicalssuch as“IntotheWoods”,and“Mamma Mia:HereWeGoAgain!”

Ÿ Shewasnominatedfor21 AcademyAwards

MerylStreepwasnominatedforatotal of21AcademyAwardsandwonthree Oscarsforheroutstanding performancein“Kramervs.Kramer”, “Sophie'sChoice”,and“TheIron Lady”.Mostofthesenominationswere forBestActressandBestSupporting Actress.

Ÿ MerylStreepdonatedDevil WearsPradawardrobeforthe causeofcharity

MerylStreepplayedtheroleof MirandaPriestlyin“TheDevilWears Prada”.Itwasoneofthemostfamous rolessheplayedeverinhercareer Morethanonemilliondollarswere spentonhercostumedespitetheloans fromvariousdesigners.Themovie spenthugemoneyonthecostumeas itsmainfocuswasonhigh-end fashion. Ratherthankeepingthat wardrobe,Meryldonatedittoacharity auction.

Ÿ SheleftherfirstOscarAwardin theladiesroombymistake

MerylStreepwonthefirstOscar AwardforherroleinKramervs. KramerastheBestSupportingActress in1979.Aftergivingheracceptance speechonthestage,shewenttothe ladiesroomandmistakenlyleftthe award.Themomentwashilariousas shegottoknowaboutitonlywhen someoneshouted,“Someonehasleft theOscarAwardintheladiesroom.”

AwardSeriesofMerylStreep

MerylStreephasbeentheTop AchieverinvariousAward Nominationsandhaswonmanyof them.Sheistherecipientof3 PrimetimeEmmyAwardsalongwith nominationsfor17ScreenActors GuildAwardsand15BritishAcademy Awards.Merylhad31GoldenGlobe Nominations,however,shehad received8suchawards.Furthermore, in1979,sheperformedinthesmall televisionseriesknownasHolocaust, whichgrantedherEmmyAward.Later on,shegotnominatedforAcademy AwardforthefilmDeerHunter

VariousOscar-assignedrolesofMeryl Streepinclude,TheFrench Lieutenant'sWoman(1981),Silkwood (1983),OutofAfrica(1985),Ironweed (1987),EvilAngels(1988),Postcards fromtheEdge(1990),TheBridgesof

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MadisonCounty(1995),Doubt(2008), OneTrueThing(1998),Musicofthe Heart(1999),Adaptation(2002),The DevilWearsPrada(2006),Intothe Woods(2014),andFlorenceFoster Jenkins(2016).

10Must-WatchMerylStreepFilms

MerylStreephasperformedinnumerous moviesandhasbeenacclaimedforher performancenotjustbyaudiencesbut alsobycritics.Since1975,shewas featuredin75moviesandappearedon someotherplatformsinmedia.Itisa difficultjobtochoosethebestMeryl Streepperformance.However,therearea fewMerylStreepfilmsyoucan'tmiss:

1.Sophie'sChoice(1982)

2.Doubt(2008)

3.TheHours(2002)

4.TheBridgesOfMadisonCounty (1995)

5.Adaptation(2002)

6.KramerVs.Kramer(1979)

7.LittleWomen(2019)

8.Manhattan(1979)

9.FantasticMr.Fox(2009)

10.TheDeerHunter(1979)

FAQs

1.HowoldisMeryl Streep?

Currently,in2023,Meryl Streepis73yearsold.

2.WhatisMerylStreep's networth?

AccordingtoCelebrity Networth,MerylStreep'snet worthis160milliondollars.

3.WhoisMerylStreep's husband?

MerylStreepmarriedDon Gummerin1978andthe couplehasfourchildren.

4.WhendidMerylStreep startacting?

Merylstartedactinginher earlycollegedays,however, shewasfeaturedfirsttimein 1977inthemovie“Julia”.

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Standing At The Intersection Of Business And Law MANAGING MEMBER | Cover Story CIO Women Magazine |21
MICHELLE BOHREER

Asmoreandmorewomen breakbarriersandmake significantstridesinvarious fields,thelegalprofessionisno exception.Womenlawyersarenow morevisiblethaneverandareleaving theirmarkonthelegalindustry These womenarebreakingthroughtheglass ceilingandpavingthewayforyounger generationsofwomentofollowin theirfootsteps.

MichelleBohreer,theManaging MemberatBohreerLawFirmPLLC, isaforcetobereckonedwithinthe legalindustry.Herpassionforlawand accountinghasmadeheraformidable figureinthebusinessworld,especially inemploymentandbusinessmatters. Withyearsofexperiencenavigating complexlegalmatters,Michellehas establishedherselfasago-tolegal expertforbusinessesseekinglegal representation.Herdedicationto helpingothersandheroutstanding legalskillsmakeheroneofthemost prominentwomenlawyerstowatch outforinthelegalindustry

PassionForHelping

Michellehasalwaysbeendrawn towardtheintersectionofbusinessand law.Herpassionforhelpingothershas fueledherjourneyinthisfield, especiallyinhelpingemployers navigatethecomplexitiesof employmentandbusinessmattersthat everybusinesspotentiallyfaces.She hasextensiveexperienceasatrial lawyerandhasseenfirsthandwhatcan gowrongwithaclient'sbusiness.This hasuniquelypositionedhertohelp clientspreventbusinessand employmentdisputesbysettingup proactiveandpreventativemeasuresto minimizefutureissuesandconcerns. Shetakesgreatprideinbecominga strategicpartnerforbusinessesofall sizes,fromentrepreneursstartingtheir businessestoFortune100companies.

Michellesays, "I work with some of the tremendous people and companies in the world. I enjoy helping businesses grow and prosper by assisting them in ways to avoid so many of the possible pitfalls involved in commercial and employment matters." Sheis committedtoprovidingeffectiveand zealousrepresentationforherclientsif issuesarise.Herdedicationtoherwork andclientshasearnedherareputation asatrustedadvisorandadvocate.Her expertiseinbusinessandlawandher passionforhelpingothersmakehera valuableassettoanybusinesslooking tonavigatethecomplexitiesof employmentandbusinessmatters.

ProfessionalBackground

Michelleisalsothefounderand managingpartnerofawoman-owned boutiquefirmthatspecializesin employmentdefenseandcommercial litigation.Herprofessionaljourney beganafterobtainingalicenseasa certifiedpublicaccountantinTexasin 1986,aftercompletingherBachelorof BusinessAdministration,magnacum laude,attheUniversityofHoustonin 1984.

Beforeattendinglawschool,Michelle practicedpublicaccountingforArthur Andersen,oneoftheBigEight accountingfirms.Shelatergraduated cumlaudeandOrderoftheCoifwitha DoctorofJurisprudencein1989and wasadmittedtopracticelawinTexas in1990andColoradoin1997. Michellehasbeencommittedto creatingawomen-ownedlawfirm focusingonpersonalservicesincethe beginningofherlegalcareer.She achievedthisgoalinthefallof2019 whenshefoundedBohreerLawFirm.

Michellehasreceivednumerous accoladesforheraccomplishments withinthelegalindustry Theseinclude a10/10ratingthroughAVVO,anAV

ratingbyMartindale-Hubbell,and recognitionasoneofHouston's50 MostInfluentialWomenbyHouston WomanMagazine.Shehasalsobeen namedaTexasSuperLawyerforover 15years.ShereceivedLitigatorofthe YearandBestTrialLawyerin AmericaforEmploymentLawawards fromtheAmericanInstituteofTrial LawyersandtheNationalInstituteof TrialLawyers,respectively Additionally,shehasbeennamedone oftheTop100EmploymentLawyers bytheAmericanAcademyof Attorneys,WomenLeadersinLawby TheAmericanLawyerMagazine, BestLawyersinTexasfortwoyears, andAmerica’sMostHonored LawyersbyTheAmericanRegistry

Michellecreditshersuccesstoher commitmenttobeingpresent, available,andveryresponsivetothe needsofherclients.Herdedicationto personalserviceandexpertisein employmentdefenseandcommercial litigationhasmadeheratrusted advisorandadvocateforherclients.

InitialDifficulties

Intheearlyyearsofherlegalcareer, Michellefacedvariouschallenges, includingbeingtheonlyfemale lawyerintheoffice.Shehadto overcomegenderstereotypesinwhat wasperceivedasa"man'sworld"and persistentlyworkedtowards becomingapartnerinmultiplelaw firms.Shealsofacedthedouble standardwomenface,wherebeing aggressiveandconfidentisoften labeledasa"Bitch,"whilemen exhibitingsimilarqualitiesareseenas assertiveleaders.Despitethese challenges,Michellehasalwaysbeen dedicatedtomentoringandhelping femalelawyersgrowprofessionally, recognizingtheneedformorewomen inthelegalfield.

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Shefirmlybelievesthatitisessentialforwomentosupporteachotherpersonallyand professionally,andshehasmadeherselfavailabletoassistotherwomeninthelegal profession.Hereffortsinempoweringandupliftingwomenhaveearnedherrespectand admirationfromhercolleaguesandpeers.

Expertise&FuturePlans

Withmorethan30yearsofexperienceinbusiness,employmentnegotiations,and litigation,Michelleisahighlyregardedattorneywhobringsauniqueperspectivetoher legalpractice.Sheapproachesherroleasacounselorandstrategicpartnertoherclients first,intendingtoavoidlitigationthroughproactiveefforts.

Michelleactivelyassistsherclientswithdevelopingandimplementingappropriate employmentpoliciesandprocedures,andfrequentlyadvisesentitiesthatare restructuringtheirbusinesses.Sheisalsowell-versedinfederalandstateemployment lawsandofferstrainingprogramstoassistherclientsinmeetingongoingcompliance challenges.

Michelletakesprideinprovidingpersonalservicetoeachofherclientsandaimsto growherfirmoverthenextfiveyearstoserveabroaderrangeofclientsbetter.Shealso continuestomentorandassistfemalelawyersintheirprofessionalgrowth,recognizing theimportanceofliftingeachotherintheindustry Withherwealthofknowledgeand experience,Michelleispoisedtocontinuesignificantlyimpactingthelegalfieldfor years.

PowerhouseCPAAndLawyer

Michelle'suniquesetofskillshasbeenagreatadvantageforherclients.Michelle's backgroundinaccountinghastaughtherhowtoreadandanalyzeacompany'sbooks andrecords,givingherabetterunderstandingoftheirpriorities,spendinghabits,and overallfinancialhealth.Withastrongfoundationinaccountingandlaw,Michellecan offerherclientscomprehensivelegaladvicewhileunderstandingthefinancialimpactit canhaveontheirbusiness.Thisallowshertohelpbusinessesplanstrategicallyby providinginsightsonstructuringtheirbusinessforfinancialgrowthwhilecomplying withallrelevantregulationsandlaws.

Michelle'sexpertiseinlawandfinanceallowshertoidentifyandproactivelyaddress potentiallegalandfinancialissuesforherclients.Heruniqueperspectivehelpsclients makemoreinformeddecisionsandachievegreatersuccessbycoveringalltheirbases. Michellebelievesinkeepingherclientsinformedoflegalchangestoavoidcostly mistakesandisdedicatedtoprovidingthebestpossibleservice.

GivingitBacktotheCommunity

Michelleisapersonwhostronglybelievesingivingbacktohercommunity.Sheis guidedbythephilosophy"Towhommuchisgiven,muchisexpected"andisdedicated toherworkandcommunity.Aswellasmanagingherlawfirm,Michelleservesasthe chairoftheKNOWAutismFoundation,anorganizationfocusedoneducatingthepublic aboutautismandprovidingresourcesforfamiliesaffectedbyit.

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Michelle’s Dedication To Her Work And Clients Has Earned Her A Reputation As A Trusted Advisor And Advocate. ’’ 26

Michelleisalsoheavilyinvolvedwith RotaryInternational.Sheservesas PastDistrictGovernorofRotary District5890,whichhas63Rotary clubsinthegreaterHoustonareaand isamemberoftheRotaryClubof HoustonSkyline.Michelle's involvementwithRotaryhas significantlyimpactedherlife.She wasevenawardedthehighest individualhonorfromRotary International,theServiceAboveSelf Award,in2017forhercontributions tothecommunityandtheworld.

AsidefromRotary,Michellealso volunteershertimeandexpertiseas anadvisorfortheHUBHoustonand H.E.A.R.T.Program.Shehas volunteeredwiththeAmerican CancerSocietyandwasthefirst womantoserveasthechairofa nationalfootballaward,theRotary LombardiAward.Michelle's dedicationtogivingbacktoher communityisevidentinhermany volunteerrolesandhercommitment tomakingapositiveimpactonthose aroundher

BalancingWork,Life,and CommunityService

Michelleisafirmbelieverinsocial responsibility.Sheseesitasan obligationtogivebacktothe communitythathasgivenherso much.Herguidingphilosophyis "To whom much is given, much is expected." Sheactivelyand intentionallyserveshercommunity andtheworlddespiteherbusywork schedule.Shefeelsthatserving honestlyandwithintegrityiskeyto gainingthetrustofothers,andshe makesanefforttogettoknowpeople whosharehervalues.Michelle believesthatpeoplearemorelikelyto supportbusinessesorindividualsthat givebackandsupporttheir community

ForMichelle,Rotaryhasbeenasourceof blessingsbeyondmeasure.Shebelieves thatgivingback,servingothers,and focusingonsomethinglargerthanoneself areoneofthebestwaystostaypositive andhopeful,evenindifficulttimes.She encourageseveryonetogetinvolvedin theirneighborhoodandmakeadifference.

ParentingaChildwithAutism

Michelleunderstandsparents'challenges whenbalancingworkandlifewhile raisingachildwithAutism.Shebelieves onewaytomakeiteasieristobeopen abouttheirchild'sconditionsopeople understandhowtoprioritizetheirtime. Michelleadvisesparentstoembracetheir children'sstrengthsandexposethemto thebusinessworldasmuchaspossible. Sheunderstandsthatparentsmaybe hesitanttolabeltheirchildrenasdifferent, butshebelievesthateveryexposurewill significantlyimpactthechildandthe parent.Sheencouragesparentstodothe sameandtofindjoyintheirchildren's uniquequalities.

PerspectiveontheLegalSectorand LegalTech

Michellehasauniqueperspectiveonthe legalsector'schallengesandopportunities today.Onemajorchallengesheseesisthe ever-mountinglegalfeescompaniesface asthenumberoflawsuitsdoesnot decrease.Employersmustworkwiththeir clientstopreventlawsuitsratherthan simplydefendingthem.

RegardingtheemergingtrendofLegal Tech,Michellebelievesthatabalance mustexist.LegalTechcanhelplawyers bemoreefficientandeffective,giving moretimetofocusonprovidingquality servicetotheirclients.However,shealso emphasizestheimportanceofpersonal relationshipsbetweenlawyersandtheir clients.In-personface-to-facemeetings helpdeveloptrust,whichiscritical betweenalawyerandaclient.

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LessonsLearned

Throughouthercareer,Michellehasbeeninspired byavarietyofpeople.Hergreatestsourceof inspirationinthelast20yearshasbeenherson, Luke,whoisontheautismspectrum.Sheconsiders himaheroandbelievesLukehastaughthertosee differencesasstrengthsandalwaysfocusonthe positive.Shehasalsobeeninspiredbypowerful womeninthefieldoflaw,includingBarbaraJordan andRuthBaderGinsburg,whohaveencouragedher tobelievethatanythingispossible.

Reflectingonherjourney,Michellehasvaluable adviceforheryoungerself.Sheadvisesagainst siloinglifeandencouragesfindingwaystoblend personalandworklife.Shebelievesit'simportantto bringfamilyandchildrenalongwhenentertaining clientssothatonedoesnothavetochoosebetween them.Toachieveawork-lifebalance,she emphasizestheneedtosetboundariesathome,such assettinghoursforworkandpersonaltime,learning tosay“no,”andadoptingwaystoreducestress.

MoreThananOvercomer

Michelle'sdaystartswithquiettimetocenter herself,thengettinghersonreadyandheadingto work.Herdayisfilledwithemails,clientmeetings, andcourthearings.Sheoftenworkswellintothe eveningbutstillmakestimeforactivitiesoutsideof work.

Ifherlifestorywereabook,Michellewouldtitleit "MoreThananOvercomer."Thistitlereflectsher challengesthroughoutherlife,fromgrowingupto enteringthemale-dominatedlegalindustryand beingaparentofachildwithspecialneeds.Despite theseobstacles,Shehasalwaysstrivednotjustto survivebuttoovercomeandachievehergoals.Her bookwouldbeaninspiringtaleofresilienceand determination,showingthatanythingispossible withhardworkandapositivemindset.

AdviceforAspiringLawyers

Michellehasbeenpracticinglawforover30years.Whenasked abouttheadvicethathasimpactedherleadership,sherecallsa partnertellingherthatpersonalserviceiskeytoretainingclients. Thisadvicehasshapedherleadershipstyleandhasledherto prioritizeunderstandingandmeetingherclient'sneedsandgoals.

Forthosewhoaspiretobecomelawyers,Michellesuggests followingtheirpassionandnotbeingdiscouragedbyanyone.She advisestofocusongainingexperienceandstudyinghardinthefirst yeartoachieveahigh-classrank.Ratherthanoverlyconcernedwith makingmoneyorgettingajobatabigfirm,sheencourages aspiringlawyerstothinklong-termandfocusontheirultimate goals.

Michellealsobelievesthatlegaltechnologycanbebeneficialto lawyers,asitcanimproveefficiencyandeffectiveness.However, sheemphasizesbalancingtechnologywithmaintainingpersonal clientrelationships.Inherview,face-to-facemeetingsarecrucial fordevelopingtrustbetweenlawyersandclients.

ValuableAdvice

Successisnotalwaysguaranteedforanybuddingentrepreneur,but puttinginconsistenteffortandstayingcommittedtotheprocesscan significantlyincreasethechancesofachievingdesiredoutcomes, advisesMichelle.Sheemphasizestheimportanceofwork-life balanceandblendingpersonalandworklife.Moreover,she suggestssettingboundaries,learningtosay"no,"andnotstartinga businessalonewithoutthehelpofanemploymentlawyer

Asanemploymentlawyer,Michelletakespreventativemeasuresto avoidlitigationwhenunforeseenclaimsarise,suchassexual harassmentclaimsorfinesandpenaltiesduetoincompleteor incorrectemploymentdocumentation.Herexpertiseincompliance withfederal,state,andlocalemploymentlawscanhelp entrepreneursnavigatethecomplexandconstantlychanging regulations.Ultimately,Michellebelievesthatentrepreneurscan benefitfromhavingapartnerinanemploymentlawyerwhocan helpwithlegalmattersandpreventcostlymistakes.Bybeing proactive,entrepreneurscanfocusongrowingtheirbusinessesand achievingtheirgoals.

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Backinmychildhood,oneofmy friendsgiftedmeakeychainofthe EiffelTower.Iwassoawestruckbyits sheerbeautythatIcouldn'ttakemy eyesoffit.Istartedresearchingaboutit ontheinternetandgottoknowabout theEiffelTowerinParis.Sincethen,I havebeencuriousaboutthemonument andwantedtoexploresome enchantingsecretsregardingthesame.

ThisUNESCOWorldHeritageSitehas afascinatinghistoryandstunning architecture.Youcanunraveltheallure oftheEiffelTowerinPariswithme throughthisarticletodiscoversome mesmerizingfactsandinsightsabout it.Moreover,throughthisarticle,you willunlockthedynamichistorical backgroundofthetowerandknow moreaboutthelavishhotelstostay nearthemagnificentEiffelTowerin Paris.

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VibrantHistoricalBackground

EiffelTowerorLaTourEiffelin French,isaneminentsymbolofParis andoneoftheworld'smost recognizablelandmarks.Gustave Eiffel,aFrenchengineerandhisteam constructedthetowerin1889forthe occasionofExpositionUniverselle (World'sFair)whichwasheldinParis tocelebratethe100thanniversaryof theFrenchRevolution.Theheightof theEiffelToweris330metersanditis thetallestman-madestructureatthat time.Despitefacingcriticismfrom citizensforwastingmoney,thetower wasacclaimednotonlywithinFrance butalsoattheinternationallevel.

Severalglobalfilmmakerscravefor shootingfilmsorsongsneartheEiffel TowerinParis.Itisoneofthemost visitedmonumentsworldwideand attractsmillionsoftouristseveryyear. Byservingasapowerfulsymbolof Parisianbeauty,theEiffelTowerstands asatestamenttohumaningenuity.Its richhistoryandtimelessbeauty continuetocaptivatevisitorsfrom aroundtheworld.

UnveilingFascinatingFactsabout EiffelTower

Beingoneofthemosticonic landmarksintheworld,theEiffel Towerenduresnumerousintriguing secretsandcaptivatingstoriesthatwill blowyourmind.Hereareafew interestingfactsaboutthisarchitectural marvel:

1.EiffelTowerusedtolookyellow earlier

E I F F E L T O W E R

EiffelTowerhasbeenstayingupdated withthechangingfashionofParis City.In1889,itusedtolookreddishbrown,coatedinyellowpaint.In1968, thetowerwasadaptedtobrowncolor, andtoday,itispaintedinthreeshades. CIO Women Magazine |35

Aftereverysevenyears,60tonsof paintisappliedtothetowertomakeit lookyoungforever

2.EiffelTowerusedtobetheworld's largestbillboard

During1925-1936,duskfellacross Parisandquartermillionbulbs attachedtoitssidewereilluminatedto spellthenameoftheFrench automobilecompanyCitroën.The advertisementincluded100-foot verticleletterswhichwerevisiblefrom 20milesaway

3.ThePetitionagainstEiffelTower inParis

EiffelToweriswidelyrecognizedas thesymbolofromance.However, artistsfromParisclaimthatthedesign ofEiffelTowerwasnotoriginal.A petitionwasfiledby300peoplethat includepainters,artists,sculptors,etc. Theycalledita“giganticblackfactory chimney”thatevencommercialmindedAmericadoesnotwanttobuy andtheyfiledthepetitionin1887on theoccasionofValentine'sDay

4.Hometoascientificlaboratory

Namesof72Frenchscientistsare engravedontheEiffelTowerandon thetoplevel,ascientificlaboratory wasinstalled.Scientistsusedtostudy anatomy,astronomy,meteorology, physiology,etc.byexperimentingin thelab.Eiffelinstalledan aerodynamicswindtunnelin1909at thebasetochecktestsofexperiments.

5.Itwassupposedtobetorndown after20years

Theintentionbehindbuildingthe EiffelTowerinPariswastoshowoff theindustrialprogressofFranceand destroyitafter20years.TheFrench governmenthaddecidedtodemolishit byestablishingaradioantennaand

wirelesstelegraphtransmitterinthe tower.However,thankstoits increasingpopularityamongmasses, thatdidn'thappen.

HiddenGemsnearEiffelTower

Undoubtedly,EiffelTowerisan impeccableexampleofan architecturalmonument.However, youcanvisitsomeotherplacesnear itonceyouareinParis.Thesegems giveyouanunforgettableexperience thatwilladdmoretoyourEiffel Towertrip.

1.MuséeduQuaiBranly-Jacques Chirac:Inthismuseum,youwill findinformationabouttheartand civilizationsofAfrica,Asia,Oceania, andtheAmericas.Ithaspreserved variousartifactsandculturalobjects aroundtheworld.

2.TrocadéroGardens:Itislocated justacrosstheSeineRiverwithina fewstepsfromtheEiffelTower The Gardensofferexcitingviewsofthe towerfromwhichyougetthebest picturestopostonsocialmedia.The fountainnearthegardengivesyoua soothingfeelingandthelightsinthe waterareatreattotheeyes.

3.ChampdeMars:Itisavastgreen spacethatstretchesfromtheEiffel TowertotheÉcoleMilitaire.Ifyou arelookingforanidealpicnicspot, thisistherightchoiceforyou.Along withenjoyingtheiconicviewofthe tower,youcanhaveastrollthere.

4.MuséeRodin:Itshowcasesthe workoffamoussculptorAuguste Rodinandissituatedinabeautiful mansionnearEiffelTowerinParis. Theextensivecollectionofthe museumincludesiconicsculptures like“TheThinker”and“TheKiss,” setamidstaserenegarden.

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5.Invalides:Itisestablishedatashortdistancefromthe EiffelToweranditisacomplexofbuildingsthathouses severalmuseumsandmonuments,includingtheMusée del'Armée(ArmyMuseum)andthetombofNapoleon Bonaparte.

BestHotelstostaynearEiffelTower

TherearedistinctotherattractionsnearEiffelTowerin Paris.IfyouwanttostaynearEiffelTower,youshould beawareofthesehotelsthatarelocatedinitsproximity

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Ÿ SplendidHotelParis:Itprovidesasplendid experiencetoguestsjustasmentionedinthenameof thehotel.Eachroomisair-conditionedandthestaff isguestaswellaspetfriendly.Thehotelis1.1miles awayfromtheEiffelTowerand1.4milesawayfrom theParisExpo-PortedeVersailles.Youcanvisit OrsayMuseumwhichis1.9milesawayfromthe hotel. CIO Women Magazine |37

Ÿ BulgariHotelParis:Thehotelis thelatestjewelintheGolden TriangleoftheCityofLightsthat islocatedelegantlynearAvenue GeorgeV.Ithasavibrantbarand loungethattakescareofthetaste ofeverykindofguestatthe internationallevel.Thepenthouse providesapersonalbathroom, bathtub,coffeemachine,minibar, safetydepositbox,etc.toenjoya lavishstayatthehotel.Itis1.2 milesawayfromtheEiffelTower

Ÿ MaisonVilleroy:Thepropertyis locatedinParisandgrantsallergyfreeroomsandrestaurants.You canhavefreeWiFieverywhere andenjoyacomplimentary breakfast.EiffelTowerisa16minutewalkfromthehotel.Spa andwellnesscenterservicesare thecherriesonthecakehere.

Ÿ Relais12bisBed&Breakfastby EiffelTower:Thehotelis500m awayfromtheEiffelTowerand situatedonthe1stfloorofthe building.Itsroomsare individuallydecoratedandit includescontemporaryfurniture thatgoeswiththetasteofguests. Yougetthefacilityofluxury toiletries,ahairdryer,abathrobe, andslippers.Dinneratits restaurantsmatchestheexperience ofhavingdinnerattheEiffel Tower

Ÿ RésidenceCharlesFloquet:The hotelislocatedintheheartof Parisandis50mawayfromthe EiffelTower.Inevery accommodation,youwillfinda balconyforeveryroom, comfortablebeds,andminibars. TheHotelisrenovatedbygiving historictouchtoit.Everyroom providesapicturesqueviewofthe EiffelTower

TipsforVisitingEiffelTower

GoingforaParistripandcoming withoutvisitingtheEiffelToweris somethingthathappensveryrarely! ButbeforeplanningyourParistrip, youshouldknowwhatprecautions needtobetaken.Hereistheessential informationyoumustknowbeforeyou visittheEiffelTowerinParis.

Ÿ TheIdealtimetovisitEiffelTower isintheearlymorningafter9.30 am.Ittakesmostly1to1.5hrsto seeEiffelToweroverall.Thenyou canhavebreakfastorlunchat MadameBrasserie,onthefirstfloor oftheEiffelTower.

Ÿ YoucanusetheParistravel guidebooktoavoidtimedelaysand mismanagement.Itwillenrichyour tripexperienceandcreate memories.Itisadvisedtouse comfortablewalkingshoesand wearlightweightclothesinaddition tocarryingaselfiestickandthe camera.

Ÿ Itisimportanttogetthe'museum pass'onedaybeforeifyouare planningtovisitmanyplaces withinlessduration.The'citypass' givesyoutheextraadvantageof freetransportoryoucanbooka privatecabasperyour convenience.

Ÿ Itisbettertobuyonlineticketsto EiffelTowersothatyoudon'thave towaitinalongqueueforalong time.Furthermore,youcangeta tourguidewhowillexplain everythingindetailaboutEiffel TowerinParis.

TheConcludingNote!

EiffelTowerinParisisamarvelof engineeringandthemostacclaimed monument.Itscaptivatingbeautyand historicalsignificancehavemadeita must-visitdestinationfortravelers aroundtheglobe.Fromitsstunning

viewstoitsintricatedesign,theEiffel Towercontinuestoinspireaweand admiration.Wehopeyouenjoyed readingourblogandreceived importantinsightsonEiffelTower

FAQsrelatedtoEiffelTowerinParis

1.Whatisthenearestbusand railwaystationtoEiffelTower?

“ChampdeMars-TourEiffel.”isthe nearestbusstationaswellasarailway stationfromtheEiffelTower.Itis locatedatwalkingdistancefromthe landmarkandyouwillfindthemost convenientstationtoreachEiffel Tower.

2.HowoldisEiffelTower?

EiffelToweris130yearsoldandone ofthemostdistinctivesymbolsofnot justthecapitalcityofParisbutalso everyFrenchcitizen.

3.WhatisParisfamousfor?

InadditiontoEiffelTower,Parisis famousforLouvreMuseum,and Notre-Damecathedral.Duringyour vacationsinParis,youcaninclude thesetouristspotsinyourlist.

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Sellingisoftenarguedasanartora science.Itisaskilltobemastered withpractice.Tillthetimeyoudon’t gothereandgiveityourall,you won’tknowthetechniquesfor successinselling.Intechniquesfor successinsales,persuasionis consideredthemostimportantoneto master.Eveniftodaymostjobsare sales-oriented,noteveryonecanmake asalesoeasily Therearesome learnedsalestechniquesforsuccessin salestobefollowed.

Tobeagreatsalesperson,youneedto firstfocusonfailures.Which customeryoucouldn’tcrackandwhat wasthereasonforthesame?Thisisa questionofwhichansweryou’llget afteralotofpractice.Itisa combinationofartandscience. Nobodyhasprovedittobeanartora sciencefully.So,itisalways consideredasacombination. Mentioningsometechniquesfor successinsales:

Herearetechniquesforsuccessin sales;

1.Delivermorethanpromised:

Thesethingsareusedalotbyecommercecompaniesastechniques forsuccess.Alotofbrandsusethis methodtobeintheconscienceof people.Theytrytogivesomething extrawiththeproductorprovide offersinkindofcash.Ithelpstobuild trustandloyaltyofthecustomer.

Bemindfulofsettingrealistictargets ofover-delivering.Provide exceptionalserviceortheproductand beintouchforfeedback.Observethe feedbackgivenandtrytoovercome thesituationonthenextoccasionifit isaseriousissuereportedbythe customer.Unexpectedly,whena customergetsmorethanhedemanded isthebestthing.Hemaydoword-ofmouthpublicityforyou.

2.Everycustomerisyourfirst:

Onthelistoftechniquesforsuccessin sales,treatthisoneasanonchangeabletrait.Thisshouldbethe bestthingyou’redoing.Assumethe customeryou’regoingtoapproachis yourlife’sfirstsale.Itwillgiveyouthe sameenthusiasmasyoureallyhadat thetimeofyourfirstsale.

Youmayleavealastingimpressionas youtryhardandgobeyondasneeded. Youwillcreatecustomeradvocates whowillvouchforyouatanygiven time.Assumingthis,theeffortis visibletothecustomerandthe organizationtoo.Thecustomerafter thesuccessfulpurchasemaygive appropriatefeedbackaboutyoursales techniquesandrememberyou.

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Beinremembrance

Inthetechniquesofsuccess,being rememberedisanotherskill.Meaning, yourtactshouldbesuchthatyou shouldberememberedfortheskillyou possess.Makingthecustomerhappy andpositiveaboutthepurchasehe’s makingisthesalesperson’s responsibility.Insteadofmakingstandoutproductsalsoofferstand-outsales experience.Givethankyounotesor writeapersonalizedmessageafterthe purchaseisdone.

Buildadvocatesandgetthemto interactwithyourcurrentcustomers. It’llgivethemvalidationthatthe salespersonisgoodandnotdeceiving inanyway.Itisagoodwaytofollow thelistoftechniquesforsuccess.Your handlingoftheoverallsalemustbe cleverandmindful.Trytobesmartand ateaseasmuchaspossible.

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Learntohandleobjections

Youwillfacesomecontradictory statementsfromthecustomers.As customersalsodoabitofresearch beforepurchasingaproduct/service,

theymaycomeupwithastudy.Inthis regard,techniquesforsuccesssuggest keepingthepresenceofmind. Communicatewithconfidenceandtry toconvincethembyprovingtothem whyyourproduct/serviceisbetter The customermaytellthatthesame productorsamecategoryproductof anotherbrandisgood,better,and cheaptoo.Thisexactisyourskill whereyou’vetohandlethecustomer perfectly

Forthis,youmustknowsome technicaldetailsofyourproductand showhowtheyarebetter.Thiswould beagoodtipinthetechniquesfor success.Dealingwithcontradiction requiresacoolmind.Afamous proverbworkshere:Listento understand,notrespond.Sticktothis principle.Talktoseniorsabouthowto handlethecontradictions.Followas theysay.Thebestoptionhereyoucan doistoshowcaseyourtechnical knowledgeofwhyyourproductis betterthanyourcompetitors.

5.Listenwhileyoucommunicate

Effectivecommunicationisthemost necessarythingtodoinsales.Without goodcommunicationskills,youwon’t beabletoconveyyourmessage properly.But,inthetechniquesfor success,listeningtothecustomer patientlywhiletheyaskanydoubtsisa signofaskilledandmasterful salesperson.

Answeringallquestionsandsolving thedoubtsofthecustomeristhe topmostpriorityofanysalesperson. Listeningisapracticetonurtureasit willtakeyouaheadinyoursales career.Beintouchwithyourcustomer. Askifthepurchasedproduct/service worksfineornot.Itisapartofaftersalesservicesandshowsyoucare aboutthecustomer

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6.Studyyourcompetitors

Intoday’shighlycompetitive landscape,observingcompetitorsvia differentmediumshasbecomea necessity.Studyhowarethey achievingtheircurrentmarketshare, whatistheircustomerretentionrate, howhavetheydoneitandhowis brandloyaltyworkingforthem.All thesequestionsneedconcreteanswers. Discussitwithyourseniorsandcome upwithsomeideasforincreasing sales.Askforbrainstormingsessionsin theorganizationtomakeachangein thestrategiesofthesales.

7.Showempathyandapersonal touch

Depictingempathyintermsofsolving theissuesthepotentialcustomeris facing.Putyourselfintheirshoesand mastertheartofselling.Begenuine andkeepacustomer-centricapproach. Showthecustomeryougenuinelycare forthemandtheproblemthey’re facing.

Beempathetictowardsmakingthe experienceforthecustomerblissful. Ofcourse,youwantthemoneywhich comesfromthesalebut,entertainthe customeruntilheisfullysatisfied.If not,delegatetheresponsibilityto someonewhoisasgoodasyou.Make theexperienceunforgettableforthe customer.Thiswillbuildadvocacyfor you.

Conclusion

Asweconclude,wecansaythat sellingismoreofanart.Itrequiresus tobesensible,impromptu,tactful,and determined.Also,remembernotevery salewillbesuccessfulnomatterhow mucheverexperienceyougain.There isnoonewaytobesureofasale.

Thereareseveralwaysthataretried andgotsuccessfulorevenfailed.You canleveragetherightelementsand

technologytopersuadethecustomer. Yourproductknowledgeshouldalso beonthetop.Sharpenyourskillsdaily Beempatheticandpracticeacustomercentricapproachatalltimes.Assaid,it willcreateadvocacy.Besoft-spoken andreadilysolvecustomerdoubts.

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