Linda Neilson - DELEGATE
I chose this career path because
I chose this career after circumstances that I went through so this became a natural progression for me.
I prepared for this career by
I prepared for this career by obtaining my Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law and my Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology from Ramapo College of New Jersey.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
The biggest challenge was being a female attorney and I had to overcome that by providing quality legal services to my clients and earn the respect in my field of family law.
My greatest strength(s)
My greatest strength is family law working with divorce and children.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My greatest accomplishment to date are my three children and going back to earn my Juris Doctorate at fifty years old.
My personal/professional goals
My professional goals are to re-evaluate where I am and where I want to be.
What/Who has inspired me the most
My inspiration comes from within. I have always been involved with charitable organizations and I enjoy helping people.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered by making a small but effective difference in the lives of my friends family and clients.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
I participate in numerous charitable organizations and I do pro-bono work for numerous agencies.