Her Story
About Kiki
Kiki Griffith is an associate at a law firm in Washington, DC. She has nearly nine years of experience in the legal field and has been in her current role at the firm for six years, following a two-year clerkship for a judge. Griffith primarily works on investigations, assisting clients with government information requests, building defense strategies and advocacy plans, and helping enhance or build compliance programs. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland College Park in 2015 and her law degree from UVA in 2018. Griffith was admitted to the DC Bar in February 2019 and the New York State Bar in September 2020. She serves as a Next-Gen Leader for the White House Historical Association. Griffith attributes her success to her faith in God, her ability to be an independent thinker, and the support of good mentors. She advises others not to wait for opportunities but to go out and get them, and encourages young women entering the field to trust their independent thoughts while still taking advice when appropriate. Her core values place God first, followed by health and wellness, family, close friends, and her job.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Kiki
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute it to three things. First and foremost, my faith in God. It's very important to me. It's my identity. My parents raised me to keep God first in everything that I do. The second thing is being an independent thinker. Everybody has a unique perspective that only they have. My ability to unabashedly lean into my independent perspective has allowed me to grow personally and professionally. The third thing is having good mentors. I've been blessed to have a mentorship village.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Don't wait for anything. Whether it's recognition or an opportunity, go out and get it. Don't wait for it to come to your desk. Make your own way.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be an independent thinker and don't be afraid to share your independent thoughts. It's okay to take advice, but the smartest people also know when to stop taking advice and to trust their independent thought.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
God is first. Health and wellness is second. Third is my family. Fourth, my close friends who are like family. Fifth is my job.
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