Her Story
About Selena
Selena Pierre has spent 10 years in the legal field, specializing in family law matters such as divorce, custody cases, asset distribution, and dependency law focused on family reunifications. She earned her undergraduate degree in international relations from Berry University in Miami and her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, graduating in 2020. During law school, she completed internships as a legal and judicial clerk at the San Diego Superior Court, assisting judges with family law cases. She previously held a provisional license to practice law, which she allowed to expire recently in order to focus on studying for the bar exam. Selena is an active member of the Pi Alpha Delta Legal Society. She attributes her drive to the pride of her family and aspires to serve as an example for them and her future children. In her advice to others, she emphasizes not comparing one's path to others and focusing only on personal progress, while encouraging young women entering the field to practice resilience and patience.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Selena
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my family being proud of me. It fuels me for the next steps in my life because I would like to be an example to the members of my family and hopefully my children someday.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Do not compare yourself to others' experiences or accomplishments because your road is your personal one and your path is different than any other path. Focus on what you want to accomplish and only compare yourself to your past self.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Do not give up, resilience is key, and also patience is key. It's a long road that requires years of studying and experience in the field. Having a Juris Doctorate is a long road ahead. Take it day by day and do not forget the goal.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The main things that are important to me in life is my family. I'm literally in friends, you don't have nothing, you can be out.
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