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“ EVERY PART OF YOUR DEVELOPMENT PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY IS A JOURNEY , SO GIVE YOURSELF GRACE IN THE PROCESS .”
Attorney Kristen Gillis credits her parents for keeping her grounded and encouraging her throughout her life so far ; her dad gets extra credit for introducing her to his work and sparking her interest in a law career . “ My dad is an amazing attorney , and I spent many days as a child in his office ,” she said . The other motivating factor was Gillis ’ service mindset , one that she uses daily on behalf of her clients handling personal injury , wrongful death , trucking accidents and civil litigation matters . “ I became a lawyer because I enjoy helping others ,” she said .
Helping Hand : I am a member of various civic organizations such as The Links , Incorporated and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , Incorporated . I also serve on the Baptist Health Foundation Board of Directors . During the pandemic , I co-founded a nonprofit called Until We Do It alongside three other women with the mission to provide PPE to communities most in need . We worked with organizations , celebrities , companies and government officials across the United States to distribute almost one million masks . We were featured on “ The Today Show ” and in Vogue magazine . We had some amazing partnerships with Cosmopolitan magazine , Rent the Runway , New Balance and The Real Real .
Photography by Aubrie Lemon Moates .
Point of Pride : I am proud of the acceleration of my individual and professional growth within the last two years especially . I recently became managing partner for my law firm , Gillis Law Group , P . C .
Firm Foundation : God keeps me grounded . I cannot say it enough that a relationship with God will give you peace , happiness and encouragement for the rough days . Get to know Him .
LOVE LIST
GILLIS ’ ALL-TIME LOCAL FAVES
SHOP STOPS : I love buying gifts from Rosemont Gardens and Melissa Warnke Candles .
DEFINITE FOR DINNER : La Jolla
COFFEE CRUSH : Vintage Cafe
MAIN MOTTO : “ If a task is once begun , never leave it ‘ till it ’ s done . Be the labor great or small , do it well or not at all .” - Unknown
Fast Forward : I hope to continue to fine-tune my legal and business skills so I can continue serving the River Region , but questions about the future and plans also make me think about Proverbs 19:21 : “ Many are the plans in a man ’ s heart , but it is the Lord ’ s purpose that prevails .” So , what God has for me is what my plan is !
Fulfilled :
Often , when I meet clients , it is one of the most difficult times of their lives , and it is an honor to be in a position to be of aid to them .
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