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— MEMBER SPOTLIGHT —
MIRANDA SHAUGHNESSY
Mama Justice MW Law Firm • Tupelo , Mississippi
What was the first job you had ? Folding clothes and organizing displays at Old Navy .
What ’ s your proudest moment as a trial lawyer ? Passing the Bar exam on the first try . Being an attorney is a dream for me .
I attribute my success to …. My parents , sister , husband / in-laws , teachers , and friends .
What is your most notable verdict or settlement ? Financially , somewhere in the several hundred thousand range without going to trial .
What is your fantasy job ? Either running a flower farm or a combo coffee shop / bookstore
What is your guilty pleasure ? Watching Monday Night Raw ( WWE )
What do you like to do in your time off ? I like to bake pretty cookies , try new recipes , and do yoga .
What ’ s your favorite hobby ? Reading .
What ’ s one word that describes you ? Tenacious .
What keeps you awake at night ? TikTok and anxiety .
What newspaper do you generally read daily ? The New York Times
What advice would you give a young attorney ? Stand up for yourself , and don ’ t be afraid of making mistakes — mistakes are the best way to learn .
How do you relax ? By meditating or taking a long bath .
What ’ s your most embarrassing moment in life ? I have several , but most recently I tripped over a small stair in court and fell in front of the judge , opposing counsel , and everyone in the gallery .