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2018 WOMEN IN LAW
KIRA L. GROSS
A Voice for the Children
AALM: Did you have any mentors or professors who helped you develop your career?
Grossman-Gil: Attorney Robert Merlin has been a mentor of mine for many years. His passion and desire to do what is right has certainly helped to shape and develop my career to what it is today. He has always steered me in the right direction, informed me of the latest trends in our profession and he actually taught my guardian ad litem course. I am truly thankful to have met him so early on in my career and appreciate all the wisdom he has provided me, even when he didn’t re- alize he was mentoring me, he was.
AALM: How supportive are fellow women practitioners? How do you personally try to help women follow- ing in your career path?
Grossman-Gil: Our South Florida legal community has some of the most outstanding women both in practice and on the bench. I am proud to say that most of my fellow women practi- tioners are very supportive and lend a helping hand when they see a colleague in need. ere are also a handful of all-women networks and social media platforms that provide for the exchange of ideas, concerns and advice that are not only a bene t to our profession but, also to our community at large.
AALM: Tell us something about yourself that people would be sur- prised to learn.
Grossman-Gil: I was raised by a single father who gave up everything to protect and care for me. I think his personal sacri ces is what ulti- mately led to my desire to become an attorney. As an attorney, I believe it’s out obligation to help people, es- pecially those who are neglected or disadvantaged. is philosophy is what drives my work with Voices for Children and acting as a guardian ad litem. Hopefully one day, I will be in a position to devote my practice entirely to pro bono guardian work
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