In an in-depth interview with the Cleveland Jewish News’ Reagan Anthony, attorney Roni Sokol discusses how her personal experiences have fueled her career, and about making the choice to pursue law school and a career before starting a family. Here is a taste of the interview:
Anthony: Do you find that your experiences continue to motivate you in your work?
Sokol: One of the reasons I wanted to become a lawyer was to be able to give a voice to people who are unable to fight for themselves, or those who have been victimized . . . After 21 years in practice, these desires continue to motivate me daily. It is deeply gratifying to help people who have been wronged or mistreated by others.
Anthony: In an Attorney at Law article from 2016, you allude to feeling pressure to conform to societal norms to start a family and abandon your career. What advice would you offer to the young people who are struggling with this choice?
Sokol: I have seen so many changes in the way women are perceived just in the past 20 years . . . What I would tell young women today is to do what you enjoy . . . There is no longer a right or wrong answer. Whatever gives you personal satisfaction is what is right. It’s that simple.
