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Deborah Williamson Dykema When Deborah Williamson graduated from the University of Houston Law Center in 1982, the legal field looked very different than it does now. "When I first started practicing law, women were wearing men's cut suits, with foppy ties and...
Ashley Farrimond Killin, Griffin & Farrimond Ashley Farrimond didn’t know much about the legal world when she first started law school. At the time, Farrimond was simply looking for a way to continue going to school, something that she enjoyed, and law school...
Carrie Douglas Clark Hill Strasburger Carrie Douglas wasn’t raised to be a lawyer. In fact, Douglas was groomed from an early age to follow her physician father’s footsteps and go into medicine. Lawyers were thought to be so low on the "food chain" in Douglas'...
Gayla Corley Langley & Banack When asked what drew her to a career in the legal field, Gayla Corley answered with candor, "A failed path to medical school." Interested in medical school, but more proficient in English and history, Corley quickly learned that many...
Tiffanie Clausewitz President Clausewitz Law Firm As a self-described “activator,” Tiffanie Clausewitz counts her ability to set plans into motion as one of her super powers, both personally and professionally. professionally. And this superpower has been advantageous...
9-to-5 at Home The pandemic has forced us to take our business home to the office Olivia Flores-Ortiz Family is one of the main reasons Olivia Flores-Ortiz works at home in a brightly colored space with a central work table. She helps manage her husband Cruz Ortiz's...
Local Attractions Now Open as Alamo City Begins to Reopen Now that summer is here and San Antonio is ready to reignite its economy, several area attractions and museums have opened their doors again although with safety and social distancing guidelines in...
The Pearl has become the crown jewel of the dining scene here in San Antonio since the old brewery was revitalized into the ultimate social destination. The diverse complex offers high-end residences, hip office space, trendy bars, eclectic social venues, an...
GUY TO KNOW: TIM DERK From Praised Mascot to Motivational Speaker Tim Derk Inspires in Second Act When San Antonioans hear the name Tim Derk, they immediately think of the always entertaining Spurs Coyote mascot who had crowds cracking up for 21 years. He’s...
Role Model: Vanessa Van de Putte Keeping the Family Flag Flying Vanessa Va de Putte caught the vexillology bug at a young age, but don’t worry - it runs in the family. As President and CEO of Dixie Flag & Banner Co., she's the fourth generation of Van de Puttes to...
“FAILURE TO LAUNCH?” FAILURE OF PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT IN YOUNG ADULTS Brian Evans, a 22-year-old young man, visited his Primary Care Physician, Dr. Greene, who has cared for Brian and his family over the past 15 years. Brian had been complaining of episodes of...
JAMIE L. GRAHAM LITIGATION ATTORNEY JAMIE GRAHAM & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Jamie Graham has more than twenty years of legal experience and a well-earned reputation for excellence. Mrs. Graham has earned multiple awards for her excellence and dedication as an attorney....
The Benefits of Biking As a child, there was nothing in the world I loved more than hopping on my pink Barbie bike and cruising around my neighborhood, handlebar streamers flying in the wind. As an adult, cycling is still one of my favorite activities, and as both an...
Marine Finds Passion in Practicing Law The sound of the gavel rings through the court room to signal the start of a trial. Many would be intimidated by such a scene, but for U.S. Marine Capt. Ashley Robert, a defense attorney with Marine Corps Defense Services...
Whether it’s assisting customers in a whimsical boutique, meeting the needs of businesses and homeowners, or helping to heal the wounded, these three Hill Country women have each answered the call to service amid the unexpected twists and turns of their own lives....
Lucy K. Ziegler LPC, MBSR-QT, LLC What area of mental health do you specialize in? I specialize in trauma and the normal reactions to abnormal events. My clients and I work together to address their experience of trauma, as it is for them, and the natural...
Summer 2020 Trends If you are like me, vacations are canceled, and we are sitting at home kissing those beautiful destinations goodbye . for a good reason. Getting used to the new normal post-COVID includes finding peace and relaxation in our hometown or safely...
Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World A Solution That Works One morning, my daughter asked a question I wasn't prepared for. It was highly sexualized. This was not a "where do babies come from" question. I didn't know this "thing" existed until I was a...
