Hello, Becky!
Becky Barlow is an executive director at Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers who prior to joining non-profit world specialized in criminal defense law for roughly 23 years. She describes herself as honest, hard-working, and persistent which are great qualities for an attorney. Clients knew Becky gave up sleep and family time to give their case the best fight possible.
Becky shared: “I was raised on my family’s farm in rural Kansas where the sharing of opinions (arguing) was allowed and sometimes encouraged. This was further encouraged by my government and history teachers in high school, so of course I had to find a profession that paid me to argue.” What an exciting start of career!
Becky’s greatest achievement is raising a daughter that is comfortable with her intelligence and independence. The next greatest achievement is being a successful female criminal defense lawyer for over 23 years.
What is your professional motto?
Always prepare more than you would normally and definitely more than your opponent.
What advice would you give yourself if you could go back to the start of your Law career?
Ditch the pantyhose sooner and wear lower heels.
What Message can you share with other women to empower them, based on your professional experiences in your career and personal life?
Don’t let the norms of male professionals dictate your professional growth.
