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Health Care Attorney

When I became a more-than-full-time attorney, I was the only person I knew who worked in such an intense career field and also cared for a child with a profound disability. I would go to professional luncheons, colleagues would talk about the "stress" of Ivy League admissions and travel sports, and I would stay silent and nod. A career coach implied that I should not share my family life, because "people will think that you can't do your job." Meanwhile, I became a top health care and life sciences attorney anyway because: - My earliest experiences with lobbying and policy came from advocating for my son, and morphed into passion-driven client service skills. - While my fellow law school graduates were interviewing housekeepers, I was hiring (and firing) home care staff and setting up provider billing, compliance, and appeals. - Remote monitoring? Telehealth? Assistive communication? Invention? And securing grant funding and reimbursement support? Been there, done that. Glad the world has decided to get in on the game, but lots of families like mine were making it work more than a decade ago. Passion-driven innovation seldom comes from attorneys (or people) who've had it easy. - And because I believed, and still believe, that meaningful work is a privilege denied to many. I never start the work day without a prayer of gratitude for being able to do it. March was Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. April is Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month. I guess those are my family's "months", but I'd be willing to bet that you or many of your coworkers have their "special" months as well. Instead of using this season to feel sorry for them and offer your assistance, I would challenge you to experience what they can do for you. Because they've got this. You wouldn't believe how MUCH they've got this. That's what happens when you have no choice. #developmentaldisabilities #disabilityawareness #healthlaw #healthpolicy #healthlawyer #healthadvocacy #autismawareness #autismacceptance #caregiver #workingcaregiver #DEI

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Michele S. Gregory, MS

Executive Director of Medical Advancement at The Ohio State University

7mo

I love this. Thank you for sharing as you are correct-what a gift!! I have a daughter finishing her master’s degree at Ohio State who hopes to become a BCBA and continue her passion for engaging and supporting children like yours. So moved by the impact Olivia Gregory has through her “work” which she absolutely loves!

Katrina Thompson

Real Estate Attorney Focusing on Community Development and Tax Credit Finance

7mo

So well said. You are such an inspiration to all of us with similar struggles.

Jessica G.

Mental Health Passionate - Brand Awareness and Account Management Specialist - Focus Group Aficionado -Telecom Industry Background

6mo

"Passion-driven innovation seldom comes from attorneys (or people) who've had it easy." I'm adding this to my vision board.

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Johnna J Mims

Assistant Project Manager

7mo

Rockstar Mom! I salute you 🌹❤️

Stephen Kim

Chief Legal Officer AVICANNA USA INC.

6mo

Power to you and your child!

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