About Alreen Haeggquist: Alreen Haeggquist is the Managing Partner at Haeggquist & Eck, LLP, with two decades of dedication to advocating for victims of sexual assault, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Her personal journey, recounted in the best-selling book "Fired Up: Fueling Triumph from Trauma," fuels her empathetic approach and trauma-informed service. Alreen's commitment to justice transcends high-profile cases, embodying her ethos of breaking silence and empowering others to stand against abuse and injustice, a purpose she passionately pursues every day.

 

In this episode, Pratik and Alreen Haeggquist discuss:

• Exploring the journey of overcoming adversity

• Navigating the transition from big law to solo practice

• Managing finances and case selection

• Balancing entrepreneurship and legal practice

 

Key Takeaways:

• Sharing your story and standing up for yourself can turn a negative experience into a powerful tool for empowerment, resonating deeply with both clients and your own healing journey.

• Starting your own law firm requires scrappiness, patience, and a realistic understanding that success takes time, with financial stability often taking around five years to achieve, but the journey is ultimately rewarding.

• Building a successful business requires resilience and strategic planning, ensuring financial stability and continuous growth while navigating the complexities of case selection and competition in the legal field.

• Overcoming self-doubt and fear of failure is key to unlocking your potential; embracing the journey, seeking mentorship, and being open to various tools for personal and professional growth pave the way for success. 

"Everybody has experienced the same thing at some point, and maybe they can provide a tip or two that might help you." — Alreen Haeggquist Connect with Alreen Haeggquist:  Website: https://www.alreen.com/ & https://haelaw.com/

Book: Fired Up: Fueling Triumph from Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Fired-Up-Fueling-Triumph-Trauma/dp/1544541708

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alreen-haeggquist

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alreenh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alreen/

 

From Solo to Scale Information and links

Website: https://www.esquiretek.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esquiretek/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esquiretek/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsquireTek

 

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