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Why This Top Family Law Attorney Almost Walked Away from Law School
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28:48Now PlayingGet to know Mudita Chawla, a top family law attorney in New York, in this powerful episode of Beyond the Bar Podcast. Mudita shares her unexpected law school journey, from nearly quitting to becoming a nationally recognized divorce lawyer and passionate advocate for survivors of domestic violence. We dive into her career in matrimonial law, how she maintains work-life balance, and her love for art and global travel—all while navigating one of the most emotionally intense areas of legal practice.
In this candid conversation, she shares:
🎓 Why she nearly quit law school
🛑 What made her stay—and shift her purpose
⚖️ Her early work with survivors of domestic violence
📉 The part of the law she thinks is failing families
🖼️ How art and travel shape the way she sees the world
💡 Her advice for protecting your energy in emotionally charged work
This one’s for anyone who’s ever doubted their path but kept going anyway.
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