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Recorded at the Hispanic National Bar Association's Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., John Gomez and David Arreguin welcome Jackie Winfrey, a former U.S. Navy service member, experienced paralegal, and operations director, for a conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, and finding your path in the legal profession.

Jackie shares how growing up in her family's restaurant in North Carolina taught her responsibility and leadership at an early age. After serving five years in the Navy, she pursued a career in criminal defense before transitioning into business operations and exploring opportunities as an independent paralegal.

The conversation also highlights the value of bilingual professionals in the legal industry, the power of networking through organizations like the HNBA, and the challenges Jackie has faced navigating higher education as a first-generation Latina. Her story offers encouragement to aspiring legal professionals who are still discovering their paths and learning to embrace failure as part of growth.