As I step into my role as an Associate Attorney at Thomas Law, I’ve been reflecting on how profoundly this firm has shaped my understanding of what it truly means to practice law.
I started here as a legal assistant in 2021, sorting through case files, preparing documents, observing client meetings, and quietly absorbing the rhythm of a firm built on clarity, strategy, and compassion. What I didn’t realize then was that these early tasks would become the foundation for everything I now do as an attorney.
At Thomas Law, I learned that the practice of law is far more than statutes and case citations. It is problem-solving with precision. It is listening carefully to clients who are stressed, overwhelmed, or uncertain. It is crafting solutions that balance legal realities with human needs. Most importantly, it is doing all of this with intention, honesty, and integrity.
Watching Margeaux work was transformative. She approaches every matter with a blend of strategy and empathy, always asking, “What is the goal? What outcome truly serves this client?” That mindset became the driving force behind my own desire to attend law school. Through law school, bar prep, and now into practice, I’ve come to understand that great advocacy isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about being the clearest.
Great lawyers bring structure to confusion, confidence to uncertainty, and fairness to situations where people feel powerless. As I begin this next chapter, I carry with me the lessons learned in these halls: that law is both a privilege and a responsibility, and that meaningful legal work requires equal parts discipline, humility, and heart.
I am grateful to have grown within a firm that values mentorship, access, and excellence, and I look forward to serving our clients and community with the same dedication that inspired me from the start.
-Riley Conrad
