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2023 Unsung Legal Heroes: Sheri Lavely Leyva
Staff Report//July 13, 2023//
Legal Secretary: Legal Assistant, Franke, Schultz & Mullen
There is no problem that Sheri Lavely Leyva can’t fix or handle in a timely manner.
“I often say Sheri is my right hand and I would not be able to juggle my career and home life without her assistance at every turn,” said one of her nominators.
Leyva is always willing to help out her colleagues and often works evening and weekend hours to assist her attorneys. She always has a “can do” attitude and a cheery smile for everyone.
What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is knowing that my knowledge, dedication, and contributions to the firm have allowed me to be a part of the firm’s success.
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was to become a lifelong learner.
What is something that would surprise people about you?
Something that would surprise people about me is that I am an avid hiker.
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