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will do next. This allows them to move with more confidence and accuracy in front of the jury. Whether it be telepathy, intellect, or just A+ communication skills, these ladies have found a consistent way to gain the outcomes they seek for the county. There are plenty of challenges. Not only are they a minority as women lawyers, but they are also younger than the majority of practicing attorneys in the region. On occasion, an out-of- town lawyer has shown up and mistakenly underestimated them. Undoubtedly, those underestimations never last long, and Crisp and Richards always remain professional while competently proving themselves daily. They speak affectionately when mentioning the support, they gain from each other. “I don’t know how anyone could do this job without [a partner like] Lauren,” Crisp said. “And vice versa,” Richards followed. Their husbands are also core to their success. Both women credit the men in their lives for unwavering support and selfless attention to their families. Managing kids, church and school activities, friends, and a constant stream of questions about their high-profile wives—their husbands are the glue, helping hold it all together. Is there a next step on the horizon for this legal team? For this pair, the focus is on the here and now. The court has a backlog of cases that desperately need their full attention, and each day adds something new. Crisp and Richards know how vital their work is, so they rarely, if ever, drift from the task at hand. Each day, each case, each minute they are working… that is the minute that matters most—that is where they give their all.
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