Riley Scott is our Law Clerk here at Johnson Law Group, and she is passionate about every aspect of her work. Yet, her path to this career was, as she calls it, unconventional. It twisted and turned until she found herself exactly where she belonged.
"In the day when I cried out, you answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul ." –Psalm 138:3
Growing up on the East Coast, Riley wanted to be a veterinarian and was drawn to the sciences. After getting her Bachelor’s in ecology and Master’s in marine biology, she worked as a chemist in water treatment for three years. In that time, she studied environmental regulations to gain a certification in environmental compliance. This experience altered her course. When Riley could no longer advance in this career, she turned to law. “I thought law school would be interesting,” Riley remembers. “I really enjoyed the regulation side of things, and it seemed to fit me really well.” Although she’d intended to pursue a degree in environmental law, her path took another turn. “I realized what I loved the most is working with people, and you don’t do that when you’re working on policy,” Riley explains. Soon after, she gained experience in family law at the Juvenile and Family Law Clinic at the University of Colorado Law School. “I got into the family side of things, and coming from a family that has experienced numerous family law-related legal issues, it was a good fit for me. I was comfortable with the content, and it's such a personal thing when you're working with people going through some of their toughest moments. I absolutely love what I do now, and I plan to do it for as long as possible.” Since joining our team at Johnson Law Group, Riley has shown us just how passionate she is about her work. “I’m here to support the individuals we represent. I'm grateful for the opportunities and mentorship provided all across the board here. I’m fueled by the passion and our mission here at the Johnson Law Group. It’s a great place to work.” We see Riley’s dedication each day and are so proud to have someone like her to represent everything we stand for at the firm.
Inspired by Candiquik.com SPOOKY STRAWBERRY GHOSTS
These adorable chocolate-dipped strawberry ghosts will be the stars of your Halloween party!
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Outside the office, Riley tries to spend her time outdoors, cycling or hiking. However, most of her time is spent with her two rescue dogs, Axel and Disco. Her dogs are adorable, “and extremely high maintenance,” Riley jokes. She spends the rest of her free time engaging with local businesses in her community.
• 16 oz white chocolate, chopped • 24 strawberries • 1 package mini dark chocolate chips
Directions
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate at 50% power for 30 seconds. Remove it and stir, then repeat the process until melted. 2. Lay out a sheet of parchment paper. 3. One by one, dip the strawberries into the melted white chocolate and set them on the parchment. Allow the extra chocolate to pool to form a “tail” effect. 4. Before the chocolate coating fully cools, add three mini chocolate chips to each berry to form two eyes and a mouth. 5. Let chocolate set, then serve your spooky snacks!
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wisdom that counselors and psychotherapists spend decades attaining. And although friends and family can offer support, talking to them about what is bothering us doesn’t always resolve the issue (or end with the best advice!). Professionals can give us evidence-based advice focused not just on our short-term emotions, but also on our long-term health. If you ever find yourself wanting strategies to manage life’s more difficult moments, I recommend therapy. We should never forget that our mental health matters, and there is nothing wrong with talking about it. Why not start right now? –Myles Johnson
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