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Sarah Hyser-Staub
Board Member
McNees Wallace & Nurick
Harrisburg
What has been the proudest moment of your career so far?
The proudest moment has been obtaining a sentence of just one day of confinement in a
federal perjury case for a pro bono client who was also a victim of domestic violence.
Is there a guiding principle or mantra that you live by?
The mantra I live by is probably " ever forward. "
How do you define courage?
I would define courage as having the conviction to take an action that you believe to be right
even if it's difficult or very unpopular.
What is the most courageous thing that you are doing now?
The most courageous thing I'm doing right now is trying to speak out as much as possible
about the dangers I see to American democracy posed by some politicians who think they
can ignore the law.
Who did you admire when growing up and why?
Growing up, I admired many of the female politicians and leaders including Hillary Clinton
and Ruth Bader Ginsburg because of their pioneering role for women in the law and politics.
What has being a criminal defense attorney taught you?
Being a criminal defense attorney has taught me that people are more than their worst
actions.
What is the best piece of advice that you have received?
The best piece of advice I've received relates to balancing family and work. I was once told
to remember that on some days I will be a great mom, on other days I'll be a great lawyer,
other days a great wife, a great daughter, friend, etc., but rarely will I be able to be all these
things at once, and that is okay.
Why did you seek a leadership position in PACDL?
I sought a leadership position in PACDL because I have been so impressed by the commitment
of the organization's members and leaders to advancing the interests of the criminal defense
bar, and I wanted to be part of it.
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