WOMEN OF WESTPORT (CONTINUED)
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JILL D. BICKS FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY PULLMAN & COMLEY
K E L LY A . S C O T T FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY PULLMAN & COMLEY
ANNE C. DRANGINIS RETIRED JUDGE PULLMAN & COMLEY JILL D. BICKS WHY SHE BECAME A LAWYER: “I was terrible at math, but loved to read, play games and solve puzzles. Plus, I wanted to save the world. Law seemed liked the only option.” WHAT MAKES HER SUCCESSFUL: “I bring empathy, problem-solving, creativity and nuance to my work. I see myself as a counselor/advocate, rather than a warrior, who partners with clients to help them achieve the best outcome possible for themselves and their children.” KELLY A. SCOTT WHAT MAKES HER GOOD AT WHAT SHE DOES: “I am good at what I do because I am authentic in my practice. That authenticity resonates with fellow attorneys, clients, judges and other professionals with whom I interact on my cases. The family law bar is a small one, statewide, so you will have multiple cases with the same attorneys – your reputation matters. I am always transparent and treat each client as my partner in the resolution of his or her matter. It helps establish a rapport of trust between us and assures them that I will always keep their best interests at the forefront. That does not mean I will think they are always right, or reasonable, but the ability to have a candid discussion in those instances is crucial.” ANNE C. DRANGINIS ON HER LEGACY: “I am not sure that I am any better than most at insight into my own behavior so as to declare a legacy, but I hope I have helped a few people survive an experience they dreaded, that I moved the needle ever so slightly in the arc of justice, and that my existence was a positive for my larger community.” pullcom.com 32
Westport Lifestyle | May 2020