Heather Call Fuller is an attorney with Lincoln Derr law firm in Charlotte. She started her law career working with the Department of Justice in Washington D.C., defending the United States in medical malpractice cases.
After her time at the Department of Justice, Fuller took a break to focus on raising her three children over the next 14 years. When she decided to return to law, she encountered obstacles related to licensing requirements and had to overcome the hurdle of retaking the bar exam.
In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Fuller discusses:
Her journey back into the legal profession.
Starting a tennis club at her son’s middle school.
What it was like studying and re-taking the bar exam as a mother with three kids.
Her role as a puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence.
The significance of intentional decision-making.
Fuller received The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Award in 2023.
This podcast episode is part of a series highlighting winners of The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 awards, which honor and celebrate often unheralded people over the age of 40 who are making impactful contributions to Charlotte. It’s hosted by Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation and Arbitration.
Find out more about the 40 Over 40 awards by going to Ledger40over40.com.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Heather Call Fuller.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.
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Navigating courtrooms and motherhood, with attorney Heather Call Fuller