6: How I Broke Barriers as a First-Generation Latina Lawyer with Elizabeth Milian

Elizabeth Milian is a brand protection attorney of Bolivian heritage and the first woman lawyer and business owner in her family. As the co-founder of The Milian Legal Group, a business and intellectual property law firm, Elizabeth's mission is to help women protect, grow, and monetize their brands through trademark protection and licensing agreements. With a focus on brand sustainability, Elizabeth creates personalized legal strategies that empower clients to build strong, legally protected brands that can scale and thrive in today's marketplace.

Episode Chapters: (0:00-01:50) Intro (01:50-3:34) Catching up with Elizabeth (03:35-07:59) Childhood and Upbringing (8:00-10:29) Gender Roles and Family Expectations (10:30-13:29) Attending Boarding School (13:30-16:29) Navigating Life in New York (16:30-18:56) Exploring Career Paths & Finding Mentors (18:57-22:11) The Spark for Law (22:11-25:58) Motherhood or Career? (25:59-29:59) Juggling Motherhood and a Demanding Career (30:10-35:39) Taking up Space in a Male-Dominated Field (35:40-41:21) Do I Look Latina Enough? (41:22-44:49) Passing on Latina Heritage (44:50-48:29) From Litigation to Trademarks (48:30-52:32) The Importance of Trademark Protection for Businesses (52:33-57:29) Becoming a Business Owner (57:30-1:02:31) The Why Behind The Milian Legal Group (01:02:32-01:03:59) Core Services (01:04:00-01:08:14) Challenges of Being a Business Owner (01:08:15-01:10:35) Exciting Aspects of Being a Business Owner (01:10:36-01:12:01) Pride of Being a Working Mom (01:12:02-01:12:40) Latina Voices Matter (01:12:41-01:14:07) Connecting with Elizabeth (01:14:08-01:14:51) Outro

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