Hi, I’m Christine -
Mentor to aspiring law firm owners and founder of Han Legal Consulting.
If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that your dream to start your own law firm is entirely doable. The fact that you’re reading this shows you already have the entrepreneur mindset to break from the masses and pave your own path. You’ve also completed the marathon that is law school, which is an accomplishment in and of itself! So, congratulations. You’re here for a reason and you deserve all the greatness that’s in store for you.
I can also bet that you’re a bit scared.
Opening a law firm is a huge undertaking and – as with starting any new business – there are a ton of unknowns. Right now you might be wondering things like:
- Where do I even start?
- How do I choose what to specialize in?
- How do I create an amazing client experience?
- How do I even get clients?
- How do I market myself?
- How do I hire support staff?
- And so much more …
When I founded Han Law Group in 2014, I had all of these questions swirling around in my mind too. Call me ambitious or call me stubborn, but I assumed I had to figure everything out on my own! Looking back, I realize now that I wasted so much time and energy trying to do it all myself. I wish that I’d had an expert by my side to help me navigate all the twists and turns of new business ownership. It would’ve saved me so much hassle and headaches, and that’s what I want for you.
My goal is to help you get up and running faster.
One of the biggest lessons I learned in my first few years in business was that it’s not what you know but who you know. Support is so important, and networking is crucial. You can go to “Google Academy” and spend hours reading all the tips and tricks for starting your own law firm, but until you have one-on-one, personalized support from a legal expert, you’ll constantly wonder what’s truly right for YOU and your business. That’s why I started Han Legal Consulting – to give you rusted advice that you can only get from someone who’s been there before.
The year was 2014. I had received my Juris Doctorate degree and became a licensed attorney for the state of Colorado. For a split second, I was tempted to follow the traditional route and work for someone else. I always knew I wanted my own firm, but a part of me wondered if I should just wait it out a few years before daring to go solo.
So, I submitted resumes and was offered positions in big law firms. I even considered becoming a JAG officer in the Air Force. But although both options offered a great salary plus benefits, my gut told me they weren’t the right fit. Ultimately, I felt that they would hold me back as an attorney and entrepreneur. I knew that I wanted to work for myself rather than make someone else rich, so that’s what I did!
My dad was an entrepreneur and had an after-school academy helping international students enroll in Ivy League schools with standardized testing prep. I saw him work for a company and then branch out to do his own thing. Witnessing his success as a self-made millionaire and an immigrant inspired me to do what I do and serve clients in a better way as an entrepreneur. I’m so thankful that I didn’t get stuck in the vortex of working for another firm. I started Han Law Group soon after graduating law school in 2014, and have never looked back.
Now, I’m taking all my learnings (the good and the bad!) as the founder & managing attorney of my firm and sharing what I know with you. Remember; they don’t teach this stuff in law school!
Curious about my professional accolades? Here’s a quick snapshot:
- Founder & Managing Attorney at the Han Law Group.
- Recipient of a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
- Licensed attorney for the state of Colorado, United States District Court – District of Colorado, and the United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review.
- Recipient of Best Immigration Lawyers by Expertise Award.
- Recipient of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Award.
- Recipient of the National Women Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Award.
- Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
- Member of the Mediation Association of Colorado.
- Legal Counsel for Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Denver chapter.
- Immigration & family law columnist for the Weekly Focus newspaper and Colorado Times.
When I’m not in my office …
Here are some fun facts about me. After all, lawyers aren’t always all-business!
Having drinks/dinner with my friends or enjoying alone time (candles, meditation, yoga, or a spa day).
A Beautiful Mind.
“My Beloved World,” by Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Watching reality TV, usually “90-Day Fiancé.”
The Caribbean.
