From Immigrant Daughter to First Muslim Bar President: Soukaina Sourouri’s Story
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Soukaina Sourouri is the first Muslim Arab American president of the Staten Island Women's Bar Association. Soukaina shares her remarkable story, from navigating cultural and language barriers as the daughter of Moroccan immigrants to her challenges and triumphs in law school and beyond. Despite difficulties with initial LSAT scores and the COVID-19 pandemic affecting her bar exam plans, Soukaina’s perseverance and support from her family enabled her to graduate debt-free and succeed professionally. Join us to learn more about her inspiring journey and her contributions as a leader in the legal community.
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