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That passion for advocacy became a tipping point when Davis was considering her future professional options. “I was really worried about where I’d fit in professionally, and I was pretty sure it wouldn’t be in a traditional law firm. I thought I was too ‘different.’”

Davis’ litmus test became the issue of boots. Yes, boots. “I loved my cowboy boots,” she admitted, “and I wanted to be in a place where I could feel comfortable wearing them...”

This young woman with the crusading spirit was thrilled to find that an established Philadelphia firm was committed to the same things she was, was willing to have her delay her commitment to the firm for the two years she spent with the Pennsylvania Health Law Project — and would indeed accept an associate wearing cowboy boots.