S5 E14: Five Generations, One Promise: How Dawn Cardi Built a Law Career on Her Own Terms

Dawn Cardi didn't come from comfort, and she didn't wait around for permission. The founding partner of Cardi & Edgar LLP has spent decades in matrimonial law, family law, and federal criminal defense, work she calls "people law" because it means helping people when they need it most.In this episode of Beyond the Bar Podcast, host Denisa Tova sits down with Dawn to trace a story that starts with a 15-year-old mother and a great-grandmother who cleaned offices in Brooklyn, and runs through the case that brought an innocent man home after eight years in prison. They get into why thinking deserves time in a world that demands instant answers, the hardest word for a lawyer to say, and the advice she gives every woman entering the profession.A conversation about resilience, work, and building a life on your own terms.Follow Beyond the Bar for new episodes featuring voices across law, entertainment, and beyond.Learn more about Dawn Cardi: https://cardiedgarlaw.com/dawn-m-cardi-esq/ Watch more episodes and connect with Denisa here: beyondthebarpodcast.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/denisatovaFacebook: www.facebook.com/denisatovaInstagram: www.instagram.com/denisatova/Podcast Production by HypeCats.com, webinars, and podcasts: hypecats.com.