Boston, MA family law attorney Terri Partridge discusses her mentor and shares the most common advice that she gives to her clients. She mentions that her mentor, who was also her first boss, significantly shaped her approach to law. Fresh out of law school, she learned from a former investigative reporter at a major Boston newspaper how to dig for the truth, uncover the facts, and present her clients’ stories as clearly and concisely as possible—an essential skill in her field. She consistently advises her clients that the legal process will not erase the past or correct the wrongs in their relationships. She also emphasizes that they cannot change the other party; instead, success comes from learning to navigate and work with the other person in a way that furthers their goals, rather than constantly working against them.