Los Angeles, CA personal injury lawyer Hannah Nachef shares why she became an attorney and discusses the most rewarding aspect of her practice. She shares that she became a lawyer because, at 11 years old, her father encouraged her—a shy, bookish, and critical thinker—to try out for the mock trial team. Though initially embarrassed and afraid, once she stepped into that environment of legal reasoning and advocacy, she never looked back. That early experience, combined with her innate sense of wanting to do what is right, made her well-suited to become a plaintiff’s lawyer. Since then, she has actively sought opportunities to advocate for people who lack a voice in their communities.

The most rewarding aspect of her practice is the chance to build meaningful relationships with her clients. In her first few months at the firm, she spoke with a family who had worked with Roger Booth several years prior. Hearing how he had advocated for their family deeply moved her and inspired her own approach: getting to know clients as individuals, demonstrating genuine care, and ensuring they feel heard and seen as part of her advocacy.