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The Berks Barrister asked Krohn about her interest in
public service and to offer some advice to other Berks County
high school students who may be considering a legal career.
Berks Barrister (BB): Who has been the biggest inspiration
or helped you most in pursuing a legal career?
Katerina Krohn (KK): " I've received a lot of support while
pursuing my legal career. My family, friends, professors, and
professional supervisors have all been very helpful to me while
exploring an interest in law and supporting me during law
school. One of my closest friends from college started law
school a few years before me and has been a great help with
navigating law school. My first boss after college was extremely
supportive in helping me explore my career interest. It would
also be difficult to imagine starting my legal career without
her encouragement. My family members have been my biggest
cheerleaders and the best listeners through all of the challenges
that law school has thrown my way. "
BB: In your Fox Scholarship application, you mentioned that
you are drawn to public service and may even pursue a career
as a government attorney in some capacity. Can you discuss
what it is exactly that attracts you to public service and this
area of law?
KK: " I have been interested in working in government
since I was in high school. I value the opportunity to serve
communities and the challenge of helping government
improve peoples' lives. In college, I had a great constitutional
law professor who helped show us the ways in which many
government decisions shape our lives. I came to law school
with an interest in constitutional law and policy, which I've
been able to explore through my classwork, externships, and
my involvement in the American Constitution Society. As
a government attorney specifically, I would value having my
city, state, or country as my client. It is a great privilege and
responsibility to act in the best interest of this unique type of
client. "
BB: What surprised you the most while you were working in
the City of Philadelphia's Office of Immigrant Affairs? How
has the experience shaped your career path?
KK: " While working at the City of Philadelphia's Office
of Immigrant Affairs, I was surprised by some of the legal
obstacles and the amount of uncertainty that some immigrant
families face when they aren't all U.S. citizens. Although I
have an immigrant parent, my family became citizens well
before I was born. I didn't fully appreciate the uncertainty
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