Multicultural Women Attorneys Network Dear Sisters, Dear Daughters: Selected Excerpts Remember that someone said a kind word to you that helped you along the path to becoming a lawyer. Return the favor by spending time with another young lady—become a mentor. Studies show that individual time spent with a young person can make the difference in that person becoming a productive member of society or a drain on society’s resources. Young people are bombarded with messages that often are not positive, so they need someone to counteract those negative messages with words and acts of encouragement. You made it, and now you can help someone make it. Alpha M. Brady Director, Division for Policy Administration American Bar Association, Chicago, IL