Sam Pugh: I Am Barnes & Thornburg

I AM...

• A travel lover and impulsive trip booker! I traveled the coast of Croatia over the summer and my next stop is Iceland. 
• A fur mom to a 14-pound cat named Chewy and his tiny partner in crime – my 9-pound Chihuahua, Stuart. I also claim my partner’s dog as my own – a stocky pitbull mix named Jax. 
• A lover of all things spooky – I start planning my annual Halloween party in July (ask me about my costumes this year, you won’t be disappointed)
• An athlete (though slower than I once was). I’m on three different soccer teams and a sand volleyball team. 
• A bookworm. I’ve had to do audiobooks mostly these days, but I’ve been through 44 books so far in 2023.
• An avid concertgoer and live music lover. My happy place is a bar with a cover band or a live show.
• A proud first-generation college graduate and am thankful to my parents for seeing me through it
• A true girl’s girl – I love empowering women and seeing others do the same both professionally and otherwise
• A public speaking junkie. I love the adrenaline rush of it – especially in the courtroom
• A yes girl. I am always down for an adventure and rarely say no to a plan.

This profile appeared in the December 2023 edition of I Am Barnes & Thornburg.

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