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A self proclaimed workaholic, Janice learned a valuable lesson due Board where she served for three years. Though a tough position,
to a serious Achilles heel injury which curtailed much of her activity. Janice admits that she learned a lot during her time on the bar. Her
“I couldn’t drive, or walk and I was in constant pain. I had to slow civic duty did not stop there as she is currently on the economic
down. It was no longer an option. I had to focus on “not doing,” development corporation board and proudly adds, “We are the
which is not easy. But what I learned was that I didn’t have to go smallest company on the board and I am very proud of that.” She
out and chase things to make things happen. They would happen shares that distinction with the utility companies, colleges and large
naturally, they would come to me. It made me realize that I could firms such as Qualcom. Janice is also on Senator Boxer’s judicial
not do everything. I had to share the responsibilities with others selection committee, helping to select federal judges.
and not only did it make me a better person, it made those around A primarily female law practice, with 6 female attorneys and just
me better. I used to work all the time and that is what made me sig- one male, Brown Law Group did not set out to be this way, “It just
nificant. This injury made me realize I am significant just because sort of happened. I have been blessed in having some of the finest
I am here. “ attorneys in town come to our firm, who just happened to be fe-
Janice Brown is definitely significant. Her beautiful smile and kind male. Our one male attorney has no problem being outnumbered.
eyes light up when she talks about those things for which she is I think he likes it."
passionate. One of these passions is her association with the Earl When asked what it is that Janice loves most about her job her
B. Gilliam Bar Association, the African American Bar Association of answer is simple, “I love motivating people to do more than they
San Diego. Not only is she a lifetime member, but she was presi- thought they could do.”
dent in 1993 and 1994. Janice was also elected to the County Bar

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