From The Innocence Project To Family Law

In today’s episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with Modern Law attorney Hannah Bustos who opens up about her victim advocacy work in Mississippi and how it still influences her work in family law. The conversation also covers her personal experience with divorce and why she takes a special interest in building strong relationships with her clients.

• Hannah Bustos’ Background: Hanna shares her story of growing up in Arizona, attending the University of Mississippi, and immersing herself in the local culture and advocacy scene. She talks about the influences that led her to pursue a career in law.
• Experience with the Innocence Project: Hannah describes her work with the Innocence Project in Mississippi, helping to review cases of wrongful conviction and advocate for post-conviction relief. She highlights the impact of this experience on her legal perspective.
• Transition to Family Law: Hannah explains why her parents' divorce guided her towards a career in family law. She emphasizes the importance of providing compassionate and supportive legal assistance to families in transition.
• Building Client Relationships: Divorce is deeply personal and gut wrenching. Billie and Hannah discuss why trust and rapport with clients, particularly as they experience high-stress and emotional situations like divorce and custody battles is key.