There comes a point in life when you stop asking, ” Is it too late?” and start asking”Why not me?”

For years, I’ve worked in the legal field helping others navigate their stories and their struggles, but somewhere along the way, I realized I still had a chapter of my own waiting to be written.

Going to law school after 50 isn’t about proving to myself that dreams don’t come with an expiration date. I’ve spent years building experience, helping others, and learning the legal world. Now it ‘s time to take everything I’ve learned and bet on myself.

The journey won’t always be easy. There will be long study nights, challenging moments, and days when I question myself. But I have learned that being afraid doesn’t mean stop. It means keep going.

I’m not starting over. I’m starting from experience. Every year, every lesson , every challenge, and every step I’ve taken in the legal field has prepared me for this moment. Becoming Attorney Cofield is more than a goal- it’s a promise I’m finally keeping to myself.

So here I am – after 50, still dreaming, still growing, and still becoming. I don’t know exactly what every chapter of this journey will look like, but I know where I am headed. One class, one exam, one challenge, and one victory at a time. This is my journey. This is my time. I am Becoming Attorney Cofield.

Attorney Cofield in the Making: Faith. Purpose. Persistence.