Marianne LeBlanc Cummings, Esq.
Sugarman & Sugarman, PC
31 St. James Ave., Boston, MA 02116
What I Do
Lawyer / Westwood Select Board Member
- Job Title: Partner
- Years in Profession: 30
- Job and Daily Responsibilities:
Trial Lawyer
Education
High School: Ursuline Academy – 1986
College: Wellesley College (B.A., 1990)
Post-Graduate: Boston College Law School (J.D., 1993)
Pre-Employment Experience
Starting at age 14 and through college I generally worked in retail, in restaurants, and as a bank teller. While in law school I waitressed at night and also had legal internships during the summers before graduating – one with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office and one with a law firm.
List of classes that are most important/applicable to succeed in your profession:
Critical thinking skills are most important. For me, as a Political Science/Philosophy double major, philosophy classes were most helpful in developing those skills. However, those skills can be developed with any rigorous course of study.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities available for high school and/or college students to learn:
I have previously spoken to student groups at WHS regarding my work as a lawyer and I’d be happy to do so again. I would also be pleased to speak to students who are considering a career in law.
Contact Me
EMail - mleblanc@sugarman.com
Advice From A Leader
In sharing advice with high school students who are interested in a career in law, I would first focus on the big picture. Enjoy your time in high school and take advantage of the resources available to help develop your personal and academic interests. Establish habits that foster your well-being and which you can rely on in adulthood. Make time for family and friends as it is our relationships in life that are most valuable and sustaining. Seek out a college program which will encourage you to stretch and grow in all aspects of your life – and then devote yourself to that growth. Be intellectually curious and work to develop your strengths. If thinking of a career in law, be open to other avenues but be sure to work on strengthening your writing, oral communication and critical thinking skills. Be involved in your community and use your talents to help others. Assess what is most important in your life and prioritize your time accordingly.