Woman of the Week – Amy McKinlay

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Amy McKinlay

My Current Job/Company:
Attorney/Owner, McKinlay Law Offices, LLC

My Work:
20+ years as an attorney, practicing exclusively in the area of Family Relations Law.

My Passion:
Family first – even though it is easier said than done, some days.

My Family:
Husband, Steve; Daughter, Payton (13); Fur-baby Griffin (Labrador retriever), (3).

My Hero or Heroes:
My parents – they provided me with a solid foundation to strive for, and ultimately achieve, my dreams – and they continue to support me to this day.

My Escape:
Shopping, shopping, and more shopping.

My Pet Peeve:
Misuse of the apostrophe.

My Indulgence:
A fine Cabernet.

My Roots:
Modest, simple, yet never wanting for anything.

My Future:
Optimistic

My Favorite Quote:
“Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.”
~Ernest Hemingway

My Accessory:
A good purse. High heels never hurt, either.

My advice to Young Women:
Anything boys can do girls can do better.

How I Balance it All:
Efficiency, efficiency, efficiency.