Employee Spotlight: Rachel Shahidzadeh

What brought you to Schroeder Law Offices?

I had been interested in the legal field for some years before I started with Schroeder Law Offices. I was working in a different industry and was finally ready to make a change when I found SLO. Ultimately, it was the close-knit office culture, opportunities for education, and fascinating specialty that convinced me that this was where I was meant to be.

What is your go-to productivity trick?

I am a strict to-do list person. No matter how small the task is, it’s added to my list. If I really need to buckle down and focus on a large task I have found that listening to brown noise is extremely effective at calming and providing focus.

What is something you find fascinating about water law?

The first aspect that drew me in was the history. I love to research water rights, and it is also so interesting to learn about rights stemming from the early 20^th century and even earlier.

What do you like to do for fun on the weekends?

My favorite down time activity is spending time with my husband and my dog, either at home or exploring the trails in the Pacific Northwest. Otherwise, I like to binge watch a good television show and catch up on reading.

What is your favorite book or movie?

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

What’s it like to work at Schroeder Law Offices?

Every day is a new adventure.