Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 1
In this inaugural episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money, Matt Smith speaks with Hadeel Abouhasira, an attorney at Holland & Knight. Hadeel specializes in U.S. business immigration law, guiding multinational corporations across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and technology through the intricate maze of immigration compliance, strategy, and workforce mobility.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Hadeel’s decision to pursue a career in law, influenced by her passion for argument and a supportive family background
* Hadeel’s passion for immigration law, driven by her desire to work closely with people and address real-world problems
* Hadeel’s work in business immigration, helping employers and global talent acquire the necessary visas to work in the United States
* Hadeel’s interest in personal finance, driven by her personal experience handling her substantial student loans and striving for financial security
* Hadeel's commitment to empowering women and enhancing financial literacy
Learn more about Hadeel Abouhasira:
* Connect with Hadeel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadeel-abouhasira
* View Hadeel’s profile on Holland & Knight’s website: https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/a/abouhasira-hadeel
* Email Hadeel: Hadeel.Abouhasira@hklaw.com
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About “Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money”:
You bill in 6-minute increments. Let’s get you some of that time back. “Sidebar with a CFP®” is your space for candid conversations about life inside BigLaw—the real stuff they don’t teach in law school or show in recruiter brochures.
Hosted by Matt Smith, CFP® and founder of Concert Financial Planning, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually feels like to climb the ranks, navigate transitions, and make big decisions in a high-stakes career.
You’ll hear from Partners, Associates, and experts across law and finance—each sharing stories, surprises, and strategies for building a life (and career) that works for you.
This isn’t a money podcast. It’s a life-in-BigLaw podcast—with a CFP® in the host chair.
Watch or listen to more episodes of Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money:
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concertfinplan
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Connect and learn more from your host, Matt Smith and Concert Financial Planning:
* Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcharlessmith
* Follow Concert Financial Planning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concertfinplan
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DISCLAIMER:
The contents of this podcast are purely intended to be general and educational in nature, and should not be construed as specifically-tailored investment, financial planning, tax, legal, or other professional advice. Any investment performance referenced is purely past performance, which is no guarantee of any future performance. Nothing contained in this podcast should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or other financial product or investment strategy. All investment, tax, and financial planning strategies involve risk that you should be prepared to bear. You are highly encouraged to consult with professionals of your choosing before taking any action based on the contents of this podcast.
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