Mentorship and Communication Throughout Your Career: Wisdom Shaped by Heritage
Regular communication with mentors can play a critical role in career growth. Real Estate attorney Hugo Arza encourages young Hispanic attorneys to build meaningful relationships with leaders who can provide guidance and help them navigate their careers. Raised in a Cuban household, the values and experiences that shaped his childhood continue to shape his professional and personal journey.
Hugo Arza: I would say to any young Hispanic attorney coming into our ranks, don't try and figure this out on your own. There's a lot of people that are willing to help you along the way to mentor you. That communication is key, and it'll help you grow in your career.
I grew up in a multigenerational Cuban household. My parents had come from Cuba, and they came to this country because they had to flee some other place. So their hearts, candidly, always remained in Cuba, even though, you know, both learned and loved this country and became U.S. citizens and had their children here. And that's my story. I was constantly reminded of my background and my heritage growing up. And to this day, I carry it with me. It's never very far from me where I came from and what my background is.