Spotlight Attorney - Tori Sharockman
What's your favorite part of working at Childers Hewett Slagle?
My answer is equal parts simple and true: the people. I truly believe in the saying “people don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad leaders,” and luckily the leaders here are pretty dang good. Truthfully, the workplace environment at CHS is as good as it gets.
What are some career lessons you've learned thus far?
I’m still learning to put this into practice, but the advice to embrace discomfort as a necessary and crucial part of becoming a better attorney has served me well.
Why did you decide to pursue the career you have today?
So much of the work we do here is like solving a complex puzzle, and I just happen to be a puzzle-person. Really though, I ended up in this industry by happenstance and have stuck around because the work is stimulating, and you really can’t beat the people!
What is the last book you read?
Because the nature of the job requires so much reading, when I read for pleasure, it is almost always fiction. However, I recently enjoyed a memoir titled The Glass Castle written by Jeannette Walls.
What does a typical day look like for you?
As the mom of a new toddler, I don’t get too many “typical” days, which keeps me on my toes, but some combination of wrestling a baby to put shoes while trying to find a pair of matching socks can be expected on any given day.
Are you a sports fan? Who are your favorite teams?
I’m a sucker for all things Baylor Bears. If they had a competitive hopscotch team, I’d cheer them on too.
What show are you currently binge-watching?
One thing about me is I love tv. I think it’s one of man’s greatest inventions—with that said, I am always binging 3-4 shows at once. The current rotation incudes Only Murders in the Building and Love is Blind among others.
What’s your favorite holiday?
Christmas. Christmas. Christmas. I am a December baby, so once Thanksgiving is out of the way, I practically bleed gum drops, mistletoe, and hot cocoa. My office is guaranteed to smell like a Douglas Fir until at least January 1st.
What’s your favorite movie?
I have a slight (very healthy) obsession with Denzel Washington so Man on Fire takes home the gold for me.
What's your favorite meme?
Any meme referencing The Office will get at least a silent giggle out of me.