“It's such a blessing to have so much family in one area,” said Chamise, who grew up in Detroit, Mich. “I see them whenever I possibly can, which is almost every weekend.”

Chamise's desire to spend more time with her family played a large role in her coming to work with Counsel On Call. A scholarship and honors student at both Vanderbilt School of Law and Middle Tennessee State University (B.A.) and a former judicial clerk, Chamise had many opportunities after receiving her law degree. She spent four years with large firms and as staff counsel for a municipal utility, but soon realized those avenues weren't going to provide her the flexibility she needed outside the office.

“There are so many things I love to do, and practicing law is simply one of them,” she said. “Counsel On Call gives me the opportunity to control my schedule and not worry about preparing for trial over the weekend or working until 8 p.m. each night. All that time is freed up to do other things.”

Through Counsel On Call, Chamise has worked on a variety of matters, often in leadership roles. She doesn't mind traveling and has worked out of two Counsel On Call offices.

“I liked working in a big firm, and I traveled for Counsel On Call to work with one of the best in Atlanta,” she said, adding that she worked 40 to 45 hours per week on the assignment. “No matter the assignment, the work is still challenging and the schedule meets my needs. It's a wonderful way to work and remain close to those who mean so much to me."

When home, Chamise – an avid rider – also escapes to a friend's horse farm whenever she can. It's a great way for her to forget about life's worries, unwind, and enjoy the outdoors. She is also very active in her church, a place where her family congregates and where she catches up with friends and neighbors.

“Everyone has remarked how much happier I seem since I've been working with Counsel On Call, and I couldn't agree more.”

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