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Recognizing at an early age that his daughter relished a good debate (about anything), Susan’s father began mentioning to her as early as kindergarten that she ought to consider being an attorney. After obtaining a degree in English from the University of Pikeville, she decided to take time off and returned to her adopted hometown of Paintsville, Kentucky. For the better part of a decade, she worked for the Paintsville Independent School System as a substitute teacher, AmeriCorps member, assistant academic team coach, and kindergarten aide. Working closely with children every day, Susan saw the dramatic, often damaging impact that domestic...