CLIENT ADVOCATES

VALERIE I. STEINER and KRISTIN M. HOWETH, partners in the woman-owned Steiner Howeth Pasquesi & Hatch Ltd. family law firm, have a combined track record of success in defending and advocating for their clients that is second to none. Steiner, who co-founded the firm’s predecessor, Clark & Steiner Ltd., in 2012, brings a wealth of experience litigating and negotiating cases involving high-net-worth individuals, closely held companies, and executive compensation. Howeth is a fearless and persistent client advocate with a practice devoted to divorce and family law—representing people during some of their toughest times with care and grace. Together with their partners, Steiner and Howeth work tirelessly for their clients every step of the way.

What does the idea of power mean to you? Howeth: The utilization of influence in a way that not only benefits the individual but also the greater group in a long-term way. Sometimes that means foregoing a short-term win for a long-term gain.

Steiner: The idea of “power” means perseverance—even when the odds are stacked against me.

How should women support other women? Steiner: By sharing our mistakes with each other so our sisters can benefit from the lessons we have learned and push the needle further.

Howeth: Fear of failure is the greatest impediment to forward movement. Once we realize that no one is perfect, we collectively grow stronger.

How can this generation of leaders support the next generation of leaders? Steiner: Demonstrating that it is never too late to learn something new and be better. If you brag and talk about yourself more than you listen, you will plateau in your career and someone else will easily surpass you. But if you listen, learn, and commit to improvement, you will succeed and likely elevate others along with you.

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