Cynthia A. Ricketts, co-founding partner, Sacks, Ricketts & Case LLP

Ricketts, a lifelong resident of Phoenix, focuses her practice on complex consumer and employment class action defense and commercial litigation matters. Prior to founding her firm, Ricketts was the most senior woman partner at DLA Piper.

Advice: “Don’t expect it to be easy. Work hard and develop a passion for your clients, your expertise and your colleagues.”

Surprising fact: “I am an avid sports fan and have been to 11 of the last 14 World Series, including when the Diamondbacks beat the Yankees in Game 7 in 2001 and the last two Super Bowls.”

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