Stacey L. Lihn, paralegal, Gallagher & Kennedy

Lihn was the first parent elected as a public member of the American Board of Pediatrics Foundation. Lihn has been an effective advocate for cardiac and pediatric health care since 2009, when her daughter was diagnosed in utero with a severe congenital heart defect.

Greatest accomplishment: “Mastering the art of advocacy, allowing me to serve clients well and, on a wider scale, advocate for children and families.”

Reception: The 2015 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business will be recognized at the Most Influential Women in Arizona Cocktail Party on August 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Chateau Luxe. Click here to purchase tickets.