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Following Your Passion
brought immense responsibilities, and Conor
has climbed a steep learning curve. He has
made a point of finding the positive side
to legal situations, rather than dwelling on
the negative. Working out payment plans
in collections cases has allowed him to help
over-leveraged clients get through tough times.
And modifying loans to help clients salvage
their credit scores and avoid bankruptcy has
been rewarding too. Such cases have allowed
families to keep their homes—ultimately a
benefit not only for them, but also for the
economy.
His hard work is definitely paying off.
Recently he was retained by the state of
Tennessee for what will be a year-long case.
"It will involve representing the State during
appeals filed by recipients that have lost their
health coverage," noted Conor. "It will give
me a lot of experience in health care law,
which has been of increasing importance as
premiums continue to rise."
"Half the battle is having a positive attitude
and putting one foot in front of the other,"
he says. "It has been tough, but the support
of family and friends and my drive to
succeed in my law career have kept me
going." He also attributes his preparation
to his time at CCES. "I wouldn't have
been prepared for where life has taken me
without the foundation I received at CCES.
Looking back, I appreciate that now more
than ever."
While the world around us may be changing
rapidly, Conor's entrepreneurial spirit and
willingness to persevere are signs that things
will eventually change for the better. ■
Craig Ragsdale'99 now works with his
family's business, Martin Printing Company.
His devotion to CCES has taken many forms,
including printing and mailing Highlights
and as an alumni representative for the Class
of '99.
Conor Sullivan '99
and his wife Ally.
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