Victoria R. Wolf, South Bend, Third District, is the managing attorney of Wolf Legal Solutions. She is a member of the St. Joseph County (president, 2016-17), Indiana State and American bar associations and the Robert A. Grant American Inn of Court. Victoria earned her B.S. in accounting in 1999 and her MBA in 2002 from Indiana University South Bend and her J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2007. She previously worked for Halpin Slagh (f/k/a Leone Halpin) from 2012-18; May Oberfell Lorber from 2007-12; and Proforma Corporate Solutions from 1997-2007. She served on the Magistrate Selection Committee for the Northern District of Indiana (2014 and 2016); St. Joseph County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (2010-14); and St. Joseph County Adult Guardianship Consortium (2009-12).Victoria was born in Niles, Mich.

Professional enjoyment: After starting my own law firm in June 2018, I love almost every aspect of practicing law now. My clients are doing such amazing things, and I feel honored to be a part of their journey, e.g., when my clients buy a business and create jobs in my community. It’s extremely rewarding to be their attorney.

Your inspiration: When I wrote this blurb last year, I had trouble answering and admitted that there were days when I questioned whether the student loan was worth it. The student loan burden has not gone away, but I’ve changed how I practice law, and it has resulted in sincere personal fulfillment. My inspiration is my family and friends, including clients and colleagues in the legal profession. My father passed away on Sept. 9, and he was one of my most ardent supporters. He will always be in my heart and will continue to inspire me to “pick myself up and dust myself off” and keep moving forward.

Why bar association involvement: I’ve met some wonderful and supportive people through my local and state bar activities. I’m a better practitioner because of those connections, and they make this profession more rewarding.

If not a lawyer: It depends. Am I independently wealthy? If so, I would train young horses; if not, then economic/community development or auditing.

Fav hobbies: Riding horses, running/swimming/cycling, spending time with my husband/our daughter/family and being amazed by my favorite toddler.

Fav book or author and current reading: It’s a treat when I have time to read my local newspaper. The balance of my nonwork-related reading includes the pile of books my husband and our daughter select at the local library. I’m required to read those out loud, of course.

Fav vacation spot: Northern Michigan, Jamaica or anywhere warm with clear blue water.

Fav food or restaurant: I’ll eat anything and prefer to eat at quiet, locally owned restaurants. Whether the food is cooked or raw and from any corner of the world, I probably like it.

Top of my bucket list: Open-water swim competition and yoga retreat in Fiji (or anywhere with perfectly calm, clear and warm water).