A legal journey: The power of being wrong

What begins with a flip-flop-clad lunch break and a surprise call from the Newsoms becomes one of the most defining moments of Gina’s legal career. This chapter follows her transformation from a scrappy solo practitioner into a trusted advisor for some of California’s most powerful political figures. At the heart of it is a rare and radical move: admitting she was wrong—in writing. That single act of integrity opened doors she didn’t know existed. More than a lesson in law, this is a story about grit, truth-telling, and how showing up—UTI, sundress, and all—can change the entire trajectory of your life.