Today we’d like to introduce you to Christian Hughes.
Christian, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’m originally from Shreveport, Louisiana and I’m the second oldest out of seven. I’ve been here in Atlanta since 2019 and have been on the move since then. I was always unsure of what my passion was or what I wanted to do but it took me a while to find it. Being a preacher’s kid, I found myself always asking and praying to God what it is that he would want me to do. Little did I know, it was right in my face the whole time, and that was to help people by being a connector. What does it mean to be a connector? Being a connector is a person who acts as a bridge between people who have similar interests and goals.
It simply means bridging the gap amongst people to foster collaboration amongst people with a similar common goal.
While living here in Atlanta, I’ve always had the privilege of knowing doctors, attorneys, chiropractors, real estate agents, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, etc. but never really feeling like an asset to those around me. I took it upon myself to become an asset by being more involved in the community, being active in the organizations that I’m a part of and to be a liaison not only to better myself but to be an example for the next generation to follow. It is my goal to show that anything is possible if you work hard and put your mind to it.
I have surrounded myself around like-minded individuals or leaders of the next level that I want to reach. I’ve been able to make myself more marketable by first working at one of the top law firms here in Atlanta which is Bader Scott Injury Law Firm. I’m one of the representatives for the Workers Compensation Department and medical records coordinator for three out of the nine attorneys. While being in this role, I’ve been able to build new relationships with providers for the firm by hosting Lunch and learn for the worker’s compensation department with the worker’s department director Marisa Mckain and our lead worker’s compensation attorney Erica Mitchell, and legal assistants. This creates a platform for future providers to come in and give a presentation or tell us what they offer and why we should refer our clients for treatment to their facility to provide top-tier service. I’ve also been afforded the opportunity to be an ambassador for the Bader Scott Foundation at our firm where our vision is to build a world of hope where diversity thrives to lead every person to a better tomorrow.
I recently became a student at Morris Brown College Majoring in Business Management with a concentration in Organizational Management Leadership and I’ll be a junior starting this summer. I’m also a member of an organization called the Young Professionals of Atlanta where we host networking events/socials once a month where we welcome anyone from any genre of work to come fellowship with about 75-100 like-minded individuals. I’m also the membership chair for a nonprofit organization called the National Association of Black Physical Therapists with the primary focus of increasing opportunities for the African Diaspora in the physical therapy network and to provide opportunities for increased visibility, networking, community service, career development and mentorship. From working in physical therapy before and now working at a law firm, I’ve been able to maintain my relationship which led to my position on the board as the membership chair. Since I’ve become the membership chair, I was recently featured on a podcast called “NotjustaPTA for which is short for not just a physical therapy assistant, for “Therapy Talk Thursday” where I was also able to share my story of how I’ve been able to grow personally and career-wise.
In my spare time, I volunteer with an organization called “Need 2 Feed” where every second or third weekend of the month we go to downtown Atlanta and feed them homeless and provide socks, hand warmers and coats.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
It hasn’t always been the easiest road because life throws you many challenges. My grandmother passed away two years ago which is the reason why I work so hard today to make her and my family, to create a legacy for my other siblings and family to follow, so that they will be set up for success in any avenue or genre of work they decide to choose.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Bader Scott Injury Law Firm?
Being at Bader Scott Law Firm and being under some of the best leadership has catapulted me into the person that I am today. In order to lead we first have to learn how to follow and that is what I have implemented in my personal and professional life.
Who else deserves credit in your story?
I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for Marisa McKain, My Mentor Erica Mitchell, Patrick Rodriguez, Taneisha Whorton, Christopher Washington, Donovan Jackson, Barbara Evans, Trina Platt, Daniel Roche and Yasbeth Strauch.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://baderscott.com/atlanta-personal-injury-lawyer/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-listing-atlanta
- Instagram: chriix_
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-hughes-29a5a522a/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BpBUGRwDxQG6i5cYHuyHtvw%3D%3D
