October marks Women’s Small Business Month, a time to recognize the determination, creativity, and leadership of women entrepreneurs who are shaping industries, creating jobs, and redefining what success looks like, especially in fields that were once dominated by men, like law.

For Estrada Law Group, this celebration hits close to home. Led by Esther Estrada “La Abogad”a Latina attorney, mother, and business owner, the firm embodies what this month represents: breaking barriers, building community, and empowering others through knowledge and representation.

The Growth of Women-Owned Businesses

Over the past decade, the number of women-owned businesses in the United States has grown significantly,, with women of color driving much of that growth. In California, women are leading new ventures in law, healthcare, tech, and retail, creating spaces where empathy, expertise, and leadership intersect.

In the legal field, women now make up more than half of law school graduates yet they still represent a smaller share of firm owners and managing partners. That makes the success of women-led practices like Estrada Law Group even more meaningful.

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What Empowerment Looks Like in Practice

Empowerment isn’t just about titles or numbers. It’s about creating impact for clients, employees, and the broader community.

For Esther Estrada La AbogadaEsther Estrada, empowerment means:

• Providing representation for clients who feel unheard or overlooked.
  
  
• Building a bilingual practice that breaks language barriers in the legal system.
  
  
• Creating opportunities for women professionals who want to grow in law without losing their authenticity or compassion.
  
  

Her leadership extends beyond courtrooms. Through mentorship, partnerships, and outreach, Estrada Law Group continues to support local entrepreneurs, especially women balancing family, business, and ambition.

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Challenges Women Entrepreneurs Still Face

Even with progress, women business owners encounter unique challenges from funding gaps to societal expectations.

• Access to capital: Studies show women receive a smaller percentage of small business loans compared to men, even when they have similar credit and revenue.
  
  
• Work-life balance: Many female founders juggle caregiving and business leadership roles.
  
  
• Representation in leadership: Women remain underrepresented in executive and ownership positions across professional sectors.
  
  

Despite these barriers, women continue to lead with resilience, turning adversity into motivation and using their platforms to advocate for fairness and inclusion.

The Power of Community and Mentorship

One consistent theme among successful women entrepreneurs is community. Women are building each other up through mentorship, collaboration, and shared experiences.

Legal and business networks in Los Angeles are increasingly spotlighting women-owned firms and Latina leaders who serve their communities with passion. Estrada Law Group proudly participates in local initiatives that connect small business owners, nonprofits, and aspiring entrepreneurs, reinforcing the idea that success grows when women support each other.

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Supporting Women in Business: How You Can Help

Whether you’re a professional, client, or consumer, small actions can make a big difference in supporting women-led ventures:

• Shop or hire women-owned businesses.
  
  
• Share and recommend their work within your network.
  
  
• Collaborate instead of competing.
  
  
• Offer mentorship to younger women entering your field.
  
  

When we lift each other up, everyone benefits our industries, our communities, and our future leaders.

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Celebrating Women in Law and Leadership

Estrada Law Group stands as proof that empowerment and professionalism can coexist with compassion and purpose. Under Esther Estrada’s leadership, the firm has built a reputation rooted in advocacy, authenticity, and accessibility qualities that resonate strongly with clients and colleagues alike.

As a woman entrepreneur in the legal industry, Esther continues to break stereotypes and show that leadership looks different when it’s grounded in empathy and service.

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The Bottom Line

Women’s Small Business Month is more than a celebration; it's a reminder that women are building, leading, and transforming every corner of our economy.

From law firms to startups, women continue to prove that resilience, intelligence, and collaboration are powerful forces for change. Estrada Law Group is proud to be part of that movement empowering others, fighting for justice, and paving the way for future generations of women leaders.

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📞 Call Esther The Lawyer today at (323) 609-5000 or email intake@estradalawgroup.com.
We fight for victims. We fight for families. We fight for justice.

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