Today we’d like to introduce you to Leah Boston.
Leah, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My life has taken me through many different identities, and I can proudly say each one shaped the woman I am today. But to really understand my journey, I have to start with the first entrepreneur I ever knew on my father’s side of the family, my grandfather, Herman Boston.
My grandfather was self employed for many years in Palmetto, Florida, where he served his community as a barber after graduating from Miami Barber College. His business, Boston’s Barbershop, became a staple for many Black men in Palmetto and nearby Bradenton. Looking back, I truly believe his entrepreneurial spirit became part of our family’s DNA. Today, five members of my paternal family, including me, own businesses of their own. That kind of legacy does not happen by accident. His work ethic, determination, and independence were passed down from one generation to the next, and I know I am a product of that spirit.
Before law school, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida State University. At the time, I was convinced the social sciences were my calling. Around 2014 to 2016, the nation turned its attention to the alarming rise in maternal mortality rates in the United States, especially among Black and Brown women. The issue deeply resonated with me. Combined with my psychology background, pursuing a Master of Public Health degree felt like the natural next step.
I moved to Orlando and attended Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine full time while also working for The Walt Disney Company. Honestly, it was the perfect balance. One minute I was studying serious public health issues, and the next I was stepping into the world of Disney magic.
More than anything, I wanted to be part of the conversations, research, and solutions surrounding issues that directly affect my community, and possibly even me. Every class and experience added another piece to the puzzle and reinforced my desire to help people in a direct and personal way.
Still, something felt incomplete. I realized the path ahead in public health leaned heavily toward research and lab work, and I knew that was not fully me. I wanted more. I like action. I like people. I like being involved in the work as it is happening.
That realization led me to my first health law course during graduate school, and everything clicked. For the first time, I could clearly see how attorneys and lawmakers were often the people pushing conversations into real action. By the time I finished the program, I knew law school was next. I spent the following year studying for the LSAT and never looked back.
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL) in Houston, Texas became another important chapter in my story. During my time there, I expanded my leadership skills as a student ambassador, evidence tutor, and 3L Chief of Staff. I also had the opportunity to publish a law review article under the guidance of Professor Shelley Bennett discussing our nation’s Second Amendment rights. TMSL became the place where all the pieces of my story really started coming together.
It was there that I discovered estate planning, and suddenly another light bulb went off. My appreciation for prevention in public health naturally aligned with estate planning, which is really preventative care in the legal world. Helping families prepare and protect themselves felt deeply aligned with everything I had been searching for. Before I had even signed up for the bar exam, I already knew exactly where I wanted to go.
Not long after, I fully committed to estate planning and made the decision to move to Washington, DC and practice law in Maryland. The feeling I had been chasing for years, the ability to directly impact people and truly help them, became real the moment I received my bar results and opened the doors to the Law Office of Leah Boston, LLC.
My journey has taught me that life does not always move in a straight line, and honestly, that is the beauty of it. Sometimes you have to explore different identities, passions, and paths before the bigger picture comes into focus. Every experience adds another piece.
Or, as Shakira said in Zootopia, “Try Everything.”
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I’ve definitely faced challenges along the way. Jumping head first into anything without having all the information can be incredibly overwhelming. Law school taught me the law, but I had to learn the business side of things in real time. The networking, the confidence, the charisma, the client communication, all of that came through experience. I looked at it as on the job training.
That is also why malpractice insurance is so important in professions that require licensure. You are going to make mistakes. Everyone does. The important part is learning from them and allowing those lessons to shape the decisions you make moving forward.
On top of that, estate planning did not feel like an area of law you could easily jump into fresh out of school. Honestly, it felt a little like a secret club. I was trying to figure out the password to get access to the knowledge, resources, and connections. So I started where I could. I read statutes, reviewed case law, sent a lot of emails, and asked a lot of questions.
One of the best experiences early on was working with a local pro bono resource center that provided free wills to members of the community. It gave me the opportunity to meet estate planning attorneys in the field and start building relationships organically.
At the same time, I had to push through the insecurity of not being from Maryland, not attending law school here, and not already having a built in network. I had to create that network for myself. That was probably the hardest part of all, learning how to be proactive and finding my village, my mentors, and my community. I had to make myself attend events, walk up to strangers, shake hands, and confidently introduce myself as one of the newest estate planning attorneys in the area.
And honestly, it has been worth it. So far, the journey has been incredible, and I truly feel like I am building something meaningful here. I told my partner, Brentton, that I wanted to become the face of estate planning in Maryland, and once I set my mind on something, I mean it.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I am an estate planning attorney focused on helping individuals and families protect what they’ve built and create plans for generations to come. My practice centers around wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and legacy planning, but at the heart of everything I do is education and empowerment.
What sets my practice apart is the way I approach estate planning. I believe these conversations should feel approachable, personal, and empowering rather than intimidating or overly transactional. I take time to truly understand my clients, their family dynamics, their goals, and the legacy they want to leave behind. My clients often tell me they appreciate that I make complex legal concepts easy to understand while still providing thoughtful, high-quality legal guidance.
I’m here to make sure your wishes are honored.
Brand-wise, I am most proud of creating a practice that feels both professional and authentic to who I am. I have built a brand that blends trusted legal guidance with warmth, personality, and community-centered service. I want readers to know that estate planning is not reserved for the wealthy or elderly. Estate planning is something every adult should consider, regardless of age or income.
My goal is for every client to leave feeling informed, protected, and confident about their future. I want my brand to be known as a trusted space where people can have honest conversations about legacy, family, and long-term security without fear or confusion.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
My family has been my biggest source of support through every chapter of this journey. My mom, dad, Marcus, Quintin, and Andrew have guided me, encouraged me, and reminded me that I never have to do life alone. As long as I have them, I know I will always land on my feet.
I also have an incredible extended family cheering me on from Florida. Some of my favorite moments are calling or texting my grandma, Willa Mae Boston, my aunt Stephanie Boston, my 100 year old Great Aunt Edna, and my grandmother Louise Waiters every time something exciting happens. They are my Florida cheerleading squad, and there is something so special about sharing those moments with the women who helped shape me. I also have many other aunts, uncles, and family members back home who constantly pour love and support into me, and I never take that for granted.
Outside of family, I have been blessed with friendships that have carried me through every version of myself. My best friend, Veronica Gall, has been by my side since my first days stepping onto the rugby pitch at Florida State. Through the years, she has taught me so much about friendship, patience, loyalty, and grace, not just toward others, but toward myself too.
I also cannot imagine navigating life without my childhood friend and Aquarius Sister, Ashley Mack. We have grown together from middle school girls into women figuring out life in real time. We have experienced so many highs and lows side by side, and I am endlessly grateful to have friendships that have evolved with me instead of fading away.
And of course, I have to thank Brentton. He stood beside me during some of the hardest and most stressful moments of my life, especially during the bar exam season. Anyone who can love and support someone through that process definitely deserves a shoutout.
Professionally, I have also met some incredible attorneys and law firm owners who have been generous with their knowledge, encouragement, and time. People like Meredith Hill, Marie-Yves Nadine Jean-Baptiste, James Saintvil, Elsa Smith, Ayana Johnson, Miriam Rhoden-Shedden and so many others have answered my calls, replied to my emails, and helped guide me whenever I needed advice or simply someone to bounce ideas off of.
One thing this journey has taught me is that community is everything. Nobody builds anything meaningful completely alone. Find your people, keep learning, keep growing, and pour back into the communities that pour into you. That is how we all win
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.leahbostonlaw.com
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