Hidden Gems: Meet Jade Brewster of Midtown Law Group LLP

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jade Brewster.

Hi Jade, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My mom came to the United States from the Philippines and was largely raising me on her own. Growing up in Texas wasn’t always easy, and I became aware of money and responsibility at a pretty young age. I remember hearing my mom on the phone with the electric company about a bill and offering to pay it for her. I was still a kid, but I knew she had enough on her shoulders and I didn’t want to burden her by constantly asking her for money. So I started thinking about how I could make my own.

My first job was acting as a kid. I loved acting and modeling, but there weren’t exactly endless opportunities for either in Texas, so I eventually found another outlet in speech and debate. I loved the combination of competition, storytelling, strategy, and advocacy, and in hindsight it was probably my first real introduction to many of the skills I use as a lawyer today.

One of my first experiences with the legal system was also going to court to get child support from my father. I obviously had no idea at the time that I would eventually become a lawyer, but looking back, it’s interesting that some of my earliest experiences with the law involved seeing how directly it could affect someone’s life.

When I went to the University of Texas at Austin, I worked multiple jobs throughout undergrad to help pay for school. I was constantly balancing work with classes and other commitments. It wasn’t always easy, but those experiences taught me something that has stayed with me: I usually have more power to change my circumstances than I initially think I do. If one path isn’t available, I can look for another one.That realization gave me a sense of independence that I still rely on today.

Law school was similar. I knew the cost of school mattered, so I took the LSAT multiple times because I believed I could improve my score enough to earn a scholarship. Eventually, I did, and I attended UCLA Law. That experience probably sums up a lot of my approach to life: I’m not particularly afraid of trying something again if I think I can do it better the next time.

After law school, I spent years practicing and learning from other attorneys before eventually realizing that I wanted to create something of my own. In 2025, I co-founded Midtown Law Group, where we represent plaintiffs in employment and personal injury cases.

Starting a firm has been another exercise in learning as I go. Being a good lawyer and running a good business require very different skills, and there are constantly things I’m encountering for the first time. But that has also been one of my favorite parts of it. Building a business forces you to stay curious, adapt quickly, and become comfortable with the fact that you won’t always have the answer immediately.

Looking back, there’s probably a common thread through all of it. Whether it was trying to earn my own money as a kid, working my way through college, taking the LSAT again, or eventually starting a law firm, I learned not to view the first “no” or the first obstacle as particularly definitive. Sometimes you just have to find another route.

The firm is still young, and I feel much closer to the beginning of the story than the end. I’m grateful for where I am today, but I’m equally grateful for the less straightforward parts of getting here. Some of the experiences that felt difficult at the time ended up teaching me that I had more agency than I realized. I think that lesson knowing that you can create options for yourself even when the obvious ones aren’t available has probably shaped me more than anything.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t been a smooth road, but I’ve learned that the hardest experiences often lead to the most growth.

Growing up, I worked from a young age and held multiple jobs throughout college to help pay for school. When I decided to attend law school, I took the LSAT multiple times because improving my score could mean earning a scholarship. Those experiences taught me that the first obstacle or “no” doesn’t have to be final.

Being a woman in a male-dominated profession has brought its own challenges, especially in an industry where I have sometimes found myself surrounded by people with different backgrounds, experiences, and professional pedigrees. I also have a very different personality from what people may expect of a lawyer. I’m naturally social, outgoing, and relationship oriented, and learning how to fit into a profession that can sometimes feel more formal or traditional took time. I go to Coachella, i go out to west hollywood with my friends. I take hip hop classes. I enjoy experiencing new people and hanging out with people who are different.

At different points, I struggled with imposter syndrome and questioned whether I belonged. I didn’t grow up with the same pedigree or connections as some other lawyers, so I had to learn how to navigate those spaces and build confidence in my own path. At the same time, I’ve found the legal profession to be remarkably inclusive in an important way: if you work hard and consistently produce excellent work, that is ultimately what matters.

I’ve seen that firsthand in the court system, where I’ve had the opportunity to go up against attorneys who are much older and more experienced. The process can be intimidating, but the work itself is evaluated on its merits. That has reinforced my belief that preparation, persistence, and the quality of your work can create a level playing field.

Starting a law firm has brought new challenges, from making decisions without perfect information to learning from mistakes . I’ve realized that being capable doesn’t mean having all the answers; it means being willing to find them, adapt, and keep moving forward.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Specialize in representing employees against companies also personal injury

We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
My definition of success has changed a lot over the years. Growing up, success meant financial security, the ability to pay my bills, take care of myself, and not have to worry about money. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that money is really valuable because of what it can give you: freedom, choices, and the ability to help the people you care about.

Today, I define success more by agency. I want to have control over my time, do work that feels meaningful, surround myself with people I respect and enjoy, and have the freedom to keep growing and trying new things. I also want to be in a position where I can create opportunities for other people.

I don’t think success is a destination where you suddenly feel like you’ve “made it.” For me, it’s continuing to build a life that feels increasingly like my own while hopefully leaving things a little better than I found them.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Midtownlawgrp.com