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  • Norton Basu LLP Named a 2026 FBW Awards Honoree for Legal Excellence

    October 20th, 2026

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  • Protecting Your Child’s Inheritance: How a Trust Can Help

    October 14, 2026

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  • Dementia and a $200K stock certificate — Moneywise

    August 29, 2026

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  • Chadwick Boseman. Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Two Estate Battles, One Painful Lesson Black Women Can’t Ignore [Op-Ed]

    July 24, 2026

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  • Think of Your Estate Plan as a Living, Breathing Instrument That Evolves as Your Life Unfolds

    February 6, 2023

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  • The Complete 2023 Estate Planning Report

    January 24, 2023

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  • Norton Basu, LLP: Founding and Growing a Firm by Doing Things Differently

    September 14, 2022

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  • Women and Minorities in Law: The Boutique Law Firm that Could

    September 13, 2022

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Two women posing outdoors, one with short gray hair wearing a black blazer and red dress, the other with short curly black hair wearing a blue patterned dress.

Zakiya Norton and Somita Basu of Norton Basu: Why We Need More Women Founders & Here Is What We Are Doing To Make That Happen

February 11, 2022

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The word 'Medium' in large black letters.
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Two women in business attire sitting in black leather chairs across a conference table, engaged in conversation, with a framed photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge hanging on the wall behind them.

The Business Side Of Law: Zakiya J. Norton and Somita Basu Of Norton Basu On 5 Things You Need To Create Or Lead A Successful Law Firm

June 12, 2022

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Close-up of the word 'Medium' printed in black text on a white background.
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Web page titled "If You're a Single Parent, Here Are the Documents You Need to Keep Your Family Safe" from LEGALZOOM, discussing estate planning for single parents, with an illustration of a woman and two children at the bottom.

If You’re a Single Parent, Here Are the Documents You Need to Keep Your Family Safe Proper Estate Planning Lets You Face the Coronavirus on Your Terms

November 03, 2021

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Zoom logo with the word 'legal' in front of it
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Illustration of a person confronting a large, monstrous shadowy figure in a dark environment, representing a metaphorical threat.

Proper Estate Planning Lets You Face the Coronavirus on Your Terms

June 2, 2021

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Zoom logo with the word 'legal' preceding it.
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Book cover titled 'Ruby Reads' with a large pink 'J' and the book's description.

Ruby Reads: ‘Just Mercy’

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Ruby logo in purple text
Promotional graphic for a podcast episode titled 'Legacy Leaders: Attracting the Right Clients at a Minority-Woman Owned Firm.' Features three women speakers—Zakiya Norton, Somita Basu, and Annie Tyler—standing together, with a background of a teal geometric pattern and a waveform design. Includes logos and episode information.
Promotional graphic for a podcast episode titled 'Legacy Leaders: Attracting the Right Clients at a Minority-Woman Owned Firm.' Features three women speakers—Zakiya Norton, Somita Basu, and Annie Tyler—standing together, with a background of a teal geometric pattern and a waveform design. Includes logos and episode information.

Legacy Leader: Attracting the Right Clients at a Minority-Woman Owned Firm

December 2022

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Cover slide of a presentation titled "Tenants in Common: A Flexible Ownership Option for Multiple Investors" with illustrations of a multi-story building, legal documents, a gavel, and two speaker photos.

Tenants in Common: A Flexible Ownership Option for Multiple Investors

January 19, 2023

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Two women walking and talking on a sidewalk in a park-like area with colorful trees and bushes.

7 Rules for Success: Top Lawyers Share Their Insight

April 19, 2022

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A woman with short brown hair wearing a white shirt and gray pants is shaking hands with an elderly woman with white hair, while a middle-aged man with gray hair looks on. They are sitting at a wooden table in a well-lit room with a laptop and a green plant visible.

How to Ensure Legal Protection for a Loved One With Dementia

March 18, 2025

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A woman with short, wavy gray hair and hoop earrings, wearing a black blazer and a red and black patterned top, standing outdoors with blurred green and brown background.

Somita’s Purdue Global story: shaking up the legal field

November 29, 2022

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Four people engaged in conversation in an outdoor setting with umbrellas and trees in the background, two women and two men sitting closely and smiling.

Networking for New Lawyers

July 2022

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Two women walking and conversing on a sidewalk in a park with colorful autumn trees in the background.

Top Lawyers: Zakiya Norton & Somita Basu of Norton Basu On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law

December 19, 2021

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Zakiya Norton and Somita Basu standing outside a building with a red wreath and a sign that reads 'Norton Basu Up.'

Zakiya Norton and Somita Basu of Norton Basu: 5 Thing I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became an Attorney

February 13, 2022

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Close-up of the word 'Medium' in bold black text on a white background.
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Article webpage titled "A Beginner's Guide to Power of Attorney for Elderly Parents" with a photo of an elderly man and a middle-aged man sitting at a kitchen table, discussing or looking at a laptop.

A Power of Attorney Guide for Your Parents

July 29, 2021

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Logo of aPlaceforMom with stylized teal leaf and brown text.
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A young woman sitting on a sofa holding a laptop and smiling in a well-lit room.

So You Think You Want To Go Solo: Seven Skills for Solo Success

June 2022

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Text saying 'Solo and Small Firm'
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Your Parents Are Fine, But Read This ASAP

May 23, 2018

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The word 'Medium' in bold black letters against a white background.
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Two women standing outdoors near a building, smiling at the camera.

The Essentials of Estate Planning for Women

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A woman with short curly hair wearing a blue patterned dress is standing on a porch, smiling, with her arms resting on the railing.

Community Highlights: Meet Zakiya J. Norton of Norton Basu

February 13, 2023

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Screenshot of an article titled "A Guide To Estate Planning During The Coronavirus Pandemic" by Casey Bond, discussing the importance of estate planning during COVID-19, mentioning mild symptoms, the need for estate plans, and necessary documents.

A Guide To Estate Planning During The Coronavirus Pandemic

April 8, 2020

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How Does an Estate-Planning Law Firm Give Back?

April 19, 2022

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Other Media Coverage:

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https://www.wealthspire.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Retire-Ahead-March-2020.pdf

https://www.igrad.com/articles/establishing-a-trust

https://www.policygenius.com/blog/estate-planning-fears-misconceptions-and-hangups/

https://anchor.fm/soulwellbusiness/episodes/Top-Reasons-Why-People-Lose-Their-ESTATE-eb3me8

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/five-qualities-to-look-for-in-a-financial-advisor/

Press Releases:

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/norton-basu-llp-puts-forth-new-coronavirus-protocols-and-free-estate-planning-services-for-healthcare-workers-301044995.html

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2020/10/15/sbbm-norton-basu-zakiya-norton-somita-basu.html