The law won

Fowler White Boggs law firm CEO Rhea Law is regularly recognized as one of the most powerful business leaders in Tampa Bay.

Her accomplishments, past running a 94-attorney firm with five offices in Florida, include leadership roles in economic development, Super Bowl committees and the University of South Florida board of directors. She's pocketed numerous awards, both for her legal work and philanthropic efforts. Law also is a sought after speaker on women in business panels and a mentor to many young women leaders. “There were a lot of people who helped me,” says Law, “and now it's incumbent on me to help them.”

Law, 64, recently spoke with the Business Observer about some issues and topics important to woman business leaders. Here are excerpts of the conversation.