Sheila Sears has made her mark in an industry dominated by male senior leaders. She points to a work ethic she credits to her parents, immigrants from Nepal who emphasized their children’s education and hard work.
Sears began her career with a D.C.-area boutique construction litigation firm, Watt Tieder Hoffar & Fitzgerald LLP, where she was promoted to partner in 2013, after nearly eight years at the firm. There, she represented general contractors and landowners on pre-dispute resolution and…