Katie (Oppenheimer) Berkey, Esq., AICP, recently authored a personal essay “The Unseen Zone of Influence: A Tribute to My Mother Who Taught Me About Life, Zoning, and Advocacy” published in Berger, D. D. (Ed.). (2026). Resilience: Essays by women in law. Archway Publishing. The collection brings together the voices of 18 accomplished women attorneys and department heads at Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. Katie’s essay, along with those of her co-authors, reveals the grit, grace, and resilience it takes to build careers while navigating deeply personal challenges and triumphs. The collection is available for purchase on Amazon. Katie is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist (BCS) in City, County and Local Government Law, and a Shareholder attorney and certified Professional Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) in Becker’s Fort Myers, Fla., office.