Amal Clooneyis a perfect balance of brainpower and glamour.

But to her, the good fight of justice appears to override all else.

That can definitely benefit some clients," she once said in an interview forTime.

Amal Clooney wearing red lipstick

The issue appears important to the barrister understandably so, because she herself hails from a refugee family.

Her birth, however, signaled great hope for her parents.

According to Clooney’s mother, she was advised to terminate the pregnancy owing to health complications.

Amal Clooney with wavy hair

She was named Amal “hope” in Arabic.

She appears to wear the badge of her Lebanese-British identity proudly.

Her hesitation, she revealed, stemmed from other people making her doubt the paths she wanted to take.

Amal Clooney looking sideways

It’s apparent now that confidence has become one of Clooney’s crowning qualities.

There’s more to the top attorney than meets the eye, though.

“There’s no reason why lawyers can’t be fun,” Clooney said, per Vogue.

Amal Clooney speaking in court

For all the self-determination she has cultivated, Clooney is not shy about imparting lessons to the younger generations.

She recalled how her daughter expertly balanced the sombreness of her profession and her propensity for style.

Her public life comes with some very real threats

Being Amal Clooney isn’t easy.

Amal Clooney speaking

However, Clooney seemingly remains undaunted in the face of danger.

But the 44-year-old makes sure to stabilize her busy schedule with enough time for family.

It is not a bond of geography.

Amal Clooney in white dress

The 44-year-old barrister is nothing short of a feminist icon and for good reason.

George revealed that when they were once leaving dinner, “there were 50 paparazzi there.

But she handled it like a champ” (viaThe Hollywood Reporter).

Amal Clooney with George Clooney

She appears to have figured out a strategy to focus on the advantages her own fame brings.

Amal Clooney beside George Clooney

Amal Clooney speaking on mic

Amal Clooney with George in crowd