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because there wasn’t a computer in the
office. Soon after hiring her, the 84-year-
old owner told Lawrence that he wanted
her to buy the business, and make it her
own. She was nervous, but agreed and,
in 2015, Lawrence took over Center City
Notary, peering out over the city from her
office in the Land Title building.

After bringing the office into the
new millennium, Lawrence got to work
expanding the range of services.

Sally Mitlas, entertainer and owner
of Mitlas Productions, got to know
Lawrence through Center City Notary a
few years ago, and was impressed with
her drive and her personal story.

“She’s a people person,” Mitlas said.

“This kind of job is perfect for her. She

    
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“This is the year
when people
really found out
what they’re
made of,
including myself.”
loves interacting with people and she
loves helping people.”
Once she realized her personal rein-
vention had been a success, she wanted
to share the message that making a life
change could be an incredible experience.

She co-wrote a book in 2013 about how to
start a notary business, and started the
Lawrence Institute for Notaries, where
she and lawyer Art Werner provide educa-
tional services to would-be notaries.

It was important for her to give back in
other areas of her life — she’s a supporter
of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, the American
Cancer Society and other charitable
groups as well.

Lawrence has adjusted to the pandemic,
putting up plexiglass in the office and
offering as many virtual services as
she can. Shaken from normalcy, she’s
responded exactly how you’d expect.

“This is the year when people really
found out what they’re made of,” Lawrence
said. “Including myself.” l
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