Interviews
Our interviews are categorized by common themes, though the lessons in each interview transcend arbitrary boundaries. To find an interview by name, locate the index in the menu.
The Trailblazers
Justice Thurgood Marshall. Judge Constance Baker Motley. Vice President Kamala Harris.
Before these attorneys became the "firsts," they had to break barriers. And because they opened the doors, generations may follow in their footsteps.
The Jurists
A jurist is an expert in law. Some dictionaries define jurists as either lawyers or judges.
The judges highlighted are those whose life experiences influenced their paths to the bench. Their backgrounds have informed their understanding and appreciation of the law.
the overcomers
Becoming an attorney is difficult. Being a first-generation attorney is particularly harrowing to navigate. These stories explain how attorneys went from humble beginnings to unique positions.
The ORGANIZERS
"I am no longer accepting the things I change. I am changing the things I cannot accept." -Angela Davis
To be an attorney means entering spaces that have historically been inaccessible to marginalized communities. These organizers explain how they use their legal experience to elevate and give back to communities.
the EDUCATORS
In most states, before an aspiring attorney can sit for the bar exam, they have to earn a law degree from an accredited law school. These educators explain how they became professors and what motivated them during their teaching careers.
The INNOVATORS
Innovators introduce new ideas or concepts to something that has already been established. These attorneys have used their creativity to think outside of the box while forging their paths in the legal profession.
