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In the final episode, Shruti Rana reflects on academia’s challenges, including gender disparities, the pandemic’s impact on caregivers, and her research on Asian American lawyers. She shares insights on mentorship, public universities, and finding balance, encouraging young lawyers to embrace non-linear career paths.

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 In this episode, Shruti Rana shares her journey from practicing law to academia, inspired by a pro bono immigration case. She discusses her passion for teaching, connecting students’ interests to real-world legal issues, and fostering intellectual and personal growth through transformative education. 

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In this episode, Shruti Rana reflects on her multicultural upbringing, her parents' civil rights experiences, and her journey through UC Berkeley, LSE, and Columbia Law. Inspired by a purpose to create change, she shares her formative work with the Journal of Gender and Law, the UN, and her passion for women’s and human rights advocacy.

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Join Joyce Sophia Xu, corporate lawyer, law firm owner and former Big Law partner, on an exploration into the world of law and the lives of real lawyers. In this heartfelt introduction, Joyce Sophia shares her vision for her first-ever podcast: a space where real lawyers share their personal and professional stories—their aspirations, challenges, and moments of joy, and where, through the telling of their stories, the human lawyer emerges from behind the job title. 

The podcast aims to connect lawyers and lawyers-to-be through these meaningful stories that inspire, educate, and resonate. Our listeners will hear candid conversations about our guests' transformative experiences, from navigating 1L year to building law firms, resolving high-stakes cases, and finding fulfillment in unexpected ways. 

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