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Joyce Sophia Xu recaps the Ryne Miller interview and shares her key takeaways.

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In the final episode, Ryne Miller discusses how he stays grounded amid the pressures of a legal career. He highlights the role of mentorship, staying connected to networks, and prioritizing rest. Ryne reflects on mentors who modeled a healthy work-life balance and shares his personal interests outside of law, such as family and sports. He concludes with advice for law students and young lawyers, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, trust in career progression, and making time for personal refreshment.

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In this episode, Ryne Miller discusses the evolution of his career, highlighting his work in commodities, derivatives, and cryptocurrency regulation. He reflects on his time at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), contributing to Dodd-Frank regulations post-2008 crisis, and his transition to Sullivan & Cromwell working with high-profile clients. Ryne also shares his experience as in-house counsel at FTX, where he helped build a legal framework for the growing crypto business, discussing the opportunities, challenges, and eventual fallout from the FTX experience.

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In this episode, Ryne Miller discusses his journey into law, shaped by his upbringing in Yukon, Oklahoma, and global experiences studying in England and volunteering in Thailand. These moments broadened his perspective and led him to law school at the University of Oklahoma. Ryne also shares his entrepreneurial ventures, passion for contracts law, and how law school prepared him for his legal career.

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Joyce Sophia Xu shares her thoughts on her interview with Shruti Rana and invites you to join the Conversation.

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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. 

With the first episode dropping on Monday, December 2, we invite our listeners to subscribe to The Real Lawyer on their favorite podcast platform and join our very vibrant and very real community.