Topping the Curve

In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Monica Ingram, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell Law School

Dean Ingram talks everything law school admissions and the application process.

Episode highlights and topics include:

• Early decision vs. regular decision
• Taking the LSAT more than once
• Weighing hard factors vs. soft factors
• Why your personal statement is important  
• Reaching out to admissions counselors
• Financial aid considerations in choosing a law school

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On this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Flo Nicolas, Technologist and Legal Tech Attorney 

Episode highlights and topics include:

• Transitioning from a practicing attorney to a legal tech attorney
• Nontraditional paths for attorneys
• Networking within your desired legal industry
• Artificial intelligence in the legal sphere

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In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Debbie Feinstein, Antitrust Partner, Global Chair,  Arnold & Porter LLP

In this episode, Debbie talks about her work as an antitrust attorney over 35 years of experience

Episode highlights and topics include:

• Day to day life as an antitrust partner
• What junior associates are likely to do on antitrust cases
• Key characteristics of successful antitrust lawyers
• The four categories of antitrust:
  1. Getting companies through the FTC and DOJ
  2. Litigation – violating antitrust laws
  3. Criminal antitrust – hardcore price fixing
  4. Counseling 

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In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Andie Kramer, a Tax Attorney and Partner at an international law firm.

In this episode, Andie discusses what it means to be a tax attorney and her work over a variety of disciplines. 

Episode highlights and topics include:

• What a tax attorney does
• Cryptocurrency in tax transactions
• Exchange and cryptocurrency scams
• WLMA nonprofit focusing on inequality in the workplace

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www.AndieandAl.com, or e-mail directly at [email protected]; information on the mentorship program can be found at https://andieandal.com/2022-mentorship-program/

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In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Cindy Cohn, Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the oldest and biggest organization dedicated to digital rights.

In this episode, Cindy discusses  advancements in technology law that affect our privacy rights. Topics include:

• Navigating top secret surveillance and litigation discovery 
• Companies that collect data through the internet and send it to third parties
• How impact litigation differs from regular litigation 
• The future of technology and the digital world
• Getting started in the internet and digital tech law world

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In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Natasha Zech, Director of Attorney Recruiting, Diversity & Development at Williams & Connolly LLP.

In this episode, Natasha discusses legal recruiting and legal coaching. Episode highlights  and topics include:

• Big Law recruiting process & misconceptions
• 6 step checklist to help you prepare for and choose the right job
• Reneging on a law firm offer you have accepted 
• What legal coaching is and what it is not
• Evaluating yourself and your career in four steps

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[email protected]
(202) 434-5605

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In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Tonit Calaway, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary at BorgWarner Inc.

Throughout the episode, Tonit discusses her career and what led to her role as general counsel.

Episode highlights include:

1. Skills you need as a General Counsel
2. Being open to opportunities that come your way
3. Her day to day life as a General Counsel
4. Having a supportive team

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In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Maleaha Brown, Associate Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing, and Skills at Southwestern Law School.

Throughout the episode, Maleaha discusses how law students can approach and improve their legal writing. 

Episode highlights include:

1. Writing processes in law school
2. IRAC/CREAC
3. How to edit your writing
4. How to approach legal writing courses
5. Objective memos vs. Persuasive briefs

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 IG: @yourlegalwritingcoach
Twitter: @ProfessorMLB
TikTok: @ProfessorMLB

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In the first episode of Season 2, I interview Maura DeMouy, Assistant Dean for Experiential Education and Executive Director of RISE at Georgetown University Law Center.

Throughout the episode, Maura discusses how law students can find success in law school and adapt to an ever-changing environment to have successful careers.

Episode highlights include:

1. Navigating law school with no specific practice area interest
2. Time management in law school 
3. Setting priorities and managing energy 
4. Treating law school like a job
5. Dealing with imposter syndrome

Maura is available on LinkedIn via: Maura DeMouy

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In the final episode of season 1  of Topping the Curve I Interview Shavon Smith, a small business attorney and owner and founder of SJS law firm. 

Throughout the episode Shavon discusses her work as a small business attorney, the journey she took to get there and how she services her clients. 

Topics include:

• How to chose between transactional and corporate practices
• What a small business attorney does
• How she got her small business attorney practice off the ground
• What her billable and working hours look like as a small business attorney

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