Lawyers in the Making Podcast

Welcome to the first-ever edition of the MasterClass Series on the Lawyers in the Making Podcast! With this series, I will be bringing back former guests to have a stand-alone episode all about the specific expertise they have honed and perfected throughout their careers. For this episode, I bring back Matt Preston, whose original episode remains one of my favorites. But this MasterClass episode w...

Joseph is a 2L at Ohio Northern University College of Law and works as a Legal Assistant at Swartz, Culleton, and Ferris. Joseph's journey to Law School is full of twists, turns, and amazing insights! Joseph and I start at his graduation from Wyoming Catholic College where he graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts. We would discuss his experience at Lowes, which offered extremely valuable people...

Jennifer is a 3L at Albany Law School. It works as a Law Clerk at Lippes Mathias and as the Executive Director of the Albany Law School Anthony V. Cardona '70 Moot Court Program. Jenn’s journey is full of self-discovery, and amazing insights about the Law School experience, while they are fresh in the mind. Jennifer and I started at Cazenovia College, where she graduated with degrees in Psychology...

Steve is an Illinois State University graduate who currently works as the president of Fretzin Inc. and is the host of the Be That Lawyer podcast. Steve’s journey does not involve passing the Bar, nor any time in Law School, but signifies that anyone can be entrenched in the legal field, no matter what path you go down! Steve and I started early in his career, before opening up Fretzin Inc. By ent...

Vicki is a University of West Los Angeles graduate and works as a Litigation Attorney at Morgan & Morgan. Vicki’s journey exemplifies what I look to deliver on this podcast. After years in the insurance industry, Vicki would make the jump to Law School and the Law, further showing, that there is always time to start and that everyones journey is unique to them! Vicki and I started before Law Schoo...

Shmuel is a 2L at Chicago-Kent College of Law and works as an Intern at the Illinois Office of the State Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor. Shmuel’s journey to the Law is just starting, but it’s been nothing short of living the dream thus far! Shmuel and I start before he arrives at Law School. It was High School and Shmuel Applied and gained an internship at the Los Angeles County District Attorney...

Marco is a University of Nebraska College of Law graduate and currently works as the Owner of Brown Family Law. This episode with Marco is full of amazing insights, and a ton of philosophical wisdom about work, life, and the Law! Marco and I start years before arriving at Law School. He would start at the University of Anchorage Alaska, and then head off to BYU, first majoring in Physics, then dec...

Evan is a New York University School of Law graduate and currently works as the Founding Member at Goodman Corporate Law. Evan’s journey from biology major to Big Law Associate, and finally to opening up his firm, is full of wisdom, and amazing insights. Evan and I started before Law School, at Boston University. Evan would be a biology major in pursuit of Med School but decided after taking some...

Danielle Mikaelian is a 3L at Harvard Law School and works as a Legal Fellow at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Danielle Mikaelian’s journey is a testament to putting yourself out there and getting involved on campus, leading to the achievement of unbelievable success. Danielle Mikaelian and I start way before her entry into Law School. Before even arriving at Columbia, Danielle Mikaelian woul...

Andrew is a current 2L at Ohio Northern University College of Law. Andrew’s journey is far from linear, going down multiple avenues before finally entering the doors of Law School. Andrew and I started years before he stepped into a Law School classroom. He would graduate from Malone University and begin to pursue working in Public policy and government. He held a plethora of internships and jobs...

Amanda is a 3L at the University of Baltimore and currently works as a Law Clerk at Selzer Gurvitch. From dropping out of High School to a current third year Law Student, Amanda offers a journey that is uniquely hers, and illustrious from start to finish. Amanda and I started a full decade before going to Law School. Amanda always wanted to be a Lawyer but life threw some curveballs her way that h...

Nikita is a First Year Student at Queen Mary University of London. Nikita is not only our 3rd guest from England but also our youngest, coming on at 18 years old! But Nikita’s insights and experiences thus far in his life, are well beyond his years. Nikita and I started our discussion leading up to Solicitor school (Law School for you Americans). Born in Cyrpus, Nikita witnessed legal troubles at...

Karyn is a Boston University School of Law Graduate and currently works as the Founder, Chief Activator, and Systems Entrepreneur at Shift the Prism Advisory. Karyn’s journey offers a masterclass on trying new things and being open to new jobs. All from what I call her as, The Master of Legal Financial Services. Karyn and I start in her first year of Law School at Boston University School of Law....

Mikko is a Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation College of Law Graduate, and currently works as a Board Member of the Denning International Law Advisory Board doing high-impact research for Project Pakistan. Mikko’s journey is riveting, spectacular, and full of wisdom as well as being our third international guest and our first law student from the Philippines! Mikko and I started almos...

Juliet is an Arizona State University College of Law graduate and currently works as the Founding Partner of Framework Legal. Juliet’s journey is as unique as they get, from journalist to Lawyer, this episode takes a deep dive into how she got to where she is today. Juliet and I started a decade before law school, where she graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism...

Sarah is a University of Dayton School of Law Graduate and currently works as the Co-Founder of Foward Slash / Health and as the Head of Legal at Tracy Health. What does it take to rewrite the rules and carve your own path? Meet Sarah—a relentless innovator, multitasker extraordinaire, and a true trailblazer in law. In this episode, we dive into Sarah’s extraordinary, non-linear journey. It began...

Brandon graduated from the University of Texas School of Law and currently works as a Partner at Mayer Brown. In this episode of Lawyers in the Making , I sit down with Brandon to unpack his extraordinary journey—a story woven with resilience, discovery, reinvention, and candid insights about life and law. We kick things off before law school, diving into Brandon’s days as a Division 1 soccer play...

This is the first-ever Lawyers in the Making Q&A hosted by the CEO of Rhetoric Luke Yingling! I answered some questions sent in from social media to the best of my ability. Below will be timestamps for each question, the question itself, and who sent it. Without further ado, Enjoy! 2:45 Sent by Luke Yingling, How do you make a podcast that Sticks? 7:20 Sent by Annie Bonnett, what are some pieces o...

Yeve is an American University Washington College of Law graduate and works as the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at Yevedzo Coaching and Consulting. In this episode, Yeve takes us on a journey packed with wisdom, resilience, and reinvention. From her days as a law student and accomplished attorney to her current roles as a children’s book author and career coach, Yeve embodies the art of p...

Steve is a UConn School of Law Graduate and currently works as the organizing and Network Director at the People’s Parity Project. This episode dives into one of the most compelling journeys yet, showcasing how winding roads often lead to powerful destinations. Steve’s story embodies the very essence of this podcast: that there’s no straight pathway into the legal field, only your unique journey!...

Ryan is a Western New England University School of Law Graduate and works as the Co-Founder of Best Era. In this episode, Ryan takes us on an incredible journey of innovation, grit, and the art of hanging your own shingle in the legal world. From law student to pioneering founder of CT Trial Firm and Best Era, his story is packed with insights for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and legal tr...

Matt is a Syracuse University College of Law graduate, and currently works as the Owner and Founder of Schachte Law Group and is the Chief Executive Officer at Schachte Bar Exam Tutor. In this episode, Matt Schachte shares a compelling journey from feeling like just another employee to reclaiming his time and building a life on his own terms. We rewind to his pre-law school days, where Matt, worki...

Mark is a University of South Carolina Law School graduate and currently works as the Vice President Ombudsperson at Boeing and is the Author of his brand new book, Lessons From the Admiral: Naval Wisdom and Sea Stories for Leaders. Mark’s career trajectory is nothing short of extraordinary. Starting as a part of the US Navy, he went on to law school, and today, he’s an author sharing hard-earned...

Joel is a William and Mary Law School Graduate and works as an Attorney at Ankney Law and as a Consultant at River Guide ESQ. In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Joel—a story of resilience, an abundance mindset, and an unquenchable thirst for learning. Our conversation began just before Joel entered William and Mary Law School, following his gap year of exploration and decision-...

Brian is a William and Mary Law School Graduate and currently works as a Partner at BenGlassLaw and as the President of Great Legal Marketing. Ever feel stuck on autopilot, just going through the motions? In this episode, Brian Glass shares his journey from law school pivot points to becoming a partner at BenGlassLaw—and it’s packed with insights on designing a life that matters. We kick things of...