ToppingtheCurve

After a summer long hiatus (courtesy of the bar exam) season 2 of Topping the Curve returns next week!

50: Monica Ingram, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell Law School Episode highlights: Early decision vs. regular decision Taking the LSAT Hard factors vs. soft factors Importance of your personal statement Financial aid Link: buzzsprout.com/1757233/118598…

49: @nonboringlawyer, Technologist and Legal Tech Attorney Highlights: Transitioning from a practicing attorney to a legal tech attorney Nontraditional paths for attorneys Artificial intelligence in the legal sphere Link: buzzsprout.com/1757233/116917…

If you are a lawyer also make sure to check out: @PersonalJxPod, @TexAppLawPod, the Portia Project, @ToppingtheCurve (and I am sure I am forgetting others) which are great law storytelling podcasts from which you can draw inspiration.

48: Debbie Feinstein, Antitrust Partner, Global Chair, Arnold & Porter LLP Highlights: Day to day life/work Work of Junior Associates The 4 categories of antitrust: Getting through the FTC and DOJ Litigation Criminal antitrust Counseling Link: buzzsprout.com/1757233/115386…

Had a wonderful time discussing #crypto, WLMA, and much more. Listen in!

47: Andie Kramer, Tax Attorney and Partner at an international law firm. Highlights: What a tax attorney does Cryptocurrency in tax transactions Exchange and cryptocurrency scams WLMA nonprofit focusing on inequality in the workplace Link: buzzsprout.com/1757233/114234…

46: Cindy Cohn, Executive Director of EFF. Cindy discusses technology that affects privacy rights. Topics: Navigating top secret surveillance and litigation The future of technology and the digital world Companies that take and sell our data buzzsprout.com/1757233/113212…

45: Natasha Zech, Director of Attorney Recruiting, Diversity & Development at Williams & Connolly LLP. Topics: Big Law recruiting 6 step checklist to prepare for the job Reneging on a law firm offer you have accepted What legal coaching is link: buzzsprout.com/1757233/113408…

44: Tonit Calaway, General Counsel at BorgWarner, Inc. She discusses what it takes to be a General Counsel + more: 1. Skills to become a GC 2. Having a supportive team 3. Being open to opportunities that come your way 4. Day to day life of a GC link: buzzsprout.com/1757233/113277…

Topping the Curve merchandise is now here! Check it out: sephoragrey.com/shop

In episode 43, I interview Maleaha Brown, Legal Writing Professor Maleaha discusses how law students can approach & improve legal writing Episode highlights include: Writing processes in law school IRAC/CREAC Objective memos vs. Persuasive briefs buzzsprout.com/1757233/112732…

Season 2 is here! I interview Maura DeMouy of @georgetownlaw Highlights: Navigating law school with no specific practice area interest Time management in law school Treating law school like a job Dealing with imposter syndrome link: buzzsprout.com/1757233/112393…

@PersonalJxPod @JonahPerlin @mch_tweets @TexAppLawPod It was well enjoyed! I hope your summer was well also!

@ToppingtheCurve @JonahPerlin @mch_tweets @TexAppLawPod SAME! 🏝️Summer break from Twitter is necessary - especially when studying for the bar exam. Hope you're enjoying post-bar life. Excited for Season 2⃣ of Topping the Curve!

@ProfessorMLB @mch_tweets Thank you! Season 2 coming next week :)

@JonahPerlin @mch_tweets @PersonalJxPod @TexAppLawPod This tweet reminded me to check this account, haha, thanks Jonah!

@mch_tweets Thanks for the HIL plug. So many great ones! I’d add: - @PersonalJxPod (former Michigan clinician and Chicago practitioner) - @ToppingtheCurve (recent GULC grad) - @TexAppLawPod (good interviews even non-Texas or appellate lawyers) - Portia Project (all female legal stories)

My podcast has over 50 downloads! buzzsprout.com/1757233/achiev…