Topping the Curve
Topping the Curve interviews attorneys about how they found success in their careers, and the journeys they took to get there. Each interviewee discusses their career path and shares valuable knowledge that listeners can apply to their own careers in, or out of the law.
Episodes
50 episodes
50: Monica Ingram, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell Law School
In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Monica Ingram, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell Law SchoolDean Ingram talks everything law school admissions and the application process.Episode highligh...
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49: Flo Nicolas, Technologist and Legal Tech Attorney
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 attorneyNontrad...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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31:14
48: Debbie Feinstein, Antitrust Partner, Global Chair, Arnold & Porter LLP
In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Debbie Feinstein, Antitrust Partner, Global Chair, Arnold & Porter LLPIn this episode, Debbie talks about her work as an antitrust attorney over 35 years of experienceE...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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26:12
47: Andie Kramer, Tax Attorney Partner
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. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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29:37
46: Cindy Cohn, Executive Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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32:25
45: Natasha Zech, Director of Attorney Recruiting, Diversity & Development at Williams & Connolly LLP
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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40:22
44: Tonit Calaway, General Counsel at BorgWarner Inc.
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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32:37
43: Maleaha Brown, Associate Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing, and Skills
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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37:06
42: Maura DeMouy, Assistant Dean for Experiential Education and Executive Director of RISE at Georgetown University Law Center
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 s...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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46:57
41: Shavon Smith, Small Business Attorney
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, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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27:02
40: Lynnette Espy-Williams, Commercial Litigation Equity Partner
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Lynnette Espy-Williams, Equity Partner and Chief Diversity Officer at Cozen O'Connor. Lynne joins me today to discuss her practice as a commercial litigator. Throughout the episode w...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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34:15
39: La-Toya Hackney, General Counsel: Saint-Gobain North America
On this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview La-Toya Hackney, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Saint-Gobain North America. La-Toya has previously served as in-house counsel at various levels and joined me to share ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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43:48
38: Akiesha Anderson, Law School Admissions Consultant
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Akiesha Anderson, a legislative attorney and law school admissions consultant. Throughout this Episode Akiesha discusses crafting the perfect law school application, for you. Topics ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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34:10
37: Nicole Llorenz, Latham & Watkins: Manager of Recruiting - Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
On this episode I interview Nicole Llorenz, the Manager of Recruiting - Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Latham & Watkins LLPThroughout this episode Nicole discusses what Latham & Watkins looks for in student applications...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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39:28
36: Laranda Walker, Partner at Litigation Boutique Firm Susman Godfrey
On this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Laranda Walker, a partner at litigation boutique firm Susman Godfrey.Throughout this episode Laranda discusses her path to partnership at Susman Godfrey and her role at the litigation bout...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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39:48
35: Professor Marissa Jackson Sow, Assistant Professor of Law at St. Johns University School of Law: The Process to Becoming a Professor
On this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Professor Marissa Jackson Sow, an Assistant professor of law at St. Johns University School of Law. Throughout this episode Professor Marissa Jackson Sow discusses her position as a p...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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37:06
34: Monica Ingram, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell Law School; How to Get into a Top Law School
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Monica Ingram, the Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell Law School.Throughout this episode Ms. Ingram discusses how to create a strong law school application. Sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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59:53
33: Justice Verda Colvin, Georgia Supreme Court Justice
On the first episode in the new year, I interview Justice Verda Colvin, one of the nine supreme court justices on the Georgia Supreme Court. Justice Colvin was previously a judge on the Superior Court and on the Georgia Court of Appeals. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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56:07
32: Kisha Brown, Founder and CEO of Justis Connection
In the final episode of 2021, I interview Kisha Brown, the Founder and CEO of Justis Connection, a network that connects the public with black attorneys for free.Throughout the episode Kisha discusses how her past as a legislative ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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49:23
31: Ral Obioha, How to Start Your Own Law Firm
On this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Ral Obioha, an Immigration and Personal Injury Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Ral is also an international human rights attorney. Throughout the episode Ral discusses how she start...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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41:08
30: Jessica Battle, Lead Police Counsel: What it Means to be A Police Attorney
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Jessica Battle, the Lead Counsel at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. Throughout the episode Jessica discusses what it means to be a Police Counsel and what her day-to-day ...
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29: Sephora Grey, Et al., How to Prepare for Law School Final Exams: Acing the Exam
In this episode of Topping the Curve I asked multiple law students, recent grads, and attorneys for their best exam season tips!Throughout the episode I share and discuss 50 tips to succeed during finals season. The tips fall into four ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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30:04
28: Tiffany Graves, What it Means to be a Public Interest Attorney at a Big Law Firm: Pro Bono Counsel
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Tiffany Graves, a Pro Bono counsel at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings.Throughout the episode Tiffany discusses her path to becoming a pro bono counsel and her commitment to public interest wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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42:21
27: Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes, Finding Purpose in Your Life and Career: How to Be the CEO of Your Own Life
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes, a writer, corporate attorney, leadership coach, and podcast host.Throughout the episode Dr. Barnes discusses how to be the CEO of your own life through finding pur...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:07:32
26: Rho Thomas, How to Achieve Financial Freedom and Flexibility in Your Career
In this episode I interview Rho Thomas, an attorney and financial business coach. Rho discusses how to achieve financial stability and flexibility in our lives as law students, attorneys, and in any other career.In the episode we discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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48:44