In this episode, we were joined by Georgetown Law Dean of Admissions, Andrew Cornblatt, and Diversity Lab founder & CEO, Caren Ulrich Stacy. Listen in as Andy and Caren discuss the current landscape of pipeline programs, and help Bryan and Jon unpack how these programs work, best practices, metrics, and what could be done better.

Two additional pieces of media mentioned in this episode are:

• Podcast Episode: Revisionist History – The Tortoise and the Hare, hosted by Malcolm Gladwell
• Book: Pedigree: How Elite Students Get Elite Jobs, by Lauren A Rivera

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, we were joined this episode by Jean Lee, President and CEO of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Curtis Lu, General Counsel of FTI Consulting. Listen in as Jean and Brenda discuss the unique challenges confronted by AAPI attorneys, the nuances and barriers to representation faced by AAPI individuals in the legal industry, and the complicated work of AAPI and other minority leaders in law when personally and professionally navigating social injustice.

In honor of Stress Awareness Month in April, we were joined this episode by Kendra Brodin, founder and CEO of EsquireWell. Listen in as Bryan and Kendra discuss how extended periods of intense stress can impact one's mental health and wellbeing, how lawyers can better manage and mitigate stress, and how firms can work towards a culture of well-being for their lawyers.

Resources for stress management & wellness:

• Mental Health & Coping with Stress Resources from the CDC
• Coping with Stress: Support for Employees, from the CDC
• Stress and Coping Resources from the CDC
• Stress Management Resources from the American College of Cardiology

Suicide prevention resources:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Call or text 988 if you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis