Ms. JD

Congratulations to 2025 Ms. JD Limitless List member Aubrey Mys!    Aubrey Mys is a third-year law student at the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law, focused on building a career in health law. As a first-generation college and law student, Aubrey takes pride in navigating the legal profession independently and has used her experiences to help others along similar paths. She founded UF’s Health Law Association and created UF's award-winning Health Law Transactional Team, where she continues as a coach.    Beyond law school, Aubrey actively volunteers with several professional groups, including the American Health Law Association, the American Bar Association, the ABA Health Law Section, and various committees within the Florida Bar.    Her favorite quote is “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—  I took the one less traveled by,  And that has made all the difference.”  — Robert Frost (from "The Road Not Taken")    Ms. JD’s Limitless List acknowledges the exceptional achievements and contributions of women law students and early career attorneys who are driving change in their law school communities and the legal profession.    Learn more about the award and see the full list: https://lnkd.in/gpAGukuU    

Our silent auction is now live!    Bid today for the chance to win an exclusive Hawaiian vacation, a luxury wine-tasting experience, a fun-filled day at Six Flags, and so much more. All proceeds will benefit the Ms. JD Scholarship Programs, providing law students with stipends to pursue important careers in public interest and civil rights.    Bidding closes at 8:45pm (PDT) on Thursday, April 24. New items will continue to be added, so check back often for the chance to win your dream item! https://lnkd.in/euCMShBi

Congratulations to 2025 Ms. JD Limitless List member Aliza Shatzman!    Aliza Shatzman is an attorney, advocate, and activist who writes and speaks about judicial accountability and clerkship transparency. She is the President and Founder of the The Legal Accountability Project, dedicated to ensuring that law clerks have positive clerkship experiences, while extending support and resources to those who do not.     Aliza’s writing on the subject of judicial accountability has been published in numerous law journals and mainstream publications. She is also an Above the Law columnist.    Her favorite quote is "When there are no ceilings, the sky's the limit" - Hillary Clinton.   Ms. JD’s Limitless List acknowledges the exceptional achievements and contributions of women law students and early career attorneys who are driving change in their law school communities and the legal profession.    Learn more about the award and see the full list: https://lnkd.in/gpAGukuU    

We are exactly 1 week away from the Limitless Awards & Gala!    We are excited to see you at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco on April 24, 2025 for this incredible evening celebrating women in law.    Join us to hear from our Limitless Leadership Award Honorees, Juliette Pryor,  Samantha Wellington, Danielle Mikaelian, and The Legal Accountability Project, as well as from Judge Lucy Koh,  U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and Paula Boggs and the Paula Boggs Band.    You will also get the chance to participate in a silent auction to benefit our scholarship programs, see the impact you have made through Ms. JD, and celebrate with other leaders in the legal profession.    Still need a ticket? We have a few left! Get them at: https://lnkd.in/egGHmbnm    Many thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Freshfields and our Strategic Advisors Zabrina Jenkins and Samantha Villanueva-Meyer for making this event possible. 

So you've applied to law school – what now?    Read our latest blog post by Gabriela Brunner, JD, MS, RYT, where she discusses seat deposits, waitlists, open houses, and more. You will find tips and advice on how to make the final decision on which law school to attend, and how to set yourself up for success in the post-application stage of your journey to law school.    Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ed35uDam  

Congratulations to 2025 Ms. JD Limitless List member Mallory M. Craig-Karim!    Mallory Craig-Karim is the General Counsel of Daisy, where she leverages deep expertise in corporate law and a proven track record of steering over $45 billion in transactions across a broad range of M&A sectors. With experience across both California and New York, Mallory has successfully guided companies of all sizes through transformative deals to achieve their growth objectives.    During her earlier years as a big law associate, Mallory attended the Ms. JD LaddHer Up Conference and found inspiration in its mission; now, as head of legal at Daisy, she is proud to support the organization and its community of rising legal leaders.    Her favorite quote is "That those alone may be servants of the law who labor with learning, courage, and devotion to preserve liberty and promote justice."     Ms. JD’s Limitless List acknowledges the exceptional achievements and contributions of women law students and early career attorneys who are driving change in their law school communities and the legal profession.    Learn more about the award and see the full list: https://lnkd.in/gpAGukuU    

We closed out our Law Student Leadership Academy with "Fearless Communication: Mastering Difficult Conversations with Confidence and Clarity," moderated by our very own Brianca Hurley. Sharon E. Jones, Partner/Chief DEI Officer at Haynes and Boone, LLP and Kimberly Pack, Counsel at Thompson Hine LLP shared their experience navigating difficult conversations and how they have used bold communication to advance their careers. We are so grateful that they took the time to share their expertise with our students, and want to thank all of the incredible speakers who made our Leadership Academy possible! 

The countdown is on! In just nine days, we will gather at the stunning Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco for the Limitless Awards & Gala.  Join us on April 24, 2025, for a night filled with inspiration, philanthropy, and celebration. This year’s Limitless Leadership Award Honorees are a true testament to excellence—Juliette Pryor, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Lowe's Companies, Inc., Samantha Wellington, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Secretary of eBay, Danielle Mikaelian, third-year student at Harvard Law School, and The Legal Accountability Project. We will also be hearing special remarks from Judge Lucy Koh,  U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, enjoying an unforgettable performance by Paula Boggs and the Paula Boggs Band, and participating in a silent auction to support scholarship opportunities. You will not want to miss this incredible evening! Get your tickets, purchase a table, or gift a ticket to uplift a law student: https://lnkd.in/egGHmbnm Many thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Freshfields and our Strategic Advisors Zabrina Jenkins and Samantha Villanueva-Meyer for making this event possible. 

So you have a job interview coming up – how will you prepare?    Read our latest blog post by Kristina Bilowus, where she covers best practices for interviewing. Learn the tips you need to be your best self and stand out from the crowd.    Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gkiJeEjh  

"The Power of Mentorship: Building Meaningful Professional Relationships," moderated by Julia Diniz Tavares, Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Manager at Littler, was a meaningful conversation at our Law Student Leadership Academy on how to turn contacts into connections, and find the mentors who will help you make the next step in your career. Kristina Bilowus, Assistant Director of Career Development at Michigan State University College of Law, Raquel daFonseca, Global Ethics & Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc., Desireé Prisby Esq., Founder and Counsel at Desireé Esq. LLC and Keerthika Melissa Subramanian, Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP shared how mentors have influenced their own careers and how to build a relationship that will work for you.